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Numbers 10:25

Numbers 10:25 in Multiple Translations

Finally, the divisions of the camp of Dan set out under their standard, serving as the rear guard for all units, with Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai in command.

¶ And the standard of the camp of the children of Dan set forward, which was the rereward of all the camps throughout their hosts: and over his host was Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

And the standard of the camp of the children of Dan, which was the rearward of all the camps, set forward according to their hosts: and over his host was Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

And the flag of the children of Dan, whose tents were moved last of all, went forward with their armies: and at the head of his army was Ahiezer, the son of Ammishaddai.

Lastly came the divisions of Dan who marched out under their flag, defending the rear of all the tribal groups, with Ahiezer, son of Ammishaddai, in charge.

Last, the standerd of the hoste of the children of Dan marched, gathering all ye hostes according to their armies: and ouer his bande was Ahiezer the sonne of Ammishaddai.

And the standard of the camp of the sons of Dan hath journeyed (rearward to all the camps), by their hosts, and over its host [is] Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai.

The standard of the camp of the children of Dan, which was the rear guard of all the camps, set forward according to their armies. Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai was over his army.

And the standard of the camp of the children of Dan moved forward, which was the rear-ward of all the camps throughout their hosts: and over his host was Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

The last of all the camp marched the sons of Dan by their troops, in whose army the prince was Ahiezer the son of Ammisaddai.

The ones who went last were the group from the tribe of Dan, carrying their flag. Ahiezer, the son of Ammishaddai, was their leader.

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Numbers 10:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/נָסַ֗ע דֶּ֚גֶל מַחֲנֵ֣ה בְנֵי דָ֔ן מְאַסֵּ֥ף לְ/כָל הַֽ/מַּחֲנֹ֖ת לְ/צִבְאֹתָ֑/ם וְ/עַל צְבָא֔/וֹ אֲחִיעֶ֖זֶר בֶּן עַמִּישַׁדָּֽי
וְ/נָסַ֗ע nâçaʻ H5265 to set out Conj | V-Qal-3ms
דֶּ֚גֶל degel H1714 standard N-ms
מַחֲנֵ֣ה machăneh H4264 camp N-cs
בְנֵי bên H1121 son N-mp
דָ֔ן Dân H1835 Dan N-proper
מְאַסֵּ֥ף ʼâçaph H622 to gather V-Piel
לְ/כָל kôl H3605 all Prep | N-ms
הַֽ/מַּחֲנֹ֖ת machăneh H4264 camp Art | N-cp
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
אֲחִיעֶ֖זֶר ʼĂchîyʻezer H295 Ahiezer N-proper
בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms
עַמִּישַׁדָּֽי ʻAmmîyshadday H5996 Ammishaddai N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 10:25

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.
דֶּ֚גֶל 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.
מַחֲנֵ֣ה 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.
בְנֵי 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.
דָ֔ן Dân H1835 "Dan" N-proper
Dan was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Dan was known for its skills in warfare and is mentioned in the book of Genesis.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Dan living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.6; son of: Israel (H3478) and Bilhah (H1090A); brother of: Naphtali (H5321); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Hushim (H2366B) § Dan = "a judge" 1) the 5th son of Jacob, the 1st of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid 2) the tribe descended from Dan, the son of Jacob 3) a city in Dan, the most northern landmark of Palestine
Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: Daniel See also: Genesis 14:14; Judges 13:25; Jeremiah 4:15.
מְאַסֵּ֥ף ʼâçaph H622 "to gather" V-Piel
To gather means to bring people or things together, often for a purpose like worship or community. It can also mean to take away or remove something, like gathering a harvest. This word appears in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) to gather, receive, remove, gather in 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to gather, collect 1a2) to gather (an individual into company of others) 1a3) to bring up the rear 1a4) to gather and take away, remove, withdraw 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to assemble, be gathered 1b2) (pass of Qal 1a2) 1b2a) to be gathered to one's fathers 1b2b) to be brought in or into (association with others) 1b3) (pass of Qal 1a4) 1b3a) to be taken away, removed, perish 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to gather (harvest) 1c2) to take in, receive into 1c3) rearguard, rearward (subst) 1d) (Pual) to be gathered 1e) (Hithpael) to gather oneself or themselves
Usage: Occurs in 188 OT verses. KJV: assemble, bring, consume, destroy, felch, gather (in, together, up again), [idiom] generally, get (him), lose, put all together, receive, recover (another from leprosy), (be) rereward, [idiom] surely, take (away, into, up), [idiom] utterly, withdraw. See also: Genesis 6:21; 1 Chronicles 11:13; Psalms 26:9.
לְ/כָל kôl H3605 "all" Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַֽ/מַּחֲנֹ֖ת machăneh H4264 "camp" Art | N-cp
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.
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.
אֲחִיעֶ֖זֶר ʼĂchîyʻezer H295 "Ahiezer" N-proper
Ahiezer means 'my brother is help' and refers to two Israelites, one a Danite chief who helped Moses and another who was one of David's heroes. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:3. Ahiezer was the son of Shemaah and brother of Joash.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.3; son of: Shemaah (H8094); brother of: Joash (H3101L) § Ahiezer = "my brother is help" 1) a Danite chief who assisted Moses 2) a Danite chief, one of David's heroes
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Ahiezer. See also: Numbers 1:12; Numbers 7:71; 1 Chronicles 12:3.
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.
עַמִּישַׁדָּֽי ʻAmmîyshadday H5996 "Ammishaddai" N-proper
Ammishaddai means my kinsman is Almighty, the name of an Israelite who lived during the time of the Exodus. He was the father of Ahiezer, a prince of the tribe of Dan, and is mentioned in Numbers 1:12. Ammishaddai's name reflects his trust in God's power and might.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.12; father of: Ahiezer (H0295) § Ammishaddai = "my kinsman is Almighty" father of Ahiezer, prince of the tribe of Dan at the time of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ammishaddai. See also: Numbers 1:12; Numbers 7:66; Numbers 10:25.

Study Notes — Numbers 10:25

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Context — From Sinai to Paran

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1 Joshua 6:9 While the horns continued to sound, the armed troops marched ahead of the priests who blew the horns, and the rear guard followed the ark.
2 Numbers 1:12 from Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai;
3 Genesis 49:16–17 Dan shall provide justice for his people as one of the tribes of Israel. He will be a snake by the road, a viper in the path that bites the horse’s heels so that its rider tumbles backward.
4 Isaiah 52:12 For you will not leave in a hurry nor flee in haste, for the LORD goes before you, and the God of Israel is your rear guard.
5 Deuteronomy 25:17–18 Remember what the Amalekites did to you along your way from Egypt, how they met you on your journey when you were tired and weary, and they attacked all your stragglers; they had no fear of God.
6 Numbers 7:66 On the tenth day Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai, the leader of the Danites, drew near.
7 Isaiah 58:8 Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.
8 Numbers 26:42–51 These were the descendants of Dan by their clans: The Shuhamite clan from Shuham. These were the clans of Dan. All of them were Shuhamite clans, and their registration numbered 64,400. These were the descendants of Asher by their clans: The Imnite clan from Imnah, the Ishvite clan from Ishvi, and the Beriite clan from Beriah. And these were the descendants of Beriah: the Heberite clan from Heber and the Malchielite clan from Malchiel. And the name of Asher’s daughter was Serah. These were the clans of Asher, and their registration numbered 53,400. These were the descendants of Naphtali by their clans: The Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel, the Gunite clan from Guni, the Jezerite clan from Jezer, and the Shillemite clan from Shillem. These were the clans of Naphtali, and their registration numbered 45,400. These men of Israel numbered 601,730 in all.
9 Numbers 2:25–31 On the north side, the divisions of Dan are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Danites is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai, and his division numbers 62,700. The tribe of Asher will camp next to it. The leader of the Asherites is Pagiel son of Ocran, and his division numbers 41,500. Next will be the tribe of Naphtali. The leader of the Naphtalites is Ahira son of Enan, and his division numbers 53,400. The total number of men in the camp of Dan is 157,600; they shall set out last, under their standards.”

Numbers 10:25 Summary

This verse, Numbers 10:25, tells us about the tribe of Dan and their role as the rear guard for the Israelite camp. Being a rear guard means protecting and watching over others, and this is something that God does for us, as mentioned in Isaiah 52:12. The tribe of Dan was led by Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai, who was chosen by God to lead and guide them. This reminds us that God is always with us, guiding and protecting us, just like He was with the Israelites in the wilderness (as seen in Exodus 13:21-22 and Numbers 9:15-23).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the tribe of Dan being at the rear of the Israelite camp?

The tribe of Dan being at the rear of the Israelite camp, as seen in Numbers 10:25, suggests that they were serving as a protective guard for the rest of the tribes, ensuring their safety as they journeyed through the wilderness, much like the Lord Himself is our rear guard, as mentioned in Isaiah 52:12.

Who was Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai and why was he chosen to lead the tribe of Dan?

Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai was a leader of the tribe of Dan, chosen by God to oversee the divisions of the camp of Dan, as stated in Numbers 10:25, and his leadership was likely due to his faithfulness and obedience to God, as seen in the example of other leaders in the Bible, such as Moses in Exodus 18:21.

What can we learn from the organization and structure of the Israelite camp?

The organization and structure of the Israelite camp, as described in Numbers 10:25 and surrounding verses, demonstrate the importance of order, discipline, and leadership in the community of God's people, reflecting the wisdom and guidance of God, as seen in Proverbs 24:3-4.

How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Numbers 10?

This verse is part of the larger narrative of Numbers 10, which describes the Israelites' journey from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land, and highlights the importance of following God's instructions and trusting in His guidance, as emphasized in Numbers 9:23 and Deuteronomy 1:3.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does it mean to be a 'rear guard' for others, and how can I apply this concept to my own life and relationships?
  2. How does the leadership of Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai inspire me to seek out and submit to godly leadership in my own life?
  3. What are some ways that I can demonstrate faithfulness and obedience to God, like the leaders of the Israelite tribes?
  4. How can I trust in God's guidance and provision, even when the journey ahead seems uncertain or challenging, as the Israelites did in Numbers 10?

Gill's Exposition on Numbers 10:25

And the standard of the camp of the children of Dan set forward,.... Next after that of Ephraim, the last of all: which was the rearward of all the camps throughout their host; which brought up the

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 10:25

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.

Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 10:25

Numbers 10:25 And the standard of the camp of the children of Dan set forward, [which was] the rereward of all the camps throughout their hosts: and over his host [was] Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.Ver. 25. The rearward of all the camp.] Called the gathering host. Because to their charge was committed the care of gathering together the lame, faint, and feeble, and to look that nothing was lost, or left behind. And to this David seems to allude. Compare Isaiah 58:8; Isaiah 52:12.

Cambridge Bible on Numbers 10:25

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 10:25

25. The rearward of all the camps — Literally, the gatherer. The division on the north side of the camp, under the lead of the tribe of Dan, was to pick up all the stragglers and the feeble ones, and to close up the rear.

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