Numbers 34:21

King James Version:

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Of the tribe of Benjamin, Elidad the son of Chislon.

Complete Jewish Bible:

from the tribe of Binyamin, Elidad the son of Kislon;

Berean Standard Bible:

Elidad son of Chislon from the tribe of Benjamin;

American Standard Version:

Of the tribe of Benjamin, Elidad the son of Chislon.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Of the tribe^{H4294} of Benjamin^{H1144}, Elidad^{H449} the son^{H1121} of Chislon^{H3692}.

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Commentary for Numbers 34:21

Numbers 34:21 is a part of the passage in the Bible that outlines the boundaries of the land of Canaan, which God promised to the Israelites. This verse specifically mentions Elidad the son of Chislon as one of the leaders appointed to divide the land among the tribes of Israel. The broader context of this verse is found in the book of Numbers, which details the census of the Israelites, the laws they were to follow, and their preparations for entering the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt.

Elidad, from the tribe of Benjamin, is named as one of the twelve men, each representing their respective tribe, tasked with the responsibility of allotting the land to the people based on tribe and family. This appointment signifies the importance of fair distribution and leadership from within the community. The historical context reflects the period when the Israelites were transitioning from a nomadic life in the wilderness to a more settled existence in the land of Canaan, which required a structured approach to land ownership and governance.

The themes present in this verse include divine promise, leadership, inheritance, and the beginnings of nation-building. God's promise to give the land of Canaan to the Israelites is being fulfilled through the practical steps of surveying and dividing the land. The naming of Elidad also underscores the theme of individual responsibility and the role of tribal leaders in the unfolding history of Israel. This moment is preparatory for the Israelites' establishment in the land and the subsequent history of Israel as a nation in its own land, which would include both times of prosperity and trials.

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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: H1144
   There are 156 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בִּנְיָמִין
   Transliteration: Binyâmîyn
   Pronunciation: bin-yaw-mene'
   Description: from בֵּן and יָמִין; son of (the) right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; Benjamin.
   
3. Strong's Number: H449
   There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֱלִידָד
   Transliteration: ʼĔlîydâd
   Pronunciation: el-ee-dawd'
   Description: from the same as אֶלְדָּד; God of (his) love; Elidad, an Israelite; Elidad.
   
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: H3692
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כִּסְלוֹן
   Transliteration: Kiçlôwn
   Pronunciation: kis-lone'
   Description: from כָּסַל; hopeful; Kislon, an Israelite; Chislon.