King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the prince of the tribe of the children of Zebulun, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.
Complete Jewish Bible:
from the tribe of the descendants of Z'vulun, a leader, Elitzafan the son of Parnakh;
Berean Standard Bible:
Eli-zaphan son of Parnach, a leader from the tribe of Zebulun;
American Standard Version:
And of the tribe of the children of Zebulun a prince, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the prince{H5387} of the tribe{H4294} of the children{H1121} of Zebulun{H2074}, Elizaphan{H469} the son{H1121} of Parnach{H6535}.
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Commentary for Numbers 34:25
Numbers 34:25 is a part of the broader section of the Bible that deals with the allocation of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel. In this particular verse, Elizaphan, the son of Parnach, is named as the prince of the tribe of Zebulun. This verse is situated within the context of God's instructions to Moses regarding the boundaries of the land of Canaan, which was to be divided among the twelve tribes of Israel.
The historical context of this verse is the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. God had promised the land of Canaan to Abraham and his descendants, and under Moses' leadership, the Israelites were on the verge of entering and possessing this land. The book of Numbers meticulously outlines the preparations for this momentous event, including the census of the people, the organization of the camp, and the designation of leaders who would oversee the division of the land once it was conquered.
Elizaphan's role as a tribal prince would have involved significant responsibility in the allocation and administration of the territory for the tribe of Zebulun. His mention in this verse underscores the importance of leadership and governance in the life of the Israelite community. The princes, as representatives of their tribes, were instrumental in ensuring that the land was distributed in a manner that reflected the divine will as communicated through Moses.
In summary, Numbers 34:25 highlights the administrative and leadership structures established by God for the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. It emphasizes the theme of divine order and the importance of appointed leaders, like Elizaphan, in the execution of God's plan for His people. This verse reflects the broader biblical themes of promise, inheritance, and the faithfulness of God in guiding His people into the land He had sworn to give them.
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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: 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: 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: H2074
There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זְבוּלוּן
Transliteration: Zᵉbûwlûwn
Pronunciation: zeb-oo-loon'
Description: or זְבֻלוּן; or זְבוּלֻן; from זָבַל; habitation; Zebulon, a son of Jacob; also his territory and tribe; Zebulun. - Strong's Number: H469
There are 66 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱלִיצָפָן
Transliteration: ʼĔlîytsâphân
Pronunciation: el-ee-tsaw-fawn'
Description: or (shortened) אֶלְצָפָן; from אֵל and צָפַן; God of treasure; Elitsaphan or Eltsaphan, an Israelite; Elizaphan, Elzaphan. - Strong's Number: H6535
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פַּרְנַךְ
Transliteration: Parnak
Pronunciation: par-nak'
Description: of uncertain derivation; Parnak, an Israelite; Parnach.