King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the prince of the tribe of the children of Issachar, Paltiel the son of Azzan.
Complete Jewish Bible:
from the tribe of the descendants of Yissakhar, a leader, Palti'el the son of 'Azan;
Berean Standard Bible:
Paltiel son of Azzan, a leader from the tribe of Issachar;
American Standard Version:
And of the tribe of the children of Issachar a prince, Paltiel the son of Azzan.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the prince{H5387} of the tribe{H4294} of the children{H1121} of Issachar{H3485}, Paltiel{H6409} the son{H1121} of Azzan{H5821}.
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Commentary for Numbers 34:26
1. Themes:
- **Divine Allocation of Land**: Numbers 34:26 is part of a larger passage that describes the boundaries of the Promised Land allocated to the tribes of Israel. The mention of Paltiel as the prince of Issachar underscores the theme of God's provision and organization of the land for His people.
- **Leadership and Responsibility**: The verse highlights the role of tribal leaders in the distribution and management of the inherited land, reflecting the importance of leadership and governance in the nascent Israelite community.
- **Fulfillment of Promise**: This passage is part of the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land of Canaan to the Israelites, a recurring theme throughout the Pentateuch.
2. Historical Context:
- **The Israelites at the Edge of the Promised Land**: The book of Numbers is set at the end of the Israelites' 40-year sojourn in the wilderness, just before they enter the Promised Land. The generation that left Egypt has died, except for Joshua and Caleb, and their children are now poised to inherit the land.
- **Preparation for Settlement**: As the Israelites prepare to transition from a nomadic to a settled lifestyle, the division of the land is a critical step in establishing their nationhood in Canaan. The detailed boundary descriptions serve as an ancient land deed.
- **Time of Moses**: The events described in Numbers, including the appointment of tribal leaders like Paltiel, occur during the lifetime of Moses, who is the central figure leading the Israelites at this time. Moses, under God's direction, is responsible for organizing the tribes and their inheritances.
In summary, Numbers 34:26 reflects the themes of God's faithfulness in guiding His people to their inheritance, the importance of leadership in the community, and the practical steps taken to transition the Israelites from wandering to settlement. The historical context is the critical period of preparation for entering and dividing the Promised Land, with Moses as the divinely appointed leader overseeing these processes.
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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: 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: H6409
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פַּלְטִיאֵל
Transliteration: Palṭîyʼêl
Pronunciation: pal-tee-ale'
Description: from the same as פֶּלֶט and אֵל; deliverance of God; Paltiel, the name of two Israelites; Paltiel, Phaltiel. - Strong's Number: H5821
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַזָּן
Transliteration: ʻAzzân
Pronunciation: az-zawn'
Description: from עַז; strong one; Azzan, an Israelite; Azzan.