King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
The prince of the children of Joseph, for the tribe of the children of Manasseh, Hanniel the son of Ephod.
Complete Jewish Bible:
from the descendants of Yosef: from the tribe of the descendants of M'nasheh, a leader, Hani'el the son of Efod;
Berean Standard Bible:
Hanniel son of Ephod, a leader from the tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph;
American Standard Version:
Of the children of Joseph: of the tribe of the children of Manasseh a prince, Hanniel the son of Ephod.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The prince{H5387} of the children{H1121} of Joseph{H3130}, for the tribe{H4294} of the children{H1121} of Manasseh{H4519}, Hanniel{H2592} the son{H1121} of Ephod{H641}.
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Commentary for Numbers 34:23
1. Themes:
- **Divine Allocation**: The verse is part of a larger section in the Book of Numbers that deals with the assignment of land to the tribes of Israel, emphasizing God's role in apportioning the Promised Land.
- **Leadership**: It highlights the importance of tribal leaders in the Israelite community, as they were responsible for overseeing the distribution of land among their tribes.
- **Genealogy and Heritage**: The mention of Hanniel, the son of Ephod, underscores the significance of lineage and ancestry in establishing the legitimacy of leadership within the tribes.
2. Historical Context:
- **Time Period**: The Book of Numbers recounts events that occurred during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings, after their exodus from Egypt and before their entry into the Promised Land. This particular verse is set towards the end of the 40-year journey, as the Israelites prepare to divide the land of Canaan.
- **Geopolitical Setting**: The Israelites are on the brink of transitioning from a nomadic existence to a more settled life in Canaan. The detailed boundary descriptions and tribal representatives reflect the importance of establishing clear territorial claims in the new land.
- **Covenantal Promises**: The division of the land fulfills God's promise to the Israelites, as first made to Abraham (Genesis 12:7), that they would inherit the land of Canaan.
In summary, Numbers 34:23 reflects the themes of divine distribution of land, the significance of appointed leaders, and the importance of genealogy in the context of the Israelites' imminent settlement in Canaan, as part of the fulfillment of God's covenantal promises.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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: H3130
There are 193 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹסֵף
Transliteration: Yôwçêph
Pronunciation: yo-safe'
Description: future of יָסַף; let him add (or perhaps simply active participle adding); Joseph, the name of seven Israelites; Joseph. Compare יְהוֹסֵף. - 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: H4519
There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְנַשֶּׁה
Transliteration: Mᵉnashsheh
Pronunciation: men-ash-sheh'
Description: from נָשָׁה; causing to forget; Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; Manasseh. - Strong's Number: H2592
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חַנִּיאֵל
Transliteration: Channîyʼêl
Pronunciation: khan-nee-ale'
Description: from חָנַן and אֵל; favor of God; Channiel, the name of two Israelites; Hanniel. - Strong's Number: H641
There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵפֹד
Transliteration: ʼÊphôd
Pronunciation: ay-fode'
Description: the same as אֵפוֹד shortened; Ephod, an Israelite; Ephod.