King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the prince of the tribe of the children of Naphtali, Pedahel the son of Ammihud.
Complete Jewish Bible:
from the tribe of the descendants of Naftali, a leader, P'dah'el the son of 'Ammihud."
Berean Standard Bible:
and Pedahel son of Ammihud, a leader from the tribe of Naphtali.”
American Standard Version:
And of the tribe of the children of Naphtali a prince, Pedahel the son of Ammihud.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the prince{H5387} of the tribe{H4294} of the children{H1121} of Naphtali{H5321}, Pedahel{H6300} the son{H1121} of Ammihud{H5989}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Explore This Verse Across Other Resources:
Commentary for Numbers 34:28
1. **Themes**:
- **Division of the Land**: Numbers 34:28 is part of a larger section in the book of Numbers that deals with the allocation of the Promised Land to the various tribes of Israel. This verse specifically names a tribal leader responsible for the division of land among the tribe of Naphtali.
- **Leadership**: The mention of Pedahel, the son of Ammihud, as the prince of Naphtali, underscores the theme of appointed leadership. Each tribe had a leader who was responsible for the inheritance of land and the well-being of the tribe.
- **Promise Fulfillment**: This passage reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites to give them the land of Canaan. The detailed account of tribal boundaries and leaders is a testament to God's faithfulness in keeping His covenant promises.
2. **Historical Context**:
- **The Exodus and Wandering**: The book of Numbers chronicles the events following the Exodus from Egypt, during which the Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 years.
- **Preparation for Conquest**: As the Israelites stood on the brink of entering the Promised Land, God instructed Moses to divide the land among the tribes. This was to ensure an orderly distribution and to prevent future disputes over territory.
- **Time Period**: The events described in Numbers 34 likely occurred around the late 2nd millennium BCE, during the final years of Moses' leadership before the Israelites entered Canaan under Joshua's command.
- **Geopolitical Setting**: The land of Canaan was inhabited by various peoples at this time, and the division outlined in Numbers set the stage for the military campaigns that would follow under Joshua to take possession of the land.
In summary, Numbers 34:28 highlights the themes of land division, leadership, and the fulfillment of divine promises within the historical context of the Israelites' preparation to possess and settle the land of Canaan under God's guidance and direction.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
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: H5321
There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נַפְתָּלִי
Transliteration: Naphtâlîy
Pronunciation: naf-taw-lee'
Description: from פָּתַל; my wrestling; Naphtali, a son of Jacob, with the tribe descended from him, and its territory; Naphtali. - Strong's Number: H6300
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פְּדַהְאֵל
Transliteration: Pᵉdahʼêl
Pronunciation: ped-ah-ale'
Description: from פָּדָה and אֵל; God has ransomed; Pedahel, an Israelite; Pedahel. - Strong's Number: H5989
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַמִּיהוּד
Transliteration: ʻAmmîyhûwd
Pronunciation: am-mee-hood'
Description: from עַם and הוֹד; people of splendor; Ammihud, the name of three Israelites; Ammihud.