Numbers 13:12
Numbers 13:12 in Multiple Translations
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli;
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel, the son of Gemalli.
Ammiel, son of Gemalli, from the tribe of Dan.
Of the tribe of Ioseph, to wit, of the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the sonne of Susi:
For the tribe of Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli.
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.
Of the tribe of Joseph, of the sceptre of Manasses, Gaddi the son of Susi.
Ammiel, the son of Gemalli, from the tribe of Dan;
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Numbers 13:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/מַטֵּ֣ה
דָ֔ן
עַמִּיאֵ֖ל
בֶּן
גְּמַלִּֽי
לְ/מַטֵּ֣ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
Prep | N-ms
דָ֔ן
Dân
H1835
Dan
N-proper
עַמִּיאֵ֖ל
ʻAmmîyʼêl
H5988
Ammiel
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
גְּמַלִּֽי
Gᵉmallîy
H1582
Gemalli
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 13:12
לְ/מַטֵּ֣ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
"tribe"
Prep | 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.
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.
עַמִּיאֵ֖ל
ʻAmmîyʼêl
H5988
"Ammiel"
N-proper
Ammiel means 'my kinsman is God', the name of several Israelites, including the father of Bathsheba and a spy from the tribe of Dan. He is mentioned in 2 Samuel 11:3 and 1 Chronicles 3:5. Ammiel lived during the United Monarchy.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.11.3; father of: Bathsheba (H1339); also called Ammiel at 1Ch.3.5; Another name of e.li.am (אֱלִיעָם "Eliam" H0463G) § Ammiel = "my kinsman is God" 1) the spy from the tribe of Dan who perished in the plague for his evil report 2) father of Machir of Lo-debar 3) father of Bathsheba; also 'Eliam' 4) the 6th son of Obed-edom and doorkeeper of the temple
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Ammiel. See also: Numbers 13:12; 2 Samuel 17:27; 1 Chronicles 26:5.
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.
גְּמַלִּֽי
Gᵉmallîy
H1582
"Gemalli"
N-proper
Gemalli was an Israelite who lived during the time of the Exodus, and his name means 'camel driver'. He was the father of Ammiel, a spy from the tribe of Dan. Gemalli is only mentioned in Numbers 13:12.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.13.12; father of: Ammiel (H5988) § Gemalli = "camel driver" the father of Ammiel, the Danite spy
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Gemalli. See also: Numbers 13:12.
Study Notes — Numbers 13:12
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Context — The Spies Explore Canaan
Numbers 13:12 Summary
This verse tells us that Ammiel, the son of Gemalli, was chosen from the tribe of Dan to be one of the twelve leaders who would spy out the Promised Land. This selection was part of God's plan to help the Israelites understand what they would be facing in the Promised Land, as seen in Numbers 13:1-2. Ammiel's role in the scouting mission teaches us about the importance of obedience and trust in God's plan, as seen in Numbers 13:1-3 and Hebrews 11:8-10. By studying Ammiel's story, we can learn more about God's character and His relationship with His people, and how we can apply these lessons to our own lives, as seen in Romans 15:4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it significant that Ammiel is from the tribe of Dan?
Ammiel's selection from the tribe of Dan is significant because it represents the tribe's participation in the scouting mission, as instructed by God in Numbers 13:1-2, and it shows that the tribe of Dan is included in God's plan, just like the other tribes, as seen in Genesis 49:16-18.
What can we learn from Ammiel's father, Gemalli?
Although the Bible does not provide much information about Gemalli, we can learn that Ammiel's selection is not based on his father's reputation, but rather on God's sovereignty, as seen in Numbers 13:1-2, where God instructs Moses to select leaders from each tribe.
How does Ammiel's selection relate to the rest of the Bible?
Ammiel's selection is part of the larger narrative of God's relationship with the Israelites, as seen in Exodus 19:5-6, where God establishes the Israelites as His chosen people, and it points forward to the ultimate fulfillment of God's plan in Jesus Christ, as seen in Romans 11:25-27.
What role does Ammiel play in the scouting mission?
As one of the twelve leaders, Ammiel plays a crucial role in the scouting mission, as he is responsible for gathering information about the Promised Land and reporting back to Moses, as instructed in Numbers 13:17-20, and his findings will help determine the Israelites' course of action, as seen in Numbers 13:26-33.
Reflection Questions
- What does Ammiel's selection from the tribe of Dan reveal about God's character and His relationship with the Israelites?
- How does Ammiel's role in the scouting mission relate to our own roles in God's plan, and what can we learn from his example?
- What can we learn from the fact that Ammiel is not a well-known figure in the Bible, and how does this relate to our own lives and ministries?
- How does the selection of Ammiel and the other leaders relate to the concept of spiritual leadership, as seen in 1 Timothy 3:1-13 and Titus 1:5-9?
- What does Ammiel's story teach us about the importance of obedience and trust in God's plan, as seen in Numbers 13:1-3 and Hebrews 11:8-10?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 13:12
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli. [See comments on Numbers 13:4].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 13:12
And these were their names: of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 13:12
1–24. The spies are sent out, and search the land.