Numbers 10:18
Numbers 10:18 in Multiple Translations
Then the divisions of the camp of Reuben set out under their standard, with Elizur son of Shedeur in command.
¶ And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their armies: and over his host was Elizur the son of Shedeur.
And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their hosts: and over his host was Elizur the son of Shedeur.
Then the flag of the children of Reuben went forward with their armies: and at the head of his army was Elizur, the son of Shedeur.
Then came the divisions of Reuben who marched out under their flag, with Elizur, son of Shedeur, in charge.
After, departed the standerd of the hoste of Reuben, according to their armies, and ouer his band was Elizur the sonne of Shedeur.
And the standard of the camp of Reuben hath journeyed, by their hosts, and over its host [is] Elizur son of Shedeur.
The standard of the camp of Reuben went forward according to their armies. Elizur the son of Shedeur was over his army.
And the standard of the camp of Reuben moved forward according to their armies: and over his host was Elizur the son of Shedeur.
And the sons of Ruben also marched, by their troops and ranks, whose prince was Helisur the son of Sedeur.
The group from the tribe of Reuben went next, carrying their flag. Elizur, the son of Shedeur, was their leader.
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Numbers 10:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/נָסַ֗ע
דֶּ֛גֶל
מַחֲנֵ֥ה
רְאוּבֵ֖ן
לְ/צִבְאֹתָ֑/ם
וְ/עַל
צְבָא֔/וֹ
אֱלִיצ֖וּר
בֶּן
שְׁדֵיאֽוּר
וְ/נָסַ֗ע
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
דֶּ֛גֶל
degel
H1714
standard
N-ms
מַחֲנֵ֥ה
machăneh
H4264
camp
N-cs
רְאוּבֵ֖ן
Rᵉʼûwbên
H7205
Reuben
N-proper
לְ/צִבְאֹתָ֑/ם
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
Prep | N-cp | Suff
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
צְבָא֔/וֹ
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
N-cs | Suff
אֱלִיצ֖וּר
ʼĔlîytsûwr
H468
Elizur
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
שְׁדֵיאֽוּר
Shᵉdêyʼûwr
H7707
Shedeur
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 10:18
וְ/נָסַ֗ע
nâçaʻ
H5265
"to set out"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
In the Bible, this word means to set out or start a journey, like the Israelites departing from Egypt, or to remove something, as in pulling up tent pins.
Definition: 1) to pull out, pull up, set out, journey, remove, set forward, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pull out or up 1a2) to set out, depart 1a3) to journey, march 1a4) to set forth (of wind) 1b) (Niphal) to be pulled up, be removed, be plucked up 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to set out, lead out, cause to spring up 1c2) to remove, quarry
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: cause to blow, bring, get, (make to) go (away, forth, forward, onward, out), (take) journey, march, remove, set aside (forward), [idiom] still, be on his (go their) way. See also: Genesis 11:2; Numbers 33:9; Psalms 78:26.
דֶּ֛גֶל
degel
H1714
"standard"
N-ms
A degel is a flag or standard, often used to identify a group or nation. In Numbers 1:52, the Israelites were instructed to camp by their standards, and in Psalm 60:4, God is said to lift a flag to gather his people.
Definition: banner, standard
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: banner, standard. See also: Numbers 1:52; Numbers 2:31; Song of Solomon 2:4.
מַחֲנֵ֥ה
machăneh
H4264
"camp"
N-cs
This word refers to a camp or army, like the Israelites' encampments in the wilderness. It can also mean a group of people or animals. The KJV translates it as 'army, band, or camp'.
Definition: 1) encampment, camp 1a) camp, place of encampment 1b) camp of armed host, army camp 1c) those who encamp, company, body of people
Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: army, band, battle, camp, company, drove, host, tents. See also: Genesis 32:3; Joshua 6:18; Psalms 27:3.
רְאוּבֵ֖ן
Rᵉʼûwbên
H7205
"Reuben"
N-proper
Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, and the ancestor of the tribe of Reuben. He is mentioned in Genesis as the brother of Simeon, Levi, and Judah, and the father of Hanoch and Pallu.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.32; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Hanoch (H2585J), Pallu (H6396), Hezron (H2696) and Carmi (H3756) § Reuben = "behold a son" 1) the eldest son of Jacob by Leah 2) the tribe descended from Reuben 3) the territory inhabited by the tribe of Reuben
Usage: Occurs in 68 OT verses. KJV: Reuben. See also: Genesis 29:32; Deuteronomy 27:13; Ezekiel 48:31.
לְ/צִבְאֹתָ֑/ם
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
Prep | N-cp | Suff
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.
וְ/עַל
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.
צְבָא֔/וֹ
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
N-cs | Suff
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.
אֱלִיצ֖וּר
ʼĔlîytsûwr
H468
"Elizur"
N-proper
Elizur was a leader of the Reuben tribe, mentioned in Numbers 1:5 and 2:10, who lived during the time of Moses and the wilderness journey. His name means 'my God is a rock' or 'Rock is God'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.5; son of: Shedeur (H7707) § Elizur = "my God is a rock" or "Rock is God" a chief of Reuben in the wilderness
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Elizur. See also: Numbers 1:5; Numbers 7:30; Numbers 10:18.
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.
שְׁדֵיאֽוּר
Shᵉdêyʼûwr
H7707
"Shedeur"
N-proper
Shedeur was an Israelite living during the time of the Exodus, and his name means darter of light. He was the father of Elizur, a chief of the tribe of Reuben. Shedeur is mentioned in Numbers 1:5.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.5; father of: Elizur (H0468) § Shedeur = "darter of light" father of Elizur, chief of the tribe of Reuben at the time of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Shedeur. See also: Numbers 1:5; Numbers 7:30; Numbers 10:18.
Study Notes — Numbers 10:18
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Context — From Sinai to Paran
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.
19Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai was over the division of the tribe of Simeon, 20and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 2:10–16 | On the south side, the divisions of Reuben are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur, and his division numbers 46,500. The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, and his division numbers 59,300. Next will be the tribe of Gad. The leader of the Gadites is Eliasaph son of Deuel, and his division numbers 45,650. The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Reuben is 151,450; they shall set out second. |
| 2 | Numbers 1:5 | These are the names of the men who are to assist you: From the tribe of Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur; |
| 3 | Numbers 26:5–18 | Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu, the Hezronite clan from Hezron, and the Carmite clan from Carmi. These were the clans of Reuben, and their registration numbered 43,730. Now the son of Pallu was Eliab, and the sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. It was Dathan and Abiram, chosen by the congregation, who fought against Moses and Aaron with the followers of Korah who rebelled against the LORD. And the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them along with Korah, whose followers died when the fire consumed 250 men. They serve as a warning sign. However, the line of Korah did not die out. These were the descendants of Simeon by their clans: The Nemuelite clan from Nemuel, the Jaminite clan from Jamin, the Jachinite clan from Jachin, the Zerahite clan from Zerah, and the Shaulite clan from Shaul. These were the clans of Simeon, and there were 22,200 men. These were the descendants of Gad by their clans: The Zephonite clan from Zephon, the Haggite clan from Haggi, the Shunite clan from Shuni, the Oznite clan from Ozni, the Erite clan from Eri, the Arodite clan from Arod, and the Arelite clan from Areli. These were the clans of Gad, and their registration numbered 40,500. |
| 4 | Numbers 7:35 | and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur. |
Numbers 10:18 Summary
In Numbers 10:18, the tribe of Reuben sets out on their journey, led by Elizur son of Shedeur, under their own standard or flag. This shows that each tribe had its own identity and role in the community, but they all worked together to follow God's plan (see Exodus 18:13-27 and Numbers 2:1-34). Just like the Israelites, we are all part of a larger community, and we each have our own part to play in following God's plan for our lives (as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 and Romans 12:3-8). By following God's instructions and working together, we can move forward in our journey with Him, just like the tribe of Reuben did.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the significance of the standard in Numbers 10:18?
The standard in Numbers 10:18 symbolized the unity and identity of the tribe of Reuben, similar to how the banner of the tribe of Judah represented their unique role in the Israelite community, as seen in Numbers 2:3-4 and Numbers 10:14 (see also Exodus 17:15).
Who was Elizur son of Shedeur and why was he important?
Elizur son of Shedeur was the leader of the tribe of Reuben, appointed by God to oversee the tribe's movements and activities, as mentioned in Numbers 1:5 and Numbers 7:30, where he presented offerings on behalf of his tribe.
What does the order of the tribes' departure reveal about God's plan?
The order of the tribes' departure, as outlined in Numbers 10:13-28, demonstrates God's deliberate and organized plan for the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of obedience and following His instructions, as seen in Deuteronomy 11:22-25 and Joshua 1:7-8.
How does Numbers 10:18 relate to the broader narrative of the Israelites' journey?
Numbers 10:18 is part of the larger story of the Israelites' journey from Sinai to the Promised Land, as described in Exodus 19:1-2 and Numbers 33:1-49, highlighting the tribe of Reuben's role in the community and their movement towards the land God had promised them, as seen in Leviticus 23:9-14 and Deuteronomy 1:6-8.
Reflection Questions
- What does the concept of 'setting out under their standard' mean for me in my own life, and how can I apply this idea to my daily journey with God?
- How does the leadership of Elizur son of Shedeur inspire me to step into my own roles and responsibilities, and what can I learn from his example?
- What does the order and organization of the Israelites' departure reveal about God's character, and how can I trust in His plan for my life?
- In what ways can I, like the tribe of Reuben, be a faithful and obedient part of the larger community of believers, and what role do I play in the broader story of God's people?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 10:18
And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their armies,.... Next proceeded the standard of Reuben, having under it the tribes of Simeon and Gad, Numbers 10:19; as "Reuben"
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 10:18
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 10:18
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.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 10:18
17-21. Bearing the tabernacle — By inspecting the plan of the camp (Numbers 2:5, cut) it will be seen that the bearers of the various parts of the tabernacle wheeled into the column after the entire