Numbers 34:23
New International Version
Hanniel son of Ephod, the leader from the tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph;

New Living Translation
Manasseh son of Joseph Hanniel son of Ephod

English Standard Version
Of the people of Joseph: of the tribe of the people of Manasseh a chief, Hanniel the son of Ephod.

Berean Standard Bible
Hanniel son of Ephod, a leader from the tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph;

King James Bible
The prince of the children of Joseph, for the tribe of the children of Manasseh, Hanniel the son of Ephod.

New King James Version
from the sons of Joseph: a leader from the tribe of the children of Manasseh, Hanniel the son of Ephod,

New American Standard Bible
Of the sons of Joseph: of the tribe of the sons of Manasseh, a leader, Hanniel the son of Ephod.

NASB 1995
“Of the sons of Joseph: of the tribe of the sons of Manasseh a leader, Hanniel the son of Ephod.

NASB 1977
“Of the sons of Joseph: of the tribe of the sons of Manasseh a leader, Hanniel the son of Ephod.

Legacy Standard Bible
Of the sons of Joseph: of the tribe of the sons of Manasseh a leader, Hanniel the son of Ephod.

Amplified Bible
of the sons of Joseph: from the tribe of the sons of Manasseh a leader, Hanniel the son of Ephod;

Christian Standard Bible
from the sons of Joseph: Hanniel son of Ephod, a leader from the tribe of Manasseh’s descendants,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
from the sons of Joseph: Hanniel son of Ephod, a leader from the tribe of Manasseh,

American Standard Version
Of the children of Joseph: of the tribe of the children of Manasseh a prince, Hanniel the son of Ephod.

English Revised Version
Of the children of Joseph: of the tribe of the children of Manasseh a prince, Hanniel the son of Ephod:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Hanniel, son of Ephod, the leader of the tribe of Manasseh;

International Standard Version
From the tribe of Joseph, you are to appoint Ephod's son Hanniel to be leader of the half tribe of Manasseh,

Majority Standard Bible
Hanniel son of Ephod, a leader from the tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph;

NET Bible
From the Josephites, Hanniel son of Ephod, a leader from the tribe of Manasseh;

New Heart English Bible
Of the people of Joseph: of the tribe of the people of Manasseh a prince, Hanniel the son of Ephod.

Webster's Bible Translation
The prince of the children of Joseph, for the tribe of the children of Manasseh, Hanniel the son of Ephod.

World English Bible
Of the children of Joseph: of the tribe of the children of Manasseh a prince, Hanniel the son of Ephod.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
of the sons of Joseph, a prince of the tribe of the sons of Manasseh, Hanniel son of Ephod;

Young's Literal Translation
of the sons of Joseph, of the tribe of the sons of Manasseh, the prince Hanniel son of Ephod;

Smith's Literal Translation
For the tribe of Joseph, for the tribe of the sons of Manasseh: the chief Hanniel, son of Ephod.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of the children of Joseph of the tribe of Manasses, Hanniel the son of Ephod.

Catholic Public Domain Version
of the sons of Joseph, from the tribe of Manasseh, Hanniel the son of Ephod;

New American Bible
for the descendants of Joseph: from the tribe of the Manassites: a leader, Hanniel, son of Ephod; and

New Revised Standard Version
Of the Josephites: of the tribe of the Manassites a leader, Hanniel son of Ephod,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Of the tribe of Joseph, of the tribe of Manasseh, Nahlael the son of Ephod.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
From the tribe of Yoseph of the tribe of Menasheh, Nakhlayel son of Aphun.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Of the children of Joseph: of the tribe of the children of Manasseh a prince, Hanniel the son of Ephod;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Of the sons of Joseph of the tribe of the sons of Manasse, the prince was Aniel the son of Suphi.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Leaders for Dividing the Land
22Bukki son of Jogli, a leader from the tribe of Dan; 23Hanniel son of Ephod, a leader from the tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph; 24Kemuel son of Shiphtan, a leader from the tribe of Ephraim;…

Cross References
Joshua 14:1-2
Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, as distributed by Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel. / Their inheritance was assigned by lot for the nine and a half tribes, as the LORD had commanded through Moses.

Joshua 19:51
These are the inheritances that Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families distributed by lot to the tribes of Israel at Shiloh before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. So they finished dividing up the land.

Ezekiel 47:13-14
This is what the Lord GOD says: “These are the boundaries by which you are to divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel; Joseph shall receive two portions. / You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with an uplifted hand to give it to your forefathers, this land will fall to you as an inheritance.

Ezekiel 48:29
This is the land you are to allot as an inheritance to the tribes of Israel, and these will be their portions,” declares the Lord GOD.

Deuteronomy 3:12-17
So at that time we took possession of this land. To the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the land beyond Aroer along the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead, along with its cities. / To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.) / Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair, by which it is called to this day. ...

Deuteronomy 34:1-4
Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which faces Jericho. And the LORD showed him the whole land—from Gilead as far as Dan, / all of Naphtali, the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the Western Sea, / the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms) all the way to Zoar. ...

Genesis 15:18-21
On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates— / the land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites, / Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites, ...

Acts 13:19
And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.

Acts 7:5
He gave him no inheritance here, not even a foot of ground. But God promised to give possession of the land to Abraham and his descendants, even though he did not yet have a child.

Hebrews 11:8-10
By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, without knowing where he was going. / By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. / For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.

Hebrews 11:13-16
All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. / Now those who say such things show that they are seeking a country of their own. / If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. ...

Romans 4:13
For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.

Romans 8:17
And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.

Galatians 3:29
And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.

1 Peter 1:4
and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,


Treasury of Scripture

The prince of the children of Joseph, for the tribe of the children of Manasseh, Hanniel the son of Ephod.

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Hanniel son of Ephod
Hanniel is a name meaning "God is gracious." The mention of Hanniel highlights the importance of leadership within the tribes of Israel. Ephod, his father, is not widely mentioned elsewhere, indicating that Hanniel's role is more significant in this context. The name Ephod may remind readers of the priestly garment, suggesting a possible connection to spiritual leadership or service. This phrase emphasizes the importance of lineage and heritage in Israelite society, where family ties often determined one's role and responsibilities.

a leader from the tribe of Manasseh
Manasseh was one of the two sons of Joseph, and his tribe was one of the largest in Israel. The tribe of Manasseh was unique in that it was divided, with half settling on the east side of the Jordan River and the other half on the west. This division is significant in understanding the geographical and political landscape of ancient Israel. Leaders from Manasseh, like Hanniel, played crucial roles in maintaining unity and order among the people. The tribe's connection to Joseph, a key figure in the history of Israel, underscores the continuity of God's promises to the patriarchs.

son of Joseph
Joseph, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, is a central figure in the narrative of Genesis. His life story, marked by betrayal, suffering, and eventual rise to power in Egypt, is a testament to God's providence and faithfulness. The mention of Joseph here serves as a reminder of God's covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and the fulfillment of His promises through their descendants. Joseph's legacy is one of redemption and reconciliation, themes that resonate throughout the biblical narrative and find their ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who is often seen as a type of Joseph in His role as a savior and reconciler.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Tribe of Manasseh
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, named after Manasseh, the firstborn son of Joseph. This tribe was allotted land on both sides of the Jordan River.

2. Hanniel
A leader from the tribe of Manasseh chosen to help divide the land of Canaan among the Israelites. His name means "God is gracious" in Hebrew.

3. Ephod
The father of Hanniel. Not much is known about him, but his mention signifies the importance of lineage and heritage in Israelite society.

4. Division of Canaan
The event where the land of Canaan was divided among the tribes of Israel as they prepared to settle in the Promised Land.

5. Land Allotment
A significant event in Israel's history where leaders from each tribe were appointed to oversee the fair distribution of land, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of Promises
The division of the land among the tribes of Israel is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Believers can trust in God's promises and His timing.

Importance of Leadership and Responsibility
Hanniel's role as a leader in the division of the land underscores the importance of godly leadership and responsibility. Christians are called to lead with integrity and wisdom in their communities.

Heritage and Identity in Christ
The mention of lineage, such as Hanniel son of Ephod, highlights the importance of heritage. For Christians, our identity is rooted in Christ, and we are called to live as heirs of God's kingdom.

Obedience and Inheritance
The Israelites' receipt of their inheritance was contingent upon their obedience to God's commands. Similarly, believers are called to live obediently to receive the spiritual inheritance promised in Christ.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Hanniel
חַנִּיאֵ֖ל (ḥan·nî·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2592: Hanniel -- 'favor of God', a Manassite, also an Asherite

son
בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Ephod,
אֵפֹֽד׃ (’ê·p̄ōḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 641: An Israelite

a leader
נָשִׂ֑יא (nā·śî)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5387: An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist

from the tribe
לְמַטֵּ֥ה (lə·maṭ·ṭêh)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Manasseh
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

son
לִבְנֵ֣י (liḇ·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Joseph;
יוֹסֵ֔ף (yō·w·sêp̄)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites


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