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Numbers 2

Numbers 2:7

The Order of the Camps · Numbers 2:1–34
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Translations

Modern
Next will be the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon,
Traditional
Then the tribe of Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon shall be captain of the children of Zebulun.
Literal
Then the tribe of Zebulun, and the leader of the sons of Zebulun is Eliab son of Helon.
Latin
In tribu Zabulon princeps fuit Eliab filius Helon.

Original

Hebrew
English
Next will be the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon,

Notes

Numbers 2:3–9

The tribes of Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun camped in the most important spot on the east side of the Tent of Meeting. They led when Israel traveled. This largest tribal group had 186,400 people. It could protect the holy tent and its assistants very well.

Numbers 2:1–34

Israel organized its camps by tribal groups. This probably addressed social status, water access, and security for the Tent of Meeting. This tent represented the Lord's presence. The Egyptian army from around the same time period used a similar defensive formation to protect holy objects during their battle campaigns.

People

Eliab: Son of Helon, leader of the tribe of Zebulun Helon: Father of Eliab, a leader from the tribe of Zebulun Zebulun: Israelite tribe, son of Jacob and Leah

Glossary

Deuteronomy, Book of Eliab Genealogy Helon Numbers, Book of Tabernacle

Topics

Eliab: Son of Helon Helon: Father of Eliab Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Order of Encamping During the Tribe of Zebulun: Encamped Under the Standard of Judah, East of the Tabernacle The Tribes of Israel: Encamped in Their Divisions and by Their Standards Round The Tribe of Zebulun: Place of, in Marching and Camping