Numbers 34:24
Numbers 34:24 in Multiple Translations
Kemuel son of Shiphtan, a leader from the tribe of Ephraim;
And the prince of the tribe of the children of Ephraim, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.
And of the tribe of the children of Ephraim a prince, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.
And of the tribe of the children of Ephraim, a chief, Kemuel, the son of Shiphtan.
A leader from the tribe of Ephraim: Kemuel, son of Shiphtan.
And of the tribe of the sonnes of Ephraim, the prince Kemuel, the sonne of Shiphtan.
and of the tribe of the sons of Ephraim, the prince Kemuel son of Shiphtan;
Of the tribe of the children of Ephraim a prince, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.
And the prince of the tribe of the children of Ephraim, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.
Of the tribe of Ephraim, Camuel the son of Sephtan.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 34:24
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Numbers 34:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/לְ/מַטֵּ֥ה
בְנֵֽי
אֶפְרַ֖יִם
נָשִׂ֑יא
קְמוּאֵ֖ל
בֶּן
שִׁפְטָֽן
וּ/לְ/מַטֵּ֥ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
Conj | Prep | N-ms
בְנֵֽי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אֶפְרַ֖יִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
Ephraim
N-proper
נָשִׂ֑יא
nâsîyʼ
H5387
leader
N-ms
קְמוּאֵ֖ל
Qᵉmûwʼêl
H7055
Kemuel
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
שִׁפְטָֽן
Shiphṭân
H8204
Shiphtan
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 34:24
וּ/לְ/מַטֵּ֥ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
"tribe"
Conj | 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.
בְנֵֽי
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.
אֶפְרַ֖יִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
"Ephraim"
N-proper
Ephraim means doubly fruitful, referring to Joseph's son and the tribe that descended from him. The tribe of Ephraim was a significant part of Israel's history. Ephraim is also the name of a region in the Bible.
Definition: Ephraim = "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful" the country of the tribe of Ephraim Also named: Ephraim (Ἐφραίμ "Ephraim" G2187)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Ephraim, Ephraimites. See also: Genesis 41:52; 1 Chronicles 27:20; Psalms 60:9.
נָשִׂ֑יא
nâsîyʼ
H5387
"leader"
N-ms
This word refers to a leader or a high-ranking official, like a king or a captain. It can also describe a rising mist, as seen in Isaiah 60:13. In the Bible, it often symbolizes power and authority.
Definition: one lifted up, chief, prince, captain, leader
Usage: Occurs in 120 OT verses. KJV: captain, chief, cloud, governor, prince, ruler, vapour. See also: Genesis 17:20; Numbers 34:26; Psalms 135:7.
קְמוּאֵ֖ל
Qᵉmûwʼêl
H7055
"Kemuel"
N-proper
Kemuel was a man who lived during the time of Abraham and the Divided Monarchy. He was a relative of Abraham and the father of Aram, and is also mentioned in 1 Chronicles as the father of Hashabiah. His name means 'raised of God'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.17; father of: Hashabiah (H2811K) § Kemuel = "raised of God" 1) son of Nahor by Milcah and father of Aram 2) son of Shiphtan, prince of the tribe of Ephraim, and one of the 12 men selected to apportion the promised land between the tribes 3) Levite, father of Hashabiah, prince of the tribe in the time of David
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Kemuel. See also: Genesis 22:21; Numbers 34:24; 1 Chronicles 27:17.
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.
שִׁפְטָֽן
Shiphṭân
H8204
"Shiphtan"
N-proper
Shiphtan was an Israelite whose son Kemuel led the tribe of Ephraim in dividing the promised land. The name means 'judicial', and Shiphtan is mentioned in Numbers as a key figure in Israel's early history, highlighting the importance of leadership and decision-making.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.34.24; father of: Kemuel (H7055H) § Shiphtan = "judicial" an Ephraimite, father of Kemuel, the leader of the tribe selected to divide the promised land between the tribes
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Shiphtan. See also: Numbers 34:24.
Study Notes — Numbers 34:24
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Context — Leaders to Divide the Land
22Bukki son of Jogli, a leader from the tribe of Dan;
23Hanniel son of Ephod, a leader from the tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph;
24Kemuel son of Shiphtan, a leader from the tribe of Ephraim;
25Eli-zaphan son of Parnach, a leader from the tribe of Zebulun; 26Paltiel son of Azzan, a leader from the tribe of Issachar;Numbers 34:24 Summary
[Kemuel was a leader from the tribe of Ephraim who helped divide the land of Canaan among the Israelites, as part of God's plan to give them a new home (Numbers 34:16-29, Joshua 14:1). His name means 'God raises' or 'God stands', which reminds us of God's power and faithfulness to His people (Psalms 113:7-8). Kemuel's story teaches us about the importance of trusting in God's plan and being faithful leaders, just like Joshua and other leaders in the Bible (Joshua 1:7-9, 1 Timothy 4:12).]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Kemuel and why is he mentioned in Numbers 34:24?
Kemuel was a leader from the tribe of Ephraim, and he is mentioned in Numbers 34:24 as one of the leaders appointed by God to help divide the land of Canaan among the tribes of Israel, as seen in Numbers 34:16-29, with a similar role to that of Joshua in Joshua 14:1.
What does the name Kemuel mean and is it significant?
The name Kemuel means 'God raises' or 'God stands', which is significant because it reflects the faith and trust of the Israelites in God's power and provision, as expressed in Psalms 113:7-8, where God lifts up the poor and needy.
How does Kemuel's role as a leader in Ephraim relate to the rest of the Bible?
Kemuel's role as a leader in Ephraim is part of the larger story of God's covenant with the Israelites and the division of the land, which is also discussed in Deuteronomy 32:8-9 and Ezekiel 47:13, highlighting God's faithfulness to His people.
What can we learn from Kemuel's example as a leader in the Bible?
Kemuel's example teaches us about the importance of faithfulness, leadership, and trust in God's plan, as seen in Proverbs 28:1 and 1 Timothy 4:12, where leaders are called to be examples of faith and integrity.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be a leader in God's kingdom, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How does Kemuel's story relate to the concept of God's sovereignty and provision in my own life?
- What are some ways I can trust in God's plan and provision, just like the Israelites did in Numbers 34:24?
- How can I be a faithful leader or example in my own community, just like Kemuel was in the tribe of Ephraim?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 34:24
[See comments on Numbers 34:19].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 34:24
These are the names of the men which shall divide the land unto you: Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun. Names of the men which shall divide the land.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 34:24
16–29. Ten princes were appointed to superintend the allotment of the land, one from each of the nine and a halt tribes who settled west of the Jordan. In supreme command are Joshua and Eleazar, the successors of Moses and Aaron as the civil and religious beads of the nation.