Numbers 10:22

Translations

Modern

Next, the divisions of the camp of Ephraim set out under their standard, with Elishama son of Ammihud in command.

Traditional

And the standard of the camp of the children of Ephraim set forward according to their armies: and over his host was Elishama the son of Ammihud.

Literal

And the standard of the camp of the sons of Ephraim set out, according to their armies, and over their army was Elishama son of Ammihud.

Latin

Moverunt castra et filii Ephraim per turmas suas, in quorum exercitu princeps erat Elisama filius Ammiud.

Original

Hebrew

English

Next, the divisions of the camp of Ephraim set out under their standard, with Elishama son of Ammihud in command.

Notes

Numbers 10:13–28

The order of march described here is different from 2:3–34. There, all three Levitical clans carried the tabernacle and its furnishings in the center of the camp. They marched between the groups led by Judah and Reuben, and the groups led by Ephraim and Dan.

In this passage, the arrangement is more detailed. The Gershonites and Merarites carried the structural parts of the tabernacle between Judah and Reuben. The Kohathites carried the most sacred furniture between Reuben and Ephraim.

This arrangement was practical. It gave the Gershonites and Merarites time to set up the tabernacle before the Kohathites arrived with the sacred objects. This plan also provided protection for the holy items.

In addition, this pattern spread the Levites among the tribes. Their presence among the people may have strengthened spiritual influence throughout the camp (compare Matthew 13:33; 16:6, 11–12; 1 Corinthians 5:6–7).

Numbers 10:11–36

Leaving Sinai was a key moment in Israel's history. The Israelites now had the law and God would test them on how they obeyed it. The departure from Sinai marked the start of the march toward Canaan, although it became a long journey (compare Deuteronomy 1:6–8, 19). This passage summarizes the daily routines during the journey.

Theme notes and profiles

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People

Ammihud: Father of Elishama, leader of Ephraim Elishama: A leader from the tribe of Ephraim Ephraim: Second son of Joseph, and a tribe of Israel

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of Elishama Genealogy God, Names of Midian, Midianite Numbers, Book of

Topics

Armies: March in Ranks: Standards Elishama: Grandfather of Joshua Ephraim: A Tribe of Israel: Position in Camp and March Israel: March out of the Wilderness Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Order of Marching During Manasseh:: Place of, in Camp and March the Tribe of Manasseh: Part of Third Division of Israel in Their Journeys The Tribes of Israel: Divided Into Four Divisions While in the Wilderness Tribe of Benjamin: Formed the Rear of the Third Division of Israel in Their Tribe of Ephraim: Led the Third Division of Israel

Numbers 10:22

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