Numbers 1:8

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Of Issachar; Nethaneel the son of Zuar.

Complete Jewish Bible:

From Yissakhar, N'tan'el the son of Tzu'ar;

Berean Standard Bible:

from Issachar, Nethanel son of Zuar;

American Standard Version:

Of Issachar: Nethanel the son of Zuar.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Of Issachar^{H3485}; Nethaneel^{H5417} the son^{H1121} of Zuar^{H6686}.

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Commentary for Numbers 1:8

**Themes:**
Numbers 1:8 is part of the first census conducted in the wilderness of Sinai, where God commands Moses and Aaron to count the men of Israel by their families and houses, specifically those who are able to go to war. This verse is from the Book of Numbers, which details the journey of the Israelites from Mount Sinai to the plains of Moab, on the edge of the Promised Land. The themes of this book include:

1. **Divine Order:** God's command for a census reflects His organization and structure for the nation of Israel.
2. **Preparation for Conquest:** The census is a preparation for the military campaigns to possess the land of Canaan.
3. **Representation:** Each tribe and family is represented, emphasizing the importance of tribal identity and unity within the nation.
4. **Divine Presence:** The census ensures that every eligible man is counted and thus part of the community that experiences God's presence and guidance.

**Historical Context:**
The historical context of Numbers 1:8 is the period following the Exodus from Egypt, when the Israelites are encamped at the base of Mount Sinai. They have received the Law, including the Ten Commandments, and have constructed the Tabernacle, which is now at the center of their camp. The census is taken approximately one month after the Tabernacle is erected, and it serves to organize the tribes for both religious duties and military readiness as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.

In Numbers 1:8, Nethaneel son of Zuar is identified as the leader of the tribe of Issachar. He is one of the twelve leaders, each from a different tribe, who assist Moses in taking the census. This role indicates his position of authority and responsibility within his tribe. The census itself is a demonstration of God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars in the sky, and it sets the stage for the military campaigns that will be necessary to inherit the land promised to them.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3485
   There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יִשָּׂשכָר
   Transliteration: Yissâˢkâr
   Pronunciation: yis-saw-kawr'
   Description: (strictly yis-saws-kawr'); from נָשָׂא and שָׂכָר; he will bring a reward; Jissaskar, a son of Jacob; Issachar.
   
2. Strong's Number: H5417
   There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נְתַנְאֵל
   Transliteration: Nᵉthanʼêl
   Pronunciation: neth-an-ale'
   Description: xlit Nᵉthanêʼl corrected to Nᵉthanʼêl; from נָתַן and אֵל; given of God; Nethanel, the name of ten Israelites; Nethaneel.
   
3. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
4. Strong's Number: H6686
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צוּעָר
   Transliteration: Tsûwʻâr
   Pronunciation: tsoo-awr'
   Description: from צָעַר; small; Tsuar, an Israelite; Zuar.