Numbers 10:16
Numbers 10:16 in Multiple Translations
and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun.
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.
And at the head of the army of the children of Zebulun was Eliab, the son of Helon.
and Eliab, son of Helon, was in charge of the tribal division of Zebulun.
And ouer the band of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the sonne of Helon.
And over the host of the tribe of the sons of Zebulun [is] Eliab son of Helon;
Eliab the son of Helon was over the army of the tribe of the children of Zebulun.
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.
In the tribe of Zabulon, the prince was Eliab the son of Helon.
The group from the tribe of Zebulun went next. Eliab, the son of Helon, was their leader.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 10:16
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Numbers 10:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עַ֨ל
צְבָ֔א
מַטֵּ֖ה
בְּנֵ֣י
זְבוּלֻ֑ן
אֱלִיאָ֖ב
בֶּן
חֵלֽוֹן
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
זְבוּלֻ֑ן
Zᵉbûwlûwn
H2074
Zebulun
N-proper
אֱלִיאָ֖ב
ʼĔlîyʼâb
H446
Eliab
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
חֵלֽוֹן
Chêlôn
H2497
Helon
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 10:16
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.
זְבוּלֻ֑ן
Zᵉbûwlûwn
H2074
"Zebulun"
N-proper
Zebulun was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 30:20. The tribe and territory were also named after him.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Zebulun living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.20; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Sered (H5624), Elon (H0356H) and Jahleel (H3177) § Zebulun = "exalted" 1) the 10th of the sons of Jacob, 6th and last of Leah; progenitor of Zebulun 2) the tribe descended from Zebulun 3) the land allocated to the tribe of Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Zebulun. See also: Genesis 30:20; Joshua 21:34; Psalms 68:28.
אֱלִיאָ֖ב
ʼĔlîyʼâb
H446
"Eliab"
N-proper
Eliab was a common name in the Bible, including a leader of Zebulun and a brother of David, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 16:6 and Numbers 1:9.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.1.1; son of: Tohu (H8459); father of: Jeroham (H3395); also called Eliab at 1Ch.6.27; Eliel at 1Ch.6.34; Another name of e.li.hu (אֱלִיהוּ "Elihu" H0453G) § Eliab = "my God is father" or "God is father" 1) son of Helon, leader of Zebulun in the wilderness 2) a Reubenite chief, father of Dathan and Abiram 3) David's oldest brother 4) a Levite musician 5) a Gadite warrior for David 6) a Kohathite
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: Eliab. See also: Numbers 1:9; 1 Samuel 16:6; 2 Chronicles 11:18.
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.
חֵלֽוֹן
Chêlôn
H2497
"Helon"
N-proper
Helon was an Israelite, father of Eliab, a leader of the tribe of Zebulun, mentioned in Numbers 1:9. His name means strength, reflecting his role as a leader.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.9; father of: Eliab (H0446) § Helon = "strength" father of Eliab of the tribe of Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Helon. See also: Numbers 1:9; Numbers 7:24; Numbers 10:16.
Study Notes — Numbers 10:16
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Context — From Sinai to Paran
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. 18Then the divisions of the camp of Reuben set out under their standard, with Elizur son of Shedeur in command.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 7:24 | On the third day Eliab son of Helon, the leader of the Zebulunites, drew near. |
| 2 | Numbers 1:9 | from Zebulun, Eliab son of Helon; |
Numbers 10:16 Summary
This verse tells us that Eliab son of Helon was the leader of the tribe of Zebulun, and he was responsible for leading his division under the standard of his tribe. This shows that God values and remembers the contributions of individual leaders, no matter how small they may seem, as seen in Matthew 10:42. Just like Eliab son of Helon, we can demonstrate leadership in our own lives by faithfully following God's instructions and trusting in His sovereignty, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6. By doing so, we can reflect the character of a humble and faithful leader, just as Eliab son of Helon did.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Eliab son of Helon in the Bible?
Eliab son of Helon was a leader of the tribe of Zebulun, as seen in Numbers 10:16, and was responsible for leading his division under the standard of his tribe, similar to other leaders like Nahshon son of Amminadab in Numbers 10:14.
What was the significance of the tribes having their own leaders in the wilderness?
The leaders of the tribes, like Eliab son of Helon, played a crucial role in maintaining order and organization as the Israelites journeyed through the wilderness, as God had instructed Moses to assign leaders to each tribe, as seen in Numbers 1:4-16.
How does the leadership of Eliab son of Helon relate to the broader biblical theme of leadership?
The leadership of Eliab son of Helon, along with other leaders in the Bible, such as Moses in Exodus 18:13-27 and Joshua in Joshua 1:1-9, highlights the importance of humble and faithful leadership, which is a consistent theme throughout the Bible, as seen in 1 Timothy 3:1-7.
What can we learn from the fact that Eliab son of Helon is mentioned by name in the Bible?
The fact that Eliab son of Helon is mentioned by name in Numbers 10:16 suggests that God values and remembers the contributions of individual leaders, no matter how small they may seem, as seen in Matthew 10:42 and Luke 19:17, where Jesus recognizes and rewards the faithful service of His followers.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate leadership in my own life, whether in my family, community, or church?
- How can I, like Eliab son of Helon, faithfully follow God's instructions and lead others to do the same?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God's sovereignty and leadership, just as the Israelites did in the wilderness?
- In what ways can I, as a follower of Jesus, reflect the character of a humble and faithful leader, as seen in the example of Eliab son of Helon?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 10:16
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun [was] Eliab the son of Helon. [See comments on Numbers 10:14].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 10:16
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 10:16
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.