Numbers 13:13
Numbers 13:13 in Multiple Translations
from the tribe of Asher, Sethur son of Michael;
Of the tribe of Asher, Sethur the son of Michael.
Of the tribe of Asher, Sethur the son of Michael.
Of the tribe of Asher, Sethur, the son of Michael
Sethur, son of Michael, from the tribe of Asher.
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the sonne of Gemalli:
For the tribe of Asher, Sethur son of Michael.
Of the tribe of Asher, Sethur the son of Michael.
Of the tribe of Asher, Sethur the son of Michael.
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.
Sethur, the son of Michael, from the tribe of Asher;
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Numbers 13:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/מַטֵּ֣ה
אָשֵׁ֔ר
סְת֖וּר
בֶּן
מִיכָאֵֽל
לְ/מַטֵּ֣ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
Prep | N-ms
אָשֵׁ֔ר
ʼÂshêr
H836
Asher
N-proper
סְת֖וּר
Çᵉthûwr
H5639
Sethur
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
מִיכָאֵֽל
Mîykâʼêl
H4317
Michael
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 13:13
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.
אָשֵׁ֔ר
ʼÂshêr
H836
"Asher"
N-proper
Asher was the eighth son of Jacob and one of the twelve tribes of Israel, mentioned in Genesis 30:13. The tribe of Asher was known for its happy and blessed people. Asher is also the name of a region in Palestine.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.13; son of: Israel (H3478) and Zilpah (H2153); brother of: Gad (H1410); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Imnah (H3232), Ishvah (H3438), Ishvi (H3440), Beriah (H1283) and Serah (H8294); also translated "pine" or "cypress wood" at Ezk.27.6(?); Ashurite at 2Sa.2.9(?); § Asher = "happy" 1) son of Jacob and Zilpah 2) the tribe descended from Asher 3) a city east of Shechem in Manasseh
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: Asher See also: Genesis 30:13; Joshua 17:11; Ezekiel 48:34.
סְת֖וּר
Çᵉthûwr
H5639
"Sethur"
N-proper
Sethur was an Israelite who lived during the time of the wilderness and was one of the spies sent to explore Canaan, as mentioned in Numbers 13:13.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.13.13; son of: Michael (H4317) § Sethur = "hidden" son of Michael, the spy from the tribe of Asher
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Sethur. See also: Numbers 13:13.
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.
מִיכָאֵֽל
Mîykâʼêl
H4317
"Michael"
N-proper
Michael means who is like God, an archangel in Daniel 10:13 and name of nine Israelites. He stands for Israel in times of conflict.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.10.13 Also named: Michaēl (Μιχαήλ "Michael" G3413) § Michael = "who is like God" 1) one of, the chief, or the first archangel who is described as the one who stands in time of conflict for the children of Israel 2) an Asherite, father of Sethur, one of the 12 spies of Israel 3) one of the Gadites who settled in the land of Bashan 4) another Gadite, ancestor of Abihail 5) a Gershonite Levite, ancestor of Asaph 6) one of the 5 sons of Izrahiah of the tribe of Issachar 7) a Benjamite of the sons of Beriah 8) one of the captains from Manasseh who joined David at Ziklag 9) father or ancestor of Omri, chief of the tribe of Issachar in the reign of David 10) one of the sons of Jehoshaphat who were murdered by their elder brother, Jehoram 11) father or ancestor of Zebadiah, of the sons of Shephatiah
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Michael. See also: Numbers 13:13; 1 Chronicles 12:21; Daniel 12:1.
Study Notes — Numbers 13:13
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Context — The Spies Explore Canaan
Numbers 13:13 Summary
This verse, Numbers 13:13, tells us about a man named Sethur, who was the son of Michael and a leader from the tribe of Asher. God chose him, along with other leaders, to spy out the land of Canaan and report back to Moses and the people, as seen in Numbers 13:1-2. This was an important task, as it would help the Israelites prepare to enter the Promised Land, just like God had promised them (Genesis 12:7, Exodus 3:8). By obeying God's call, Sethur son of Michael showed us the importance of trusting and following God's plan for our lives, even when we don't fully understand what's happening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Sethur son of Michael in the Bible?
Sethur son of Michael was a leader from the tribe of Asher, chosen by God to spy out the land of Canaan, as recorded in Numbers 13:13 and also mentioned in the list of spies in Numbers 13:4-15, which includes other leaders like Gaddi son of Susi from the tribe of Manasseh and Ammiel son of Gemalli from the tribe of Dan.
What was the significance of the tribe of Asher in the Bible?
The tribe of Asher was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and they played an important role in the history of God's people, as seen in Deuteronomy 33:24, where Moses blessed the tribe of Asher, saying they would be blessed with abundant oil and iron, and also in Genesis 30:13, where Asher's mother, Zilpah, named him Asher, meaning happy or blessed.
Why did God choose these specific leaders to spy out the land of Canaan?
God chose these leaders, including Sethur son of Michael, because they were representatives of their respective tribes, and God wanted to give them a firsthand look at the Promised Land, as seen in Numbers 13:1-2, where God instructs Moses to send out the spies, and also in Deuteronomy 1:22-23, where Moses explains that the idea to send out spies came from the people, but God still used it for His purposes.
What can we learn from the example of Sethur son of Michael in the Bible?
We can learn the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God's call, just like Sethur son of Michael, who was chosen to serve God in a specific role, as seen in Numbers 13:13, and we can also learn from the example of other leaders in the Bible, such as Joshua, who trusted God and led the people into the Promised Land, as seen in Joshua 1:1-9.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be chosen by God for a specific task, and how can I respond to God's call on my life, just like Sethur son of Michael did?
- How can I trust God's plan for my life, even when I don't understand what's happening, just like the Israelites did when they sent out the spies to explore the land of Canaan?
- What are some ways I can be a faithful representative of God's people, like Sethur son of Michael was for the tribe of Asher, and how can I apply this to my own life and relationships?
- How can I balance the need for wisdom and discernment with the need for faith and trust in God's plan, as seen in the story of the spies in Numbers 13?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 13:13
Of the tribe of Asher, Sethur the son of Michael. [See comments on Numbers 13:4].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 13:13
And these were their names: of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 13:13
Verse 13. Sethur, the son of Michael.] It would have been strange had the numerous searches after the explanation of the mystical number 666, Revelation 13:18; Revelation 17:5, met with nothing to their purpose in the name of this son of Michael. סתור Sethur, from סתר sathar, to hide or conceal, signifies hidden or mysterious, and includes in it the numerical letters of the No. 666: ס60, + ת400, + ו6, + ר200, = 666. But of what utility can such expositions be to any subject of history or theology?
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 13:13
1–24. The spies are sent out, and search the land.