Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version from the sons of Joseph: from Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud; from Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur; New Living Translation Ephraim son of Joseph Elishama son of Ammihud Manasseh son of Joseph Gamaliel son of Pedahzur English Standard Version from the sons of Joseph, from Ephraim, Elishama the son of Ammihud, and from Manasseh, Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur; Berean Standard Bible from the sons of Joseph: from Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud, and from Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur; King James Bible Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim; Elishama the son of Ammihud: of Manasseh; Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. New King James Version from the sons of Joseph: from Ephraim, Elishama the son of Ammihud; from Manasseh, Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur; New American Standard Bible of the sons of Joseph: of Ephraim, Elishama the son of Ammihud; of Manasseh, Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur; NASB 1995 of the sons of Joseph: of Ephraim, Elishama the son of Ammihud; of Manasseh, Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur; NASB 1977 of the sons of Joseph: of Ephraim, Elishama the son of Ammihud; of Manasseh, Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur; Legacy Standard Bible of the sons of Joseph: of Ephraim, Elishama the son of Ammihud; of Manasseh, Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur; Amplified Bible from the sons (descendants) of Joseph: from [the tribe of] Ephraim, Elishama the son of Ammihud; from [the tribe of] Manasseh, Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur; Christian Standard Bible from the sons of Joseph: Elishama son of Ammihud from Ephraim, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur from Manasseh; Holman Christian Standard Bible from the sons of Joseph: Elishama son of Ammihud from Ephraim, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur from Manasseh; American Standard Version Of the children of Joseph: Of Ephraim: Elishama the son of Ammihud. Of Manasseh: Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. English Revised Version Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim; Elishama the son of Ammihud: of Manasseh; Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. GOD'S WORD® Translation Elishama, son of Ammihud, from the tribe of Ephraim; Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur, from the tribe of Manasseh; (Ephraim and Manasseh are Joseph's descendants.) International Standard Version "From Joseph's descendants through Ephraim: Ammihud's son Elishama. From Manasseh: Pedahzur's son Gamaliel. NET Bible from the sons of Joseph: from Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud; from Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur; New Heart English Bible Of the sons of Joseph: Of Ephraim: Elishama the son of Ammihud. Of Manasseh: Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. Webster's Bible Translation Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim; Elishama the son of Ammihud; of Manasseh; Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblefrom the sons of Joseph: from Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud, and from Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur; World English Bible Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim: Elishama the son of Ammihud; of Manasseh: Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor the sons of Joseph: for Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud; for Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur; Young's Literal Translation 'For the sons of Joseph -- for Ephraim: Elishama son of Ammihud: for Manasseh -- Gamaliel son of Pedahzur. Smith's Literal Translation For the sons of Joseph: for Ephraim; Elishama, son of Ammihud. For Manasseh: Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd of the sons of Joseph: of Ephraim, Elisama the son of Ammiud: of Manasses, Gamaliel the son of Phadassur. Catholic Public Domain Version And from the sons of Joseph: of Ephraim, Elishama the son of Ammihud; of Manasseh, Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur; New American Bible for the descendants of Joseph: from Ephraim: Elishama, son of Ammihud; and from Manasseh: Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur; New Revised Standard Version From the sons of Joseph: from Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud; from Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOf the sons of Joseph, of Ephraim, Elishama the son of Ammihud; of Manasseh, Gamaliel the son of Perzur. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Of the sons of Yoseph: of Aphreim: Elishma, son of Amihud of Menasheh: Gamaliel, son of Partsur. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim, Elishama the son of Ammihud; of Manasseh, Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. Brenton Septuagint Translation Of the sons of Joseph, of Ephraim, Elisama the son of Emiud: of Manasses, Gamaliel the son of Phadasur. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Leaders of the Tribes…9from Zebulun, Eliab son of Helon; 10from the sons of Joseph: from Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud, and from Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur; 11from Benjamin, Abidan son of Gideoni;… Cross References Genesis 41:51-52 Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying, “God has made me forget all my hardship and all my father’s household.” / And the second son he named Ephraim, saying, “God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.” Genesis 48:13-20 And Joseph took both of them—with Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel’s left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel’s right hand—and brought them close to him. / But Israel stretched out his right hand and put it on the head of Ephraim, the younger; and crossing his hands, he put his left on Manasseh’s head, although Manasseh was the firstborn. / Then he blessed Joseph and said: “May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day, ... Genesis 49:22-26 Joseph is a fruitful vine—a fruitful vine by a spring, whose branches scale the wall. / The archers attacked him with bitterness; they aimed at him in hostility. / Yet he steadied his bow, and his strong arms were tempered by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, in the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel, ... Deuteronomy 33:13-17 Concerning Joseph he said: “May his land be blessed by the LORD with the precious dew from heaven above and the deep waters that lie beneath, / with the bountiful harvest from the sun and the abundant yield of the seasons, / with the best of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the everlasting hills, ... Joshua 14:4 The descendants of Joseph became two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim. And no portion of the land was given to the Levites, except for cities in which to live, along with pasturelands for their flocks and herds. 1 Chronicles 7:14-29 The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel through his Aramean concubine. She also gave birth to Machir the father of Gilead. / Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters. / Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. ... 1 Chronicles 5:23-26 Now the people of the half-tribe of Manasseh were numerous. They settled in the land from Bashan to Baal-hermon (that is, Senir, also known as Mount Hermon). / These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families. / But they were unfaithful to the God of their fathers, and they prostituted themselves with the gods of the peoples of the land, whom God had destroyed before them. ... Ezekiel 37:16-19 “And you, son of man, take a single stick and write on it: ‘Belonging to Judah and to the Israelites associated with him.’ Then take another stick and write on it: ‘Belonging to Joseph—the stick of Ephraim—and to all the house of Israel associated with him.’ / Then join them together into one stick, so that they become one in your hand. / When your people ask you, ‘Won’t you explain to us what you mean by these?’ ... Revelation 7:6-8 from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000, / from the tribe of Simeon 12,000, from the tribe of Levi 12,000, from the tribe of Issachar 12,000, / from the tribe of Zebulun 12,000, from the tribe of Joseph 12,000, and from the tribe of Benjamin 12,000. Revelation 21:12 The city had a great and high wall with twelve gates inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve angels at the gates. Matthew 19:28 Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Luke 22:30 so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Acts 7:8-9 Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs. / Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him Hebrews 11:21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff. James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings. Treasury of Scripture Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim; Elishama the son of Ammihud: of Manasseh; Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. Elishama Numbers 2:18 On the west side shall be the standard of the camp of Ephraim according to their armies: and the captain of the sons of Ephraim shall be Elishama the son of Ammihud. Numbers 7:48 On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud, prince of the children of Ephraim, offered: Numbers 10:22 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. Gamaliel Numbers 2:20 And by him shall be the tribe of Manasseh: and the captain of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. Numbers 7:54 On the eighth day offered Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, prince of the children of Manasseh: Numbers 10:23 And over the host of the tribe of the children of Manasseh was Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. Jump to Previous Ammihud Ammi'hud Children Elishama Eli'shama Ephraim E'phraim Gamaliel Gama'liel Joseph Manasseh Manas'seh Pedahzur Pedah'zurJump to Next Ammihud Ammi'hud Children Elishama Eli'shama Ephraim E'phraim Gamaliel Gama'liel Joseph Manasseh Manas'seh Pedahzur Pedah'zurNumbers 1 1. God commands Moses to number the people5. The princes of the tribes 17. The number of every tribe 47. The Levites are exempted for the service of the Lord from the sons of Joseph: Joseph, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, is a significant figure in biblical history. His story, found in Genesis, highlights themes of providence and redemption. Joseph's sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, were adopted by Jacob as his own, effectively granting Joseph a double portion among the tribes of Israel (Genesis 48:5). This adoption is significant as it fulfills Jacob's blessing and prophecy, elevating Joseph's lineage to a prominent position among the tribes. from Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud: and from Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur: Persons / Places / Events 1. JosephOne of the twelve sons of Jacob, Joseph's account is pivotal in Genesis. He is known for his rise to power in Egypt and his role in saving his family during famine. 2. Ephraim The younger son of Joseph, Ephraim was blessed by Jacob to become a great nation. His descendants formed one of the tribes of Israel. 3. Elishama son of Ammihud A leader from the tribe of Ephraim, Elishama was chosen to represent his tribe during the census in the wilderness. 4. Manasseh The elder son of Joseph, Manasseh also became a tribe in Israel. His descendants settled on both sides of the Jordan River. 5. Gamaliel son of Pedahzur A leader from the tribe of Manasseh, Gamaliel was appointed to assist in the census and represent his tribe. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in LeadershipGod appoints leaders according to His divine plan, as seen in the selection of Elishama and Gamaliel. Trust in God's choices for leadership in your life and community. The Importance of Heritage and Legacy The tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh remind us of the importance of our spiritual heritage. Reflect on the legacy you are building for future generations. Unity in Diversity Though Ephraim and Manasseh were distinct tribes, they were united under the larger identity of Israel. Embrace diversity within the body of Christ while maintaining unity in purpose and mission. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 1:10?2. How does Numbers 1:10 show God's order in tribal leadership selection? 3. Why is it important to recognize leaders like Elishama and Gamaliel today? 4. How can we apply tribal organization principles from Numbers 1:10 in church settings? 5. What scriptural connections exist between Numbers 1:10 and other leadership examples in the Bible? 6. How does understanding Numbers 1:10 enhance our appreciation for God's structured plans? 7. What is the significance of Numbers 1:10 in the context of Israel's tribal leadership? 8. How does Numbers 1:10 reflect the organization of the Israelite camp? 9. Why are specific leaders named in Numbers 1:10, and what is their historical importance? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 1? 11. How many died in the plague after the Israelites' adultery with Moab's daughters: 24,000 (Numbers 25:1, 9) or 23,000 (I Corinthians 10:8)? 12. Numbers 25:9 vs. 1 Corinthians 10:8: How do we account for the numerical discrepancy of 24,000 versus 23,000 fatalities in the plague? 13. How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David? 14. Why do 1 Chronicles 19 and 2 Samuel 10 present slight variations in numbers and details of the battles, and which version is more historically accurate? What Does Numbers 1:10 Mean from the sons of JosephNumbers 1:10 opens by reminding us that Joseph’s descendants are counted separately among the tribes. Scripture records Jacob’s unique blessing over Joseph in Genesis 48:5–22, where Ephraim and Manasseh are adopted as Jacob’s own sons, receiving a full share in Israel. This literal adoption explains why Joseph’s line is represented by two tribes in the census rather than one. • Double portion: Genesis 49:22–26 and Deuteronomy 33:13–17 underline Joseph’s favored status, fulfilled here as his family is given two tribal listings. • Covenant faithfulness: By numbering these sons, God demonstrates He keeps His promises down to individual families (Exodus 1:7; Exodus 3:6). • Military readiness: The broader context of Numbers 1 describes a literal census for organizing Israel’s army; Joseph’s tribes will each supply their own battalions (Numbers 1:20–21, 32–35). from Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud Ephraim stands first, reflecting the blessing Jacob gave when he crossed his hands and placed the younger Ephraim ahead of Manasseh (Genesis 48:13–20). Elishama, named here as Ephraim’s prince, will appear repeatedly as the tribe’s spokesman (Numbers 2:18–24; Numbers 7:48; Numbers 10:22). • Leadership role: The tribal “prince” (Numbers 1:4, 16) oversees the census, camp placement, and later offerings for the tabernacle (Numbers 7). • Continuity: Elishama’s line later produces Joshua son of Nun (1 Chronicles 7:26–27), the future leader who will bring Israel into the Promised Land, demonstrating God’s orderly succession. • Camp location: According to Numbers 2:18, Ephraim’s standard will be on the west side of the camp, guarding the rear—an honored, strategic position. and from Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur Manasseh, though the elder, follows Ephraim in the list, mirroring Jacob’s prophetic ordering. Gamaliel represents his tribe in every major organizational moment of the wilderness journey (Numbers 2:20–21; Numbers 7:54; Numbers 10:23). • Balanced representation: Both western companies—Ephraim and Manasseh—receive distinct leaders, assuring that no tribe is overlooked (Numbers 26:28–37). • Future inheritance: Manasseh will eventually inherit land on both sides of the Jordan (Joshua 17:1–14), hinting at the tribe’s expansion already signaled by its individual census count. • Shared mission: Like Ephraim, Manasseh contributes forces to Israel’s army (Numbers 1:34–35), underscoring unity among Jacob’s descendants despite birth-order changes. summary Numbers 1:10 records God’s precise, literal organization of His people. Joseph’s line receives its promised double portion through Ephraim and Manasseh, each led by a divinely appointed prince—Elishama and Gamaliel. Their placement affirms covenant faithfulness, orderly leadership, and readiness for battle. The verse showcases God’s attention to detail, His fulfillment of earlier blessings, and His preparation of every tribe for their journey and inheritance. Verse 10. - Elishama - grandfather of Joshua (1 Chronicles 7:26). All the rest are unnamed elsewhere.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew from the sonsלִבְנֵ֣י (liḇ·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Joseph: יוֹסֵ֔ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites from Ephraim, לְאֶפְרַ֕יִם (lə·’ep̄·ra·yim) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 669: Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory Elishama אֱלִישָׁמָ֖ע (’ĕ·lî·šā·mā‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 476: Elishama -- 'God has heard', the name of several Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Ammihud, עַמִּיה֑וּד (‘am·mî·hūḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5989: Ammihud -- 'my kinsman is majesty', four Israelites, also a Geshurite and from Manasseh, לִמְנַשֶּׁ֕ה (lim·naš·šeh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4519: Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites Gamaliel גַּמְלִיאֵ֖ל (gam·lî·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1583: Gamaliel -- a Manassite son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Pedahzur; פְּדָהצֽוּר׃ (pə·ḏā·h·ṣūr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6301: Pedahzur -- 'the rock has ransomed', a Manassite Links Numbers 1:10 NIVNumbers 1:10 NLT Numbers 1:10 ESV Numbers 1:10 NASB Numbers 1:10 KJV Numbers 1:10 BibleApps.com Numbers 1:10 Biblia Paralela Numbers 1:10 Chinese Bible Numbers 1:10 French Bible Numbers 1:10 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 1:10 Of the children of Joseph: Of Ephraim: (Nu Num.) |