Numbers 2:14

King James Version:

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Then the tribe of Gad: and the captain of the sons of Gad [shall be] Eliasaph the son of Reuel.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Berean Standard Bible:

Next will be the tribe of Gad. The leader of the Gadites is Eliasaph son of Deuel,

American Standard Version:

And the tribe of Gad: and the prince of the children of Gad shall be Eliasaph the son of Reuel.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Then the tribe^{H4294} of Gad^{H1410}: and the captain^{H5387} of the sons^{H1121} of Gad^{H1410} shall be Eliasaph^{H460} the son^{H1121} of Reuel^{H7467}.

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Commentary for Numbers 2:14

Numbers 2:14 is a verse from the Old Testament that details the arrangement of the Israelite camp during their wilderness journey after the Exodus from Egypt. The verse specifically mentions the tribe of Gad and its leader, Eliasaph, son of Reuel. This verse is part of a larger passage that outlines the specific encampment positions and leaders of each of the twelve tribes of Israel as they traveled and camped in the wilderness.

In the historical context, the Israelites were organized into a camp with the tabernacle at the center, and each tribe was assigned a specific location around it. The tribe of Gad, along with the tribes of Reuben and Simeon, was part of the camp of Reuben on the south side of the tabernacle. The leadership of each tribe was crucial for maintaining order and ensuring that the commands of Moses and the instructions of the Lord were followed.

Eliasaph, the son of Reuel, was chosen to be the leader or captain of the tribe of Gad. This role would have involved responsibility for the military readiness of his tribe, managing the census counts, and ensuring that the tribe followed the regulations for camping and moving as the Israelites journeyed towards the Promised Land. The mention of these names and roles also serves to underscore the importance of lineage and leadership within the Israelite community, as God established a structured society with designated roles and responsibilities.

The themes present in Numbers 2:14 include order, leadership, and the organization of God's people. It reflects the meticulous planning and structure that God ordained for His people as they lived in His presence. The verse also highlights the continuity of the Israelite community through the naming of tribal leaders, emphasizing the importance of heritage and duty within the nation of Israel.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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.
   
2. Strong's Number: H1410
   There are 67 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גָּד
   Transliteration: Gâd
   Pronunciation: gawd
   Description: from גּוּד; Gad, a son of Jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet; Gad.
   
3. 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.
   
4. 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.
   
5. Strong's Number: H460
   There are 271 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶלְיָסָף
   Transliteration: ʼElyâçâph
   Pronunciation: el-yaw-sawf'
   Description: from אֵל and יָסַף; God (is) gatherer; Eljasaph, the name of two Israelites; Eliasaph.
   
6. Strong's Number: H7467
   There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רְעוּאֵל
   Transliteration: Rᵉʻûwʼêl
   Pronunciation: reh-oo-ale'
   Description: from the same as רְעוּ and אֵל; friend of God; Reuel, the name of Moses' father-in-law, also of an Edomite and an Israelite; Raguel, Reuel.