King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
In the first [place] went the standard of the camp of the children of Judah according to their armies: and over his host [was] Nahshon the son of Amminadab.
Complete Jewish Bible:
In the lead was the banner of the camp of the descendants of Y'hudah, whose companies moved forward; over his company was Nachshon the son of 'Amminadav.
Berean Standard Bible:
First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out under their standard, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command.
American Standard Version:
And in the first place the standard of the camp of the children of Judah set forward according to their hosts: and over his host was Nahshon the son of Amminadab.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
In the first{H7223} place went{H5265} the standard{H1714} of the camp{H4264} of the children{H1121} of Judah{H3063} according to their armies{H6635}: and over his host was Nahshon{H5177} the son{H1121} of Amminadab{H5992}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 2:3
- ¶ And on the east side toward the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah pitch throughout their armies: and Nahshon the son of Amminadab [shall be] captain of the children of Judah.
Numbers 2:9
- All that were numbered in the camp of Judah [were] an hundred thousand and fourscore thousand and six thousand and four hundred, throughout their armies. These shall first set forth.
Numbers 1:7
- Of Judah; Nahshon the son of Amminadab.
Numbers 7:12
- And he that offered his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah:
Genesis 49:8
- ¶ Judah, thou [art he] whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand [shall be] in the neck of thine enemies; thy father's children shall bow down before thee.
Numbers 26:19
- The sons of Judah [were] Er and Onan: and Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan.
Numbers 26:27
- These [are] the families of the Zebulunites according to those that were numbered of them, threescore thousand and five hundred.
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Commentary for Numbers 10:14
1. **Themes:**
- **Order and Organization:** The verse highlights the meticulous arrangement of the Israelite camp as they prepared to journey through the wilderness. The tribe of Judah is designated to lead the procession, signifying their prominent role among the tribes.
- **Leadership:** Nahshon, the son of Amminadab, is identified as the leader of the tribe of Judah, emphasizing the importance of appointed leadership within the Israelite community.
- **Divine Instruction:** The detailed marching order reflects adherence to divine command, as God instructed Moses on how the Israelites should encamp and travel.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Exodus and Wilderness Wanderings:** Numbers 10:14 is set during the Israelites' journey from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land, which followed their exodus from Egypt. This was a formative period for the Israelite nation, as they transitioned from a group of freed slaves to a unified people with a distinct identity and religious system.
- **Tribal Structure:** The tribes of Israel were encamped and traveled in a specific order, with Judah taking the lead, followed by Issachar and Zebulun. This order was maintained throughout their wilderness travels.
- **Preparation for Conquest:** The organization of the tribes into a marching formation was part of the preparation for entering and conquering Canaan. The leading position of Judah may foreshadow its future royal and messianic significance, as King David and later Jesus Christ would come from this tribe.
In summary, Numbers 10:14 reflects the themes of order, leadership, and divine guidance during a pivotal time in Israel's history as they were being shaped into a nation under God's direction.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H7223
There are 174 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רִאשׁוֹן
Transliteration: riʼshôwn
Pronunciation: ree-shone'
Description: or רִאשֹׁן; from רִאשָׁה; first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun); ancestor, (that were) before(-time), beginning, eldest, first, fore(-father) (-most), former (thing), of old time, past. - Strong's Number: H5265
There are 140 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָסַע
Transliteration: nâçaʻ
Pronunciation: naw-sah'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on ajourney; cause to blow, bring, get, (make to) go (away, forth, forward, onward, out), (take) journey, march, remove, set aside (forward), [idiom] still, be on his (go their) way. - Strong's Number: H1714
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דֶּגֶל
Transliteration: degel
Pronunciation: deh'-gel
Description: from דָּגַל; a flag; banner, standard. - Strong's Number: H4264
There are 190 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַחֲנֶה
Transliteration: machăneh
Pronunciation: makh-an-eh'
Description: from חָנָה; an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sacred courts); army, band, battle, camp, company, drove, host, tents. - 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. - Strong's Number: H3063
There are 754 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהוּדָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhûwdâh
Pronunciation: yeh-hoo-daw'
Description: from יָדָה; celebrated; Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory; Judah. - Strong's Number: H6635
There are 463 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צָבָא
Transliteration: tsâbâʼ
Pronunciation: tsaw-baw'
Description: or (feminine) צְבָאָה; from צָבָא; a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized forwar (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, hardship, worship); appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). - Strong's Number: H5177
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נַחְשׁוֹן
Transliteration: Nachshôwn
Pronunciation: nakh-shone'
Description: from נָחַשׁ; enchanter; Nachshon, an Israelite; Naashon, Nahshon. - Strong's Number: H5992
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַמִּינָדָב
Transliteration: ʻAmmîynâdâb
Pronunciation: am-mee-naw-dawb'
Description: from עַם and נָדַב; people of liberality; Amminadab, the name of four Israelites; Amminadab.