Numbers 34:24
New International Version
Kemuel son of Shiphtan, the leader from the tribe of Ephraim son of Joseph;

New Living Translation
Ephraim son of Joseph Kemuel son of Shiphtan

English Standard Version
And of the tribe of the people of Ephraim a chief, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.

Berean Standard Bible
Kemuel son of Shiphtan, a leader from the tribe of Ephraim;

King James Bible
And the prince of the tribe of the children of Ephraim, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.

New King James Version
and a leader from the tribe of the children of Ephraim, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan;

New American Standard Bible
Of the tribe of the sons of Ephraim, a leader, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.

NASB 1995
“Of the tribe of the sons of Ephraim a leader, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.

NASB 1977
“And of the tribe of the sons of Ephraim a leader, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.

Legacy Standard Bible
Of the tribe of the sons of Ephraim a leader, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.

Amplified Bible
from the tribe of the sons of Ephraim a leader, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan;

Christian Standard Bible
Kemuel son of Shiphtan, a leader from the tribe of Ephraim’s descendants;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Kemuel son of Shiphtan, a leader from the tribe of Ephraim;

American Standard Version
And of the tribe of the children of Ephraim a prince, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.

English Revised Version
and of the tribe of the children of Ephraim a prince, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Kemuel, son of Shiphtan, the leader of the tribe of Ephraim; (Manasseh and Ephraim are Joseph's descendants.)

International Standard Version
Shiphtan's son Kemuel to be leader of the half tribe of Ephraim,

Majority Standard Bible
Kemuel son of Shiphtan, a leader from the tribe of Ephraim;

NET Bible
from the tribe of the Ephraimites, a leader, Kemuel son of Shiphtan;

New Heart English Bible
Of the tribe of the people of Ephraim a prince, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the prince of the tribe of the children of Ephraim, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.

World English Bible
Of the tribe of the children of Ephraim a prince, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and a prince of the tribe of the sons of Ephraim, Kemuel son of Shiphtan;

Young's Literal Translation
and of the tribe of the sons of Ephraim, the prince Kemuel son of Shiphtan;

Smith's Literal Translation
And for the tribe of the sons of Ephraim: chief Kemuel, son of Shiphtan.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of the tribe of Ephraim, Camuel the son of Sephtan.

Catholic Public Domain Version
from the tribe of Ephraim, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan;

New American Bible
from the tribe of the Ephraimites: a leader, Kemuel, son of Shiphtan;

New Revised Standard Version
and of the tribe of the Ephraimites a leader, Kemuel son of Shiphtan.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Of the tribe of Ephraim, Kemuel the son of Shiptan.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
From the tribe of Aphreim, Qemuyel son of Shaphtan.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and of the tribe of the children of Ephraim a prince, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Of the tribe of the sons of Ephraim, the prince was Camuel the son of Sabathan.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Leaders for Dividing the Land
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; 25Eli-zaphan son of Parnach, a leader from the tribe of Zebulun;…

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 19:8-9
And if the LORD your God enlarges your territory, as He swore to your fathers, and gives you all the land He promised them, / and if you carefully keep all these commandments I am giving you today, loving the LORD your God and walking in His ways at all times, then you are to add three more cities to these three.

Joshua 13:7-8
Now therefore divide this land as an inheritance to the nine tribes and the half-tribe of Manasseh.” / The other half of Manasseh, along with the Reubenites and Gadites, had received the inheritance Moses had given them beyond the Jordan to the east, just as Moses the servant of the LORD had assigned to them:

Joshua 21:1-3
Now the family heads of the Levites approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the other tribes of Israel / at Shiloh in the land of Canaan and said to them, “The LORD commanded through Moses that we be given cities in which to live, together with pasturelands for our livestock.” / So by the command of the LORD, the Israelites gave the Levites these cities and their pasturelands out of their own inheritance:

1 Chronicles 6:54-81
Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ...

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.

Galatians 3:18
For if the inheritance depends on the law, then it no longer depends on a promise; but God freely granted it to Abraham through a promise.


Treasury of Scripture

And the prince of the tribe of the children of Ephraim, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.

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And the leader
The term "leader" in this context refers to a person of authority and responsibility within the tribe. In Hebrew, the word used is "נָשִׂיא" (nasi), which denotes a prince or chief. This highlights the importance of leadership in the Israelite community, where leaders were chosen not only for their ability to govern but also for their spiritual integrity and wisdom. The role of a leader was crucial in guiding the people according to God's commandments and ensuring the fair distribution of the Promised Land.

from the tribe
The phrase "from the tribe" indicates the specific lineage and heritage of the leader. In the Israelite society, tribal affiliation was significant as it determined one's inheritance, social standing, and role within the community. Each tribe had its unique characteristics and responsibilities, and leaders were expected to represent and uphold the values and traditions of their respective tribes.

of the sons of Ephraim
Ephraim was one of the sons of Joseph, and the tribe of Ephraim held a prominent position among the tribes of Israel. The name "Ephraim" means "fruitful," reflecting the tribe's blessing and prosperity. Historically, Ephraim was known for its strength and influence, often playing a central role in the affairs of the nation. The mention of Ephraim here underscores the tribe's importance in the allocation of the land and its leadership role in the community.

is Kemuel
The name "Kemuel" means "God has raised" or "God's helper" in Hebrew. This name signifies the divine appointment and support that leaders like Kemuel received in their roles. It serves as a reminder that true leadership is not just a matter of human ability but is also a calling and empowerment from God. Kemuel's role as a leader was to act as God's representative, ensuring that the distribution of the land was conducted according to divine will.

son of Shiphtan
The mention of "son of Shiphtan" provides a genealogical context, emphasizing the importance of family lineage in the Israelite culture. Shiphtan, though not widely known, is acknowledged here, indicating the value placed on heritage and the continuity of family lines. This detail also serves to authenticate Kemuel's identity and authority, as lineage was a key factor in establishing one's credibility and right to leadership within the tribal system.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Kemuel
קְמוּאֵ֖ל (qə·mū·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7055: Kemuel -- a relative of Abraham, also two Israelites

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

of Shiphtan,
שִׁפְטָֽן׃ (šip̄·ṭān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8204: Shiphtan -- 'judgment', a prince of Ephraim

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

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

of Ephraim [son of Joseph];
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son


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