Numbers 1:16

Translations

Modern

These men were appointed from the congregation; they were the leaders of the tribes of their fathers, the heads of the clans of Israel.

Traditional

These were the renowned of the congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers, heads of thousands in Israel.

Literal

These were chosen from the congregation, leaders of the tribes of their fathers; they were the heads of thousands in Israel.

Latin

Hi nobilissimi principes multitudinis per tribus et cognationes suas, et capita exercitus Israël,

Original

Hebrew

English

These men were appointed from the congregation; they were the leaders of the tribes of their fathers, the heads of the clans of Israel.

Notes

Numbers 1:16

These tribal leaders proved to be responsible and trustworthy by completing other important tasks.

Numbers 1:2–16

those who are twenty years of age or older by their divisions—everyone who can serve in Israel’s army: This registration gathered more information than the earlier census (compare Exodus 38:26).
These are the names of the men who are to assist you: Hebrew culture was tribal, centered around clans and families. They easily identified the tribal leaders, who appear again as a group in Numbers 7.
Moses and Aaron did not include the tribe of Levi in this registration because it had a special status in Israelite society (see Numbers 1:47–53; 26:51–62; Deuteronomy 18:5; 33:8–11).

Numbers 1:1–16

God chose a family leader from each tribe (except the tribe of Levi), to count Israel's men who were old enough to be soldiers.

Related verses

Exodus 18:25
So Moses chose capable men from all Israel and made them heads over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.
Numbers 7:2
And the leaders of Israel, the heads of their families, presented an offering. These men were the tribal leaders who had supervised the registration.
Exodus 18:21
Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.
Numbers 26:9
…and the sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. It was Dathan and Abiram, chosen by the congregation, who rebelled against Moses and Aaron with the followers of Korah who rebelled against the LORD.
1 Chronicles 27:16–22
These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah;
Numbers 16:2
…a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 men of Israel renowned as leaders of the congregation and representatives in the assembly.
Numbers 1:4
And one man from each tribe, the head of each family, must be there with you.
Numbers 10:14–27
First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out under their standard, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command.
Numbers 7:10–83
When the altar was anointed, the leaders approached with their offerings for its dedication and presented them before the altar.
Numbers 11:17
And I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take some of the Spirit that is on you and put that Spirit on them. They will help you bear the burden of the people, so that you do not have to bear it by yourself.
1 Samuel 23:23
Observe and find out all the places where he hides. Then come back to me with certainty, and I will go with you. If he is in the land, I will search him out among all the clans of Judah.”
Judges 6:15
“Please, my Lord,” Gideon replied, “how can I save Israel? Indeed, my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the youngest in my father’s house.”

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Deuteronomy, Book of Genealogy Numbers, Book of

Topics

Government: Executive officers of Tribes and Cities Israel: Number of, at Sinai, by Tribes Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To Mount Sinai: Second Numbering of the People The Tribes of Israel: Each of Under a President or Chief

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