14 First, the divisions of the camp of Judah (praised) set out under their standard, with Nahshon (enchanter) son of Amminadab (my kinsman is noble) in command.

15 Nethanel (given of God) son of Zuar (littleness) was over the division of the tribe of Issachar (there is recompense),

16 and Eliab (God is father) son of Helon (strength) was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun (exalted).

17 Then the tabernacle was taken down, and the Gershonites (exile) and the Merarites (bitter) set out, transporting it.

18 Then the divisions of the camp of Reuben (behold a son) set out under their standard, with Elizur (my God is a rock) son of Shedeur (darter of light) in command.

19 Shelumiel (friend of God) son of Zurishaddai (my rock is almighty) was over the division of the tribe of Simeon (heard),

20 and Eliasaph (God has added) son of Deuel (they know God) was over the division of the tribe of Gad (troop).

21 Then the Kohathites set out, transporting the holy objects; the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival.

22 Next, the divisions of the camp of Ephraim (doubly fruitful) set out under their standard, with Elishama (my God has heard) son of Ammihud (my kinsman is majesty) in command.

23 Gamaliel (reward of God) son of Pedahzur (the Rock has ransomed) was over the division of the tribe of Manasseh (causing to forget),

24 and Abidan (my father is judge) son of Gideoni (my hewer) was over the division of the tribe of Benjamin (son of the right hand).

25 Finally, the divisions of the camp of Dan (He has judged) set out under their standard, serving as the rear guard for all units, with Ahiezer (my brother is help) son of Ammishaddai (my kinsman is Almighty) in command.

26 Pagiel (event of God) son of Ocran (troubled) was over the division of the tribe of Asher (happy),

27 and Ahira (my brother is evil) son of Enan (having eyes) was over the division of the tribe of Naphtali (wrestling).

28 This was the order of march for the Israelite (he wrestles with God) divisions as they set out.

Numbers 10:14-28, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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