King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
On the south side [shall be] the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben [shall be] Elizur the son of Shedeur.
Complete Jewish Bible:
"Those camping on the south are to be under the banner of the camp of Re'uven; they are to camp according to companies; by tribe and leader they are as follows: Tribe Chief Number Re'uven Elitzur the son of Sh'de'ur 46,500 Shim'on Shlumi'el the son of Tzurishaddai 59,300 Gad Elyasaf the son of Re'u'el 45,650 Total 151,450 "This group is to set out second.
Berean Standard Bible:
On the south side, the divisions of Reuben are to camp under their standard:
American Standard Version:
On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their hosts: and the prince of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
On the south side{H8486} shall be the standard{H1714} of the camp{H4264} of Reuben{H7205} according to their armies{H6635}: and the captain{H5387} of the children{H1121} of Reuben{H7205} shall be Elizur{H468} the son{H1121} of Shedeur{H7707}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 1:5
- And these [are] the names of the men that shall stand with you: of [the tribe of] Reuben; Elizur the son of Shedeur.
Numbers 10:18
- And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their armies: and over his host [was] Elizur the son of Shedeur.
Numbers 7:30
- On the fourth day Elizur the son of Shedeur, prince of the children of Reuben, [did offer]:
Genesis 49:3
- Reuben, thou [art] my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:
Genesis 49:4
- Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up to thy father's bed; then defiledst thou [it]: he went up to my couch.
1 Chronicles 5:1
- ¶ Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he [was] the firstborn; but, forasmuch as he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.
Numbers 7:35
- And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this [was] the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur.
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Commentary for Numbers 2:10
1. Themes:
- **Divine Order**: Numbers 2:10 reflects the meticulous arrangement of the Israelite camp as commanded by God, emphasizing order and structure within the community.
- **Identity and Heritage**: The verse highlights the importance of tribal identity, as each tribe, in this case, Reuben, is assigned a specific location and leadership.
- **Leadership**: The appointment of Elizur as the leader of the Reubenites underscores the theme of divinely sanctioned leadership and the responsibility entrusted to individuals chosen by God.
2. Historical Context:
- **Exodus and Wilderness Journey**: The verse is set during the time of the Exodus, when the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness after being freed from slavery in Egypt.
- **Organization for Travel**: God instructs Moses and Aaron to organize the Israelites into a systematic camp layout, with each tribe having a designated position around the Tabernacle, the portable dwelling place of God.
- **Preparation for Conquest**: This organization was not only for worship and community order but also preparatory for the Israelites' eventual entry into the Promised Land, where they would face military engagements.
In summary, Numbers 2:10 is part of a larger passage detailing God's instructions for the encampment of the Israelites during their wilderness journey, with an emphasis on tribal identification, orderly arrangement, and the establishment of leadership—all of which were essential for the cohesion and functionality of the community as they prepared for their future conquest of Canaan.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8486
There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תֵּימָן
Transliteration: têymân
Pronunciation: tay-mawn'
Description: or תֵּמָן; denominative from יָמִין; the south (as being on the right hand of a person facing the east); south (side, -ward, wind). - 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: 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. - 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: H5387
There are 120 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָשִׂיא
Transliteration: nâsîyʼ
Pronunciation: naw-see'
Description: or נָשִׂא; from נָשָׂא; properly, an exalted one, i.e. a king or sheik; also a rising mist; captain, chief, cloud, governor, prince, ruler, vapour. - 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: 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. - 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.