Numbers 1:12
New International Version
from Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai;

New Living Translation
Dan Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai

English Standard Version
from Dan, Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai;

Berean Standard Bible
from Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai;

King James Bible
Of Dan; Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

New King James Version
from Dan, Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai;

New American Standard Bible
of Dan, Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai;

NASB 1995
of Dan, Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai;

NASB 1977
of Dan, Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai;

Legacy Standard Bible
of Dan, Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai;

Amplified Bible
from [the tribe of] Dan, Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai;

Christian Standard Bible
Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai from Dan;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai from Dan;

American Standard Version
Of Dan: Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

English Revised Version
Of Dan; Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Ahiezer, son of Ammishaddai, from the tribe of Dan;

International Standard Version
From Dan: Ammishaddai's son Ahiezer.

Majority Standard Bible
from Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai;

NET Bible
from Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai;

New Heart English Bible
Of Dan: Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

Webster's Bible Translation
Of Dan; Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

World English Bible
Of Dan: Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai;

Young's Literal Translation
'For Dan -- Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai.

Smith's Literal Translation
For Dan: Ahiezer, son of Ammishaddai.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of Dan, Ahiezer the son of Ammisaddai.

Catholic Public Domain Version
of Dan, Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai;

New American Bible
from Dan: Ahiezer, son of Ammishaddai;

New Revised Standard Version
From Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Of Dan, Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Of Dan: Akhiazar, son of Amishaday.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Of Dan, Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Of Dan, Achiezer the son of Amisadai.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Leaders of the Tribes
11from Benjamin, Abidan son of Gideoni; 12from Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai; 13from Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran;…

Cross References
Genesis 30:20
“God has given me a good gift,” she said. “This time my husband will honor me, because I have borne him six sons.” And she named him Zebulun.

Genesis 49:13
Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.

Deuteronomy 33:18
Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents.

Joshua 19:10-16
The third lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Zebulun: The border of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid. / It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. / From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. ...

Judges 5:18
Zebulun was a people who risked their lives; Naphtali, too, on the heights of the battlefield.

1 Chronicles 12:33
From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David.

1 Chronicles 27:19
over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel;

Isaiah 9:1
Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:

Matthew 4:13-15
Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—

Matthew 10:2-4
These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; / Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.

Mark 3:16-19
These are the twelve He appointed: Simon (whom He named Peter), / James son of Zebedee and his brother John (whom He named Boanerges, meaning “Sons of Thunder”), / Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, ...

Luke 6:14-16
Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; / Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot; / Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.

John 1:43-44
The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.” / Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter.

John 21:2
Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together.

Acts 1:13
When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.


Treasury of Scripture

Of Dan; Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

Ahiezer

Numbers 2:25
The standard of the camp of Dan shall be on the north side by their armies: and the captain of the children of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

Numbers 7:66
On the tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan, offered:

Numbers 10:25
And the standard of the camp of the children of Dan set forward, which was the rereward of all the camps throughout their hosts: and over his host was Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

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5. The princes of the tribes
17. The number of every tribe
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from Dan
The tribe of Dan was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, named after Dan, the fifth son of Jacob and the first son of Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. Dan's name means "judge," reflecting Rachel's declaration that God had judged her favorably. Geographically, the territory allotted to Dan was located in the northern part of Israel, although initially, it was in the central coastal region. The tribe is known for its later migration northward, as recorded in Judges 18. Dan's role in the tribal confederation was significant, often associated with judgment and leadership, as seen in the blessing of Jacob in Genesis 49:16-17.

Ahiezer
Ahiezer means "my brother is help" or "brother of help," indicating a name that reflects reliance on familial support or divine assistance. Names in the biblical context often carried significant meaning, reflecting the character or destiny of the individual. Ahiezer was chosen as the leader or representative of the tribe of Dan during the census in the wilderness, highlighting his status and the trust placed in him by his tribe.

son of Ammishaddai
Ammishaddai means "people of the Almighty" or "my kinsman is the Almighty," which underscores a connection to God and a recognition of divine authority and protection. The use of "son of" in biblical genealogies emphasizes lineage and heritage, which were crucial for identity and inheritance in Israelite society. This phrase also reflects the importance of family and tribal connections in maintaining the social and religious structure of the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Dan
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, named after Dan, the fifth son of Jacob and the first son of Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. The tribe of Dan was known for its later struggles with idolatry and relocation to the northern part of Israel.

2. Ahiezer
The leader of the tribe of Dan during the census in the wilderness. His name means "my brother is help" in Hebrew, indicating a sense of community and support.

3. Ammishaddai
The father of Ahiezer. His name means "people of the Almighty" in Hebrew, reflecting a connection to God's power and presence.

4. Census in the Wilderness
This event was commanded by God to Moses to count the Israelite men able to go to war. It was a significant organizational step for the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land.
Teaching Points
Leadership and Legacy
Ahiezer's role as a leader of his tribe reminds us of the importance of godly leadership. Leaders are called to guide their people in faithfulness to God, setting an example in both word and deed.

Names and Identity
The meanings of names like Ahiezer and Ammishaddai reflect the identity and calling of individuals and communities. As believers, we are called to live up to the identity we have in Christ, as children of God.

Community and Support
Ahiezer's name, meaning "my brother is help," emphasizes the importance of community and mutual support among believers. We are called to bear one another's burdens and support each other in our spiritual journeys.

Faithfulness in Preparation
The census was a preparation for entering the Promised Land. Similarly, we are called to be prepared for the spiritual battles we face, equipped with the armor of God and ready to follow His leading.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
from Dan,
לְדָ֕ן (lə·ḏān)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1835: Dan -- 'judge', a son of Jacob, also a place in Northern Israel

Ahiezer
אֲחִיעֶ֖זֶר (’ă·ḥî·‘e·zer)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 295: Ahiezer -- 'my brother is help', two Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Ammishaddai;
עַמִּֽישַׁדָּֽי׃ (‘am·mî·šad·dāy)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5996: Ammishaddai -- 'my kinsman is Shaddai', a Danite


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