Numbers 34:28
Numbers 34:28 in Multiple Translations
and Pedahel son of Ammihud, a leader from the tribe of Naphtali.”
And the prince of the tribe of the children of Naphtali, Pedahel the son of Ammihud.
And of the tribe of the children of Naphtali a prince, Pedahel the son of Ammihud.
And of the tribe of the children of Naphtali, a chief, Pedahel, the son of Ammihud.
A leader from the tribe of Naphtali: Pedahel, son of Ammihud.”
And of the tribe of the sonnes of Naphtali, the prince Pedahel, the sonne of Ammihud.
and of the tribe of the sons of Naphtali, the prince Pedahel son of Ammihud.'
Of the tribe of the children of Naphtali a prince, Pedahel the son of Ammihud.”
And the prince of the tribe of the children of Naphtali, Pedahel the son of Ammihud.
Of the tribe of Nephtali: Phedael the son of Ammiud.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 34:28
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Numbers 34:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/לְ/מַטֵּ֥ה
בְנֵֽי
נַפְתָּלִ֖י
נָשִׂ֑יא
פְּדַהְאֵ֖ל
בֶּן
עַמִּיהֽוּד
וּ/לְ/מַטֵּ֥ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
Conj | Prep | N-ms
בְנֵֽי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
נַפְתָּלִ֖י
Naphtâlîy
H5321
Naphtali
N-proper
נָשִׂ֑יא
nâsîyʼ
H5387
leader
N-ms
פְּדַהְאֵ֖ל
Pᵉdahʼêl
H6300
Pedahel
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
עַמִּיהֽוּד
ʻAmmîyhûwd
H5989
Ammihud
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 34:28
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.
נַפְתָּלִ֖י
Naphtâlîy
H5321
"Naphtali"
N-proper
Naphtali was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He was born to Bilhah, Rachel's servant, and is first mentioned in Genesis 30:8. Naphtali's descendants lived in the region of Galilee.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Naphtali living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.8; son of: Israel (H3478) and Bilhah (H1090A); brother of: Dan (H1835H); 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: Jahzeel (H3183), Guni (H1476), Jezer (H3337) and Shillem (H8006) Also named: Nephthaleim (Νεφθαλείμ "Naphtali" G3508) § Naphtali = "wrestling" 1) the 5th son of Jacob and the 2nd by Bilhah the handmaid of Rachel 2) the tribe descended from Naphtali the son of Jacob 3) the territory assigned to the tribe of Naphtali
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: Naphtali. See also: Genesis 30:8; Judges 1:33; Psalms 68:28.
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.
פְּדַהְאֵ֖ל
Pᵉdahʼêl
H6300
"Pedahel"
N-proper
Pedahel was an Israelite leader, the son of Ammihud, and his name means 'ransomed by God', showing God's redemption.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.34.28; son of: Ammihud (H5989I) § Pedahel = "ransomed by God" son of Ammihud and prince of the tribe of Naphtali
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Pedahel. See also: Numbers 34:28.
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.
עַמִּיהֽוּד
ʻAmmîyhûwd
H5989
"Ammihud"
N-proper
Ammihud means 'my kinsman is majesty', the name of several Israelites, including an Ephraimite and a Simeonite. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:4 as the son of Omri and father of Uthai. Ammihud lived during the Exile and Return.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at 1Ch.9.4; son of: Omri (H6018I); father of: Uthai (H5793) § Ammihud = "my kinsman is majesty" 1) an Ephraimite, father of Elishama, the chief of the tribe at the time of the exodus 2) a Simeonite, father of Shemuel 3) father of Pedahel, prince of the tribe of Naphtali 4) father of king Talmai of Geshur 5) a descendant of Judah through his son Pharez
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Ammihud. See also: Numbers 1:10; Numbers 34:20; 1 Chronicles 9:4.
Study Notes — Numbers 34:28
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Context — Leaders to Divide the Land
26Paltiel son of Azzan, a leader from the tribe of Issachar;
27Ahihud son of Shelomi, a leader from the tribe of Asher;
28and Pedahel son of Ammihud, a leader from the tribe of Naphtali.”
29These are the ones whom the LORD commanded to apportion the inheritance to the Israelites in the land of Canaan.Numbers 34:28 Summary
This verse tells us about Pedahel, a leader from the tribe of Naphtali, who was chosen by God to help divide the land of Canaan among the Israelites, as part of God's plan to give each tribe their own territory, as seen in Numbers 26:52-56. Just like the Israelites, we are all part of a larger community, and God has a plan for each of us, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11. We can learn from Pedahel's example by being faithful leaders and servants of God, using our talents and abilities to further His kingdom, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 10:31. By following God's plan and working together, we can achieve great things and bring glory to His name, as seen in Psalm 115:3 and Matthew 5:16.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Pedahel son of Ammihud?
Pedahel son of Ammihud was a leader from the tribe of Naphtali, as stated in Numbers 34:28, and was one of the leaders chosen by God to help divide the land of Canaan among the Israelites, as seen in Numbers 34:29 and Deuteronomy 1:38.
What was the significance of the tribe of Naphtali?
The tribe of Naphtali was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and its leaders, like Pedahel, played important roles in the allocation of land and the organization of the Israelites, as mentioned in Numbers 34:28 and Joshua 19:32-39.
How did the leaders of the tribes of Israel contribute to the distribution of the land?
The leaders of the tribes of Israel, including Pedahel, were commissioned by God to apportion the land of Canaan among the Israelites, as stated in Numbers 34:29, and they worked under the guidance of Joshua, as seen in Joshua 13-19, to allocate the land according to God's instructions in Numbers 26:52-56 and Ezekiel 47:13-23.
What does this verse reveal about God's plan for the Israelites?
This verse reveals that God had a specific plan for the Israelites, including the allocation of land to each tribe, and that He chose leaders like Pedahel to help carry out this plan, as seen in Numbers 34:28 and Deuteronomy 32:8-9, demonstrating God's sovereignty and care for His people, as stated in Psalm 115:3 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What does the selection of Pedahel as a leader from the tribe of Naphtali reveal about God's character and His relationship with the Israelites?
- How does the assignment of leaders from each tribe contribute to the overall organization and unity of the Israelites, and what can we learn from this about teamwork and cooperation in our own lives?
- What does the fact that God commanded the leaders to apportion the land to the Israelites, as stated in Numbers 34:29, say about God's involvement in the details of our lives, and how can we apply this principle to our own circumstances?
- In what ways can we, like Pedahel, be faithful leaders and servants of God, using our talents and abilities to further His kingdom and bring glory to His name, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 10:31 and Colossians 3:17?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 34:28
[See comments on Numbers 34:19].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 34:28
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 34:28
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.