Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The tribe of Zebulun will be next. The leader of the people of Zebulun is Eliab son of Helon. New Living Translation Zebulun Eliab son of Helon 57,400 English Standard Version Then the tribe of Zebulun, the chief of the people of Zebulun being Eliab the son of Helon, Berean Standard Bible Next will be the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon, King James Bible Then the tribe of Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon shall be captain of the children of Zebulun. New King James Version “Then comes the tribe of Zebulun, and Eliab the son of Helon shall be the leader of the children of Zebulun.” New American Standard Bible Then follows the tribe of Zebulun; and the leader of the sons of Zebulun: Eliab the son of Helon, NASB 1995 “Then comes the tribe of Zebulun, and the leader of the sons of Zebulun: Eliab the son of Helon, NASB 1977 “Then comes the tribe of Zebulun, and the leader of the sons of Zebulun: Eliab the son of Helon, Legacy Standard Bible Then the tribe of Zebulun, and the leader of the sons of Zebulun: Eliab the son of Helon, Amplified Bible Then [also on the east side] the tribe of Zebulun; and Eliab the son of Helon shall lead the sons of Zebulun, Christian Standard Bible The tribe of Zebulun will be next. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon. Holman Christian Standard Bible The tribe of Zebulun will be next. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon. American Standard Version And the tribe of Zebulun: and the prince of the children of Zebulun shall be Eliab the son of Helon. English Revised Version and the tribe of Zebulun: and the prince of the children of Zebulun shall be Eliab the son of Helon: GOD'S WORD® Translation "Then [will be] the tribe of [Zebulun]. The leader for the people of Zebulun is Eliab, son of Helon. International Standard Version "Next is to be the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of Zebulun is to be Helon's son Eliab. NET Bible Next will be the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of the people of Zebulun is Eliab son of Helon. New Heart English Bible The tribe of Zebulun: and the prince of the people of Zebulun shall be Eliab the son of Helon. Webster's Bible Translation Then the tribe of Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon shall be captain of the children of Zebulun. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNext will be the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon, World English Bible “The tribe of Zebulun: the prince of the children of Zebulun shall be Eliab the son of Helon. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe tribe of Zebulun [is with them]; and the prince of the sons of Zebulun [is] Eliab son of Helon; Young's Literal Translation The tribe of Zebulun; and the prince of the sons of Zebulun is Eliab son of Helon; Smith's Literal Translation The tribe of Zebulon: and the chief for the sons of Zebulon, Eliab, son of Helon. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn the tribe of Zabulon the prince was Eliab the son of Helon. Catholic Public Domain Version In the tribe of Zebulon, the leader was Eliab the son of Helon. New American Bible Also the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab, son of Helon, New Revised Standard Version Then the tribe of Zebulun: The leader of the Zebulunites shall be Eliab son of Helon, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen shall encamp the tribe of Zebulun; and Eliab the son of Helen shall be chief of the children of Zebulun. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the rod of Zebulon and the Ruler of the sons of Zebulon: Eliab son of Khelon. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and the tribe of Zebulun; the prince of the children of Zebulun being Eliab the son of Helon, Brenton Septuagint Translation And they that encamp next shall be of the tribe of Zabulon, and the prince of the sons of Zabulon shall be Eliab the son of Chaelon. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Order of the Camps…6and his division numbers 54,400. 7Next will be the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon, 8and his division numbers 57,400.… Cross References Genesis 49:10 The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. Revelation 5:5 Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.” Matthew 1:2-3 Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. Hebrews 7:14 For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests. Judges 1:1-2 After the death of Joshua, the Israelites inquired of the LORD, “Who will be the first to go up and fight for us against the Canaanites?” / “Judah shall go up,” answered the LORD. “Indeed, I have delivered the land into their hands.” 1 Chronicles 5:2 And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph. Micah 5:2 But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity. Genesis 49:8-9 Judah, your brothers shall praise you. Your hand shall be on the necks of your enemies; your father’s sons shall bow down to you. / Judah is a young lion—my son, you return from the prey. Like a lion he crouches and lies down; like a lioness, who dares to rouse him? Matthew 2:6 ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’” Luke 3:33 the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah, 1 Kings 12:20 When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David. 2 Samuel 2:4 Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.” 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. 1 Chronicles 28:4 Yet the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me out of all my father’s house to be king over Israel forever. For He chose Judah as leader, and from the house of Judah He chose my father’s household, and from my father’s sons He was pleased to make me king over all Israel. Isaiah 11:1 Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. Treasury of Scripture Then the tribe of Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon shall be captain of the children of Zebulun. Numbers 1:9,30,31 Of Zebulun; Eliab the son of Helon… Numbers 7:24,29 On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun, did offer: … Numbers 10:16 And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon. Jump to Previous Captain Chief Children Eliab Eli'ab Helon Leader Prince Zebulun Zeb'ulunJump to Next Captain Chief Children Eliab Eli'ab Helon Leader Prince Zebulun Zeb'ulunNumbers 2 1. The order of the tribes in their tents.Next will be the tribe of Zebulun. The tribe of Zebulun is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's tenth son, Zebulun. In the context of Numbers 2, the Israelites are organizing their camp around the Tabernacle during their wilderness journey. Zebulun is positioned on the east side of the Tabernacle, alongside the tribes of Judah and Issachar, forming a camp that symbolizes unity and order. Zebulun's placement reflects its role in supporting the leading tribe of Judah, which is significant in biblical prophecy as Judah is the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ would come. Zebulun's territory, later in the Promised Land, was located in a region that facilitated trade and interaction with other nations, fulfilling Jacob's blessing in Genesis 49:13 about Zebulun dwelling by the seashore and being a haven for ships. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon, Persons / Places / Events 1. Tribe of ZebulunOne of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Zebulun, the sixth son of Jacob and Leah. The tribe is known for its later settlement in the northern part of Canaan, near the Sea of Galilee. 2. Eliab son of Helon The leader of the tribe of Zebulun during the wilderness period. His role was significant in organizing and leading his tribe as part of the larger Israelite community. 3. Israelite Camp Arrangement Numbers 2 describes the arrangement of the Israelite camp around the Tabernacle. Each tribe had a specific position, reflecting order and structure in the community. Teaching Points Order and Structure in CommunityThe arrangement of the tribes around the Tabernacle teaches the importance of order and structure in our communities and churches. Each person and group has a role to play, contributing to the overall mission. Leadership and Responsibility Eliab's role as a leader reminds us of the responsibilities that come with leadership. Leaders are called to guide, protect, and serve their communities faithfully. Heritage and Identity The tribe of Zebulun's identity and blessings remind us of the importance of understanding our spiritual heritage and identity in Christ. We are part of a larger account and community. Active Participation in Worship Zebulun's involvement in sacrifices and worship encourages us to actively participate in our faith communities, contributing our gifts and resources. Courage and Commitment The bravery of Zebulun in battle challenges us to be courageous and committed in our spiritual battles, standing firm in faith and truth. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 2Why do the tribe counts in Numbers 2 appear to conflict with certain census numbers elsewhere in the Old Testament? Ezra 2:64 and Nehemiah 7:66 state the assembly was 42,360, but their totals are 29,818 and 31,089. Why don't the numbers add up? How could 2 Chronicles 35:7's massive number of sacrificed animals (30,000 lambs and goats) be logistically and historically feasible? If the numbers in Nehemiah 7 differ from parallel lists in Ezra, which set of figures is historically accurate, and why do they conflict? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew [Next will be] the tribeמַטֵּ֖ה (maṭ·ṭêh) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe of Zebulun. זְבוּלֻ֑ן (zə·ḇū·lun) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2074: Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory The leader וְנָשִׂיא֙ (wə·nā·śî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5387: An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist of the Zebulunites לִבְנֵ֣י (liḇ·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son is Eliab אֱלִיאָ֖ב (’ĕ·lî·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 446: Eliab -- 'God is father', the name of several Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Helon, חֵלֹֽן׃ (ḥê·lōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2497: Helon -- a man of Zebulon Links Numbers 2:7 NIVNumbers 2:7 NLT Numbers 2:7 ESV Numbers 2:7 NASB Numbers 2:7 KJV Numbers 2:7 BibleApps.com Numbers 2:7 Biblia Paralela Numbers 2:7 Chinese Bible Numbers 2:7 French Bible Numbers 2:7 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 2:7 The tribe of Zebulun: and the prince (Nu Num.) |
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