King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
On the second day Nethaneel the son of Zuar, prince of Issachar, did offer:
Complete Jewish Bible:
On the second day N'tan'el the son of Tzu'ar, leader of Yissakhar, presented his offering.
Berean Standard Bible:
On the second day Nethanel son of Zuar, the leader of Issachar, drew near.
American Standard Version:
On the second day Nethanel the son of Zuar, prince of Issachar, did offer:
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
On the second{H8145} day{H3117} Nethaneel{H5417} the son{H1121} of Zuar{H6686}, prince{H5387} of Issachar{H3485}, did offer{H7126}:
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 1:8
- Of Issachar; Nethaneel the son of Zuar.
Numbers 2:5
- And those that do pitch next unto him [shall be] the tribe of Issachar: and Nethaneel the son of Zuar [shall be] captain of the children of Issachar.
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Commentary for Numbers 7:18
**Themes:**
Numbers 7:18 is part of a detailed account of the offerings made by the leaders of each tribe of Israel at the dedication of the altar in the Tabernacle. The themes present in this chapter include:
1. **Consecration and Worship:** The offerings are a sign of the tribes' dedication to God, showing their commitment to worship and serve Him.
2. **Unity and Equality:** Each tribal leader brings the same set of offerings, emphasizing the equality and unity of the tribes before God.
3. **Divine Service:** The leaders' actions reflect the importance of the Levitical priesthood and the sacrificial system in Israel's worship.
4. **Preparation for God's Presence:** These offerings are part of the preparation for the Tabernacle to be filled with God's presence, signifying readiness for a relationship with the divine.
**Historical Context:**
The book of Numbers is set in the wilderness of Sinai, where the Israelites have been camped after their exodus from Egypt. The events in chapter 7 occur after the completion of the Tabernacle, which is a portable sanctuary for God's presence among the Israelites. The Tabernacle's construction was commanded by God and executed under the leadership of Moses.
The offerings described in Numbers 7 take place over twelve days, with each day featuring a different tribal leader bringing their offering. These offerings are part of the dedication ceremony for the altar, which was a crucial component of the Tabernacle. The detailed list of offerings—which includes items such as silver dishes, grain offerings, and animals for sacrifice—serves to underscore the solemnity and significance of the occasion.
Nethaneel, the son of Zuar and prince of Issachar, is representing his tribe on the second day of this dedication ceremony. His offering is identical to that brought by the leader of Judah on the first day, as will be the offerings of the leaders of the other ten tribes in the days to follow. This reflects the orderly and systematic approach to worship and governance that was being established among the Israelites during their sojourn in the wilderness.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8145
There are 151 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁנִי
Transliteration: shênîy
Pronunciation: shay-nee'
Description: from שָׁנָה; properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again; again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). - Strong's Number: H3117
There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹם
Transliteration: yôwm
Pronunciation: yome
Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. - Strong's Number: H5417
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נְתַנְאֵל
Transliteration: Nᵉthanʼêl
Pronunciation: neth-an-ale'
Description: xlit Nᵉthanêʼl corrected to Nᵉthanʼêl; from נָתַן and אֵל; given of God; Nethanel, the name of ten Israelites; Nethaneel. - 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: H6686
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צוּעָר
Transliteration: Tsûwʻâr
Pronunciation: tsoo-awr'
Description: from צָעַר; small; Tsuar, an Israelite; Zuar. - 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: 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: H7126
There are 259 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָרַב
Transliteration: qârab
Pronunciation: kaw-rab'
Description: a primitive root; to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose; (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take.