King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And those that do pitch next unto him [shall be] the tribe of Issachar: and Nethaneel the son of Zuar [shall be] captain of the children of Issachar.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Berean Standard Bible:
The tribe of Issachar will camp next to it. The leader of the Issacharites is Nethanel son of Zuar,
American Standard Version:
And those that encamp next unto him shall be the tribe of Issachar: and the prince of the children of Issachar shall be Nethanel the son of Zuar.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And those that do pitch{H2583} next unto him shall be the tribe{H4294} of Issachar{H3485}: and Nethaneel{H5417} the son{H1121} of Zuar{H6686} shall be captain{H5387} of the children{H1121} of Issachar{H3485}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 1:8
- Of Issachar; Nethaneel the son of Zuar.
Numbers 7:18
- On the second day Nethaneel the son of Zuar, prince of Issachar, did offer:
Numbers 7:23
- 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 Nethaneel the son of Zuar.
Numbers 10:15
- And over the host of the tribe of the children of Issachar [was] Nethaneel the son of Zuar.
Numbers 1:28
- Of the children of Issachar, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;
Numbers 1:29
- Those that were numbered of them, [even] of the tribe of Issachar, [were] fifty and four thousand and four hundred.
Numbers 26:23
- [Of] the sons of Issachar after their families: [of] Tola, the family of the Tolaites: of Pua, the family of the Punites:
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Commentary for Numbers 2:5
1. **Themes:**
- **Divine Order and Organization:** Numbers 2:5 reflects the meticulous arrangement of the Israelite camp during their wilderness journey, emphasizing God's command for order and structure within the community.
- **Preparation for Travel:** The verse is part of a larger passage detailing how the tribes of Israel were to encamp around the Tabernacle, illustrating the importance of preparedness and the logistics involved in moving a large group of people.
- **Leadership:** The mention of Nethaneel, the son of Zuar, as the captain of the children of Issachar, highlights the theme of appointed leadership and the responsibility of individuals in guiding their kin.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Exodus and Wilderness Wanderings:** This verse is set during the time of the Exodus, after the Israelites had left Egypt and were journeying towards the Promised Land. It was a period marked by divine guidance and the establishment of religious and social norms for the emerging nation of Israel.
- **Census and Camp Arrangement:** The book of Numbers begins with a census and then moves into instructions for how the tribes should camp around the Tabernacle, with each tribe having a designated position. This arrangement was not only for ceremonial purposes but also for efficient movement as they traveled through the wilderness.
- **Tribal Identity:** Each tribe had its own standard, or banner, and was responsible for specific duties related to the Tabernacle. The tribe of Issachar, mentioned here, was known for its understanding of times and seasons (1 Chronicles 12:32), which may have played a role in their responsibilities.
In summary, Numbers 2:5 showcases the divine blueprint for the Israelite encampment, with each tribe, including Issachar led by Nethaneel, having a specific role and position as they prepared to journey to the Promised Land, reflecting the broader themes of order, leadership, and communal responsibility.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H2583
There are 135 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָנָה
Transliteration: chânâh
Pronunciation: khaw-naw'
Description: a primitive root (compare חָנַן); properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch atent; gen. to encamp (for abode or siege); abide (in tents), camp, dwell, encamp, grow to an end, lie, pitch (tent), rest in tent. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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: 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. - 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.