Numbers 10:15

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And over the host of the tribe of the children of Issachar [was] Nethaneel the son of Zuar.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Over the company of the tribe of the descendants of Yissakhar was N'tan'el the son of Tzu'ar.

Berean Standard Bible:

Nethanel son of Zuar was over the division of the tribe of Issachar,

American Standard Version:

And over the host of the tribe of the children of Issachar was Nethanel the son of Zuar.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And over the host^{H6635} of the tribe^{H4294} of the children^{H1121} of Issachar^{H3485} was Nethaneel^{H5417} the son^{H1121} of Zuar^{H6686}.

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Commentary for Numbers 10:15

1. Themes:
- Organization and Leadership: Numbers 10:15 reflects the theme of structured leadership within the tribes of Israel, emphasizing the importance of clear hierarchy and responsibility in the community.
- Divine Order: The detailed account of the tribal leaders appointed by Moses suggests a divinely ordained organization for the Israelite camp, which is a recurring theme in the book of Numbers.
- Preparation for Journey: This verse is part of the preparations for the Israelites' journey from Sinai to the Promised Land, highlighting the theme of transition and movement as a community.

2. Historical Context:
- The verse is set in the context of the Israelites' sojourn in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. They are preparing to depart from Mount Sinai, where they received the Law, to continue their journey to Canaan, the Promised Land.
- The book of Numbers records the census of the Israelite tribes and the organization of the camp according to God's instructions. Each tribe had a leader responsible for the tribe's contributions to the tabernacle and for maintaining order within the camp.
- Issachar, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, was named after the fifth son of Jacob. The tribe was known for its strong men and its willingness to serve under Deborah and Barak during the period of the judges (Judges 5:15).
- Nethaneel, the son of Zuar, is mentioned here as the leader of the tribe of Issachar. His appointment underscores the theme of designated leadership and the role of individuals in guiding their communities in accordance with God's will.
- The historical context also includes the military and administrative roles that tribal leaders like Nethaneel would have held, which were crucial for the cohesion and functionality of the Israelite community during their travels and subsequent settlement in Canaan.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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).
   
2. Strong's Number: H4294
   There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מַטֶּה
   Transliteration: maṭṭeh
   Pronunciation: mat-teh'
   Description: or (feminine) מַטָּה; from נָטָה; a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walking (a staff; figuratively, a support of life, e.g. bread); rod, staff, tribe.
   
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: 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.
   
5. 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.
   
6. 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.