Numbers 10:15
Numbers 10:15 in Multiple Translations
Nethanel son of Zuar was over the division of the tribe of Issachar,
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Issachar was Nethaneel the son of Zuar.
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Issachar was Nethanel the son of Zuar.
And at the head of the army of the children of Issachar was Nethanel, the son of Zuar.
Nethanel, son of Zuar, was in charge of the tribal division of Issachar,
And ouer the band of the tribe of the children of Issachar was Nethaneel ye sonne of Zuar.
And over the host of the tribe of the sons of Issachar [is] Nathaneel son of Zuar.
Nethanel the son of Zuar was over the army of the tribe of the children of Issachar.
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Issachar was Nethaneel the son of Zuar.
In the tribe of the sons of Issachar, the prince was Nathanael the son of Suar.
The group from the tribe of Issachar followed them. Nethanel, the son of Zuar, was their leader.
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Numbers 10:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עַ֨ל
צְבָ֔א
מַטֵּ֖ה
בְּנֵ֣י
יִשָׂשכָ֑ר
נְתַנְאֵ֖ל
בֶּן
צוּעָֽר
וְ/עַ֨ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
צְבָ֔א
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
N-cs
מַטֵּ֖ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
N-ms
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יִשָׂשכָ֑ר
Yissâˢkâr
H3485
Issachar
N-proper
נְתַנְאֵ֖ל
Nᵉthanʼêl
H5417
Nethanel
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
צוּעָֽר
Tsûwʻâr
H6686
Zuar
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 10:15
וְ/עַ֨ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
צְבָ֔א
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
N-cs
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
מַטֵּ֖ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
"tribe"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word can mean a tribe, like the 12 tribes of Israel, or a staff, like the one Moses used to lead his people in Exodus 4:2.
Definition: : tribe 1) staff, branch, tribe 1a) staff, rod, shaft 1b) branch (of vine) 1c) tribe 1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: rod, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 38:18; Numbers 34:19; Psalms 105:16.
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [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. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יִשָׂשכָ֑ר
Yissâˢkâr
H3485
"Issachar"
N-proper
Issachar means 'there is recompense' and refers to the 9th son of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him. He was the 5th son of Leah, Jacob's first wife. The tribe of Issachar is mentioned in 1 Chronicles and other books.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.5; son of: Obed-edom (H5654); brother of: Shemaiah (H8098I), Jehozabad (H3075H), Joah (H3098I), Sachar (H7940), Nethanel (H5417K), Ammiel (H5988I) and Peullethai (H6469) § Issachar = "there is recompense" 1) the 9th son of Jacob and the 5th by Leah his first wife and the progenitor of a tribe by his name 2) a Korahite Levite and the 7th son of Obed-edom and doorkeeper to the temple 3) the tribe descended from Issachar the son of Jacob 4) the territory allocated to the descendants of Issachar when they entered the land of Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: Issachar. See also: Genesis 30:18; Joshua 19:23; Ezekiel 48:33.
נְתַנְאֵ֖ל
Nᵉthanʼêl
H5417
"Nethanel"
N-proper
Nethanel was a chief of the tribe of Issachar and his name means 'given of God', as noted in the book of Numbers and 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.36; son of: Jonathan (H3129K); brother of: Zechariah (H2148Z), Shemaiah (H8098V), Azarel (H5832J), Milalai (H4450), Gilalai (H1562), Maai (H4597), Judah (H3063K) and Hanani (H2607K) § Nethaneel = "given of God" 1) son of Zuar and a chief of the tribe of Issachar at the exodus 2) the 4th son of Jesse and a brother of David 3) a priest in the reign of David who blew the trumpet before the ark when it was brought from the house of Obed-edom 4) a representative of the priestly family of Jedaiah in the time of Joiakim 5) a priest of the family of Pashur who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 6) a Levite, father of Shemaiah the scribe in the reign of David 7) a Levite, son of Obed-edom 8) a chief of the Levites in the reign of king Josiah of Judah 9) a prince of Judah in the reign of king Jehoshaphat of Judah who was sent by the king to teach in the cities of the kingdom 10) a Levite of the sons of Asaph who played a musical instrument at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem 10a) perhaps the same as 5
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Nethaneel. See also: Numbers 1:8; 1 Chronicles 24:6; Nehemiah 12:36.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [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. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
צוּעָֽר
Tsûwʻâr
H6686
"Zuar"
N-proper
Zuar was an Israelite who lived during the time of Moses and the Exodus. He was the father of Nethanel, a leader of the tribe of Issachar. Zuar's name means littleness.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.8; father of: Nethanel (H5417) § Zuar = "littleness" father of Nethaneel, the chief of the tribe of Issachar at the time of the exodus and an assistant of Moses
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Zuar. See also: Numbers 1:8; Numbers 7:18; Numbers 10:15.
Study Notes — Numbers 10:15
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Context — From Sinai to Paran
13They set out this first time according to the LORD’s command through Moses.
14First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out under their standard, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command.
15Nethanel son of Zuar was over the division of the tribe of Issachar,
16and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun. 17Then the tabernacle was taken down, and the Gershonites and the Merarites set out, transporting it.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 7:18 | On the second day Nethanel son of Zuar, the leader of Issachar, drew near. |
| 2 | Numbers 1:8 | from Issachar, Nethanel son of Zuar; |
Numbers 10:15 Summary
Numbers 10:15 tells us about Nethanel son of Zuar, who was in charge of the tribe of Issachar as the Israelites traveled. This verse shows us how the Israelites were organized under God's command, similar to how they were instructed in Numbers 1:1-4. It reminds us that everyone has a role to play in the community of believers, just like in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, where it talks about the body of Christ and how each part is important. By following God's plan, like the Israelites, we can work together towards a common goal, trusting in His guidance and promises, as seen in Psalm 32:8-11.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Nethanel son of Zuar and what was his role?
Nethanel son of Zuar was a leader in the Israelite community, specifically over the division of the tribe of Issachar, as seen in Numbers 10:15. This leadership role was part of the larger organization of the Israelites under God's command, as described in Numbers 1:1-4 and Numbers 2:1-34.
Why is the tribe of Issachar significant in the Bible?
The tribe of Issachar is one of the twelve tribes of Israel and plays a significant role in the biblical narrative, particularly in the book of Numbers and the book of Judges, such as in Judges 5:15. They were known for their wisdom and understanding, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:32.
How does Numbers 10:15 relate to the broader context of the Israelites' journey?
Numbers 10:15 is part of the description of the Israelites' organization and journey as they set out from Sinai, following God's command, as seen in Numbers 10:13. This journey is a pivotal part of their history, leading them towards the Promised Land, as promised in Genesis 12:7 and Exodus 6:4.
What can we learn from the leadership structure described in Numbers 10:15?
The leadership structure, with leaders like Nethanel son of Zuar, teaches us about the importance of organization, leadership, and following God's commands, as emphasized in Numbers 27:16-23 and Deuteronomy 1:9-18.
Reflection Questions
- What does the role of Nethanel son of Zuar teach us about leadership and service in our own communities?
- How can we, like the tribe of Issachar, seek wisdom and understanding in our daily lives, and what biblical principles can guide us?
- In what ways can we apply the organizational principles seen in Numbers 10:15 to our own lives and communities, for more effective service and witness?
- What does the mention of specific leaders and their tribes in Numbers 10:15 say about the value of individual contributions and roles within the larger body of believers?
- How does the description of the Israelites' journey and organization encourage us in our own spiritual journeys, especially in times of transition or uncertainty?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 10:15
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Issachar [was] Nethaneel the son of Zuar. [See comments on Numbers 10:14].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 10:15
And they first took their journey according to the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses. They first took their journey ... by the hand of Moses.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 10:15
Numbers 10:11-34 The departure from Sinai The section consists of two well-defined narratives: Numbers 10:11-28 and Numbers 10:29-33 . The latter is obviously parallel to the former, and not a continuation of it; Moses’ request to Ḥ ?obab was made immediately before the departure, Numbers 10:34 is P’s continuation of Num 10:28.