Numbers 10:18

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their armies: and over his host [was] Elizur the son of Shedeur.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Next, the banner of the camp of Re'uven moved forward by companies; over his company was Elitzur the son of Sh'de'ur.

Berean Standard Bible:

Then the divisions of the camp of Reuben set out under their standard, with Elizur son of Shedeur in command.

American Standard Version:

And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their hosts: and over his host was Elizur the son of Shedeur.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the standard^{H1714} of the camp^{H4264} of Reuben^{H7205} set forward^{H5265} according to their armies^{H6635}: and over his host^{H6635} was Elizur^{H468} the son^{H1121} of Shedeur^{H7707}.

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Commentary for Numbers 10:18

1. **Themes:**
- **Organization of the Tribes:** Numbers 10:18 reflects the theme of order and structure within the Israelite community as they prepared to journey through the wilderness to the Promised Land. Each tribe had a designated place and leader in the march.
- **Divine Leadership:** The verse emphasizes the importance of God's guidance in the movement of the Israelites, as their travels were directed by divine command.
- **Responsibility and Authority:** The appointment of tribal leaders, such as Elizur the son of Shedeur over the tribe of Reuben, underscores the theme of delegated authority and responsibility within the community.

2. **Historical Context:**
- **Exodus and Wilderness Wanderings:** The book of Numbers is set during the time of the Exodus, after the Israelites had been freed from slavery in Egypt and were wandering in the Sinai desert. They were organized into a camp with a specific arrangement as they prepared to move towards Canaan, the land promised to their ancestors.
- **Census and Organization:** Prior to this verse, a census was taken of all the Israelite males eligible for military service, and the tribes were arranged around the Tabernacle in a specific order. This organization was crucial for the efficient movement of a large number of people.
- **Preparation for Travel:** In Numbers 10, the Israelites were preparing to set out from the wilderness of Sinai, where they had received the Law from God through Moses. The verse is part of the description of how the tribes were to move in a systematic fashion, with the tribe of Reuben being one of the first to move out.

In summary, Numbers 10:18 highlights the structured and divinely orchestrated movement of the Israelite tribes under their respective leaders as they journeyed towards the Promised Land, reflecting the broader themes of order, divine guidance, and leadership within the historical context of the Exodus and wilderness wanderings.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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.
   
2. 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.
   
3. Strong's Number: H7205
   There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רְאוּבֵן
   Transliteration: Rᵉʼûwbên
   Pronunciation: reh-oo-bane'
   Description: from the imperative of רָאָה and בֵּן; see ye a son; Reuben, a son of Jacob; Reuben.
   
4. 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.
   
5. 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).
   
6. Strong's Number: H468
   There are 280 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֱלִיצוּר
   Transliteration: ʼĔlîytsûwr
   Pronunciation: el-ee-tsoor'
   Description: xlit ʼĔlêytsûwr corrected to ʼĔlîytsûwr; from אֵל and צוּר; God of (the) rock; Elitsur, an Israelite; Elizur.
   
7. 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.
   
8. Strong's Number: H7707
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שְׁדֵיאוּר
   Transliteration: Shᵉdêyʼûwr
   Pronunciation: shed-ay-oor'
   Description: from the same as שָׂדֶה and אוּר; spreader of light; Shedejur, an Israelite; Shedeur.