Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version These were the men appointed from the community, the leaders of their ancestral tribes. They were the heads of the clans of Israel. New Living Translation These are the chosen leaders of the community, the leaders of their ancestral tribes, the heads of the clans of Israel.” English Standard Version These were the ones chosen from the congregation, the chiefs of their ancestral tribes, the heads of the clans of Israel. Berean Standard Bible These men were appointed from the congregation; they were the leaders of the tribes of their fathers, the heads of the clans of Israel. King James Bible These were the renowned of the congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers, heads of thousands in Israel. New King James Version These were chosen from the congregation, leaders of their fathers’ tribes, heads of the divisions in Israel. New American Standard Bible These are the men who were called from the congregation, the leaders of their fathers’ tribes; they were the heads of divisions of Israel.” NASB 1995 “These are they who were called of the congregation, the leaders of their fathers’ tribes; they were the heads of divisions of Israel.” NASB 1977 “These are they who were called of the congregation, the leaders of their fathers’ tribes; they were the heads of divisions of Israel.” Legacy Standard Bible These are they who were called upon by the congregation, the leaders of their fathers’ tribes; they were the heads of divisions of Israel.” Amplified Bible These men were the ones called from the congregation, the leaders of their fathers’ (ancestors’) tribes; they were the heads of thousands [the highest ranking officers] in Israel.” Christian Standard Bible These are the men called from the community; they are leaders of their ancestral tribes, the heads of Israel’s clans.” Holman Christian Standard Bible These are the men called from the community; they are leaders of their ancestral tribes, the heads of Israel’s clans.” American Standard Version These are they that were called of the congregation, the princes of the tribes of their fathers; they were the heads of the thousands of Israel. English Revised Version These are they that were called of the congregation, the princes of the tribes of their fathers; they were the heads of the thousands of Israel. GOD'S WORD® Translation These were the men chosen from the community, the leaders of their ancestors' tribes, and heads of the divisions of Israel. International Standard Version These men were appointed from within their communities, since they were leaders of their ancestral houses and heads of the tribes of Israel. Majority Standard Bible These men were appointed from the congregation; they were the leaders of the tribes of their fathers, the heads of the clans of Israel. NET Bible These were the ones chosen from the community, leaders of their ancestral tribes. They were the heads of the thousands of Israel. New Heart English Bible These are those who were called of the congregation, the leaders of the tribes of their fathers; they were the heads of the thousands of Israel. Webster's Bible Translation These were the renowned of the congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers, heads of thousands in Israel. World English Bible These are those who were called of the congregation, the princes of the tribes of their fathers; they were the heads of the thousands of Israel. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThese [are] those called of the congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers; they [are] heads of the thousands of Israel. Young's Literal Translation These are those called of the company, princes of the tribes of their fathers; they are heads of the thousands of Israel. Smith's Literal Translation These the called of the assembly, chiefs from the tribe of their fathers, they the heads of the thousands of Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThese are the most noble princes of the multitude by their tribes and kindreds, and the chiefs of the army of Israel: Catholic Public Domain Version These are the very noble leaders of the multitude, by their tribes and kinships, and the heads of the army of Israel. New American Bible These were the elect of the community, leaders of their ancestral tribes, heads of the clans of Israel. New Revised Standard Version These were the ones chosen from the congregation, the leaders of their ancestral tribes, the heads of the divisions of Israel. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThese were the renowned of the congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers, heads of thousands of the army of Israel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated These are the prominent of the assembly, Princes of the tribes of the house of their fathers; they are the Heads of the thousands of Israel.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917These were the elect of the congregation, the princes of the tribes of their fathers; they were the heads of the thousands of Israel. Brenton Septuagint Translation These were famous men of the congregation, heads of the tribes according to their families: these are heads of thousands in Israel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Leaders of the Tribes…15and from Naphtali, Ahira son of Enan.” 16These men were appointed from the congregation; they were the leaders of the tribes of their fathers, the heads of the clans of Israel. Cross References 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. Deuteronomy 1:15 So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and respected men, and appointed them as leaders over you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens, and as officers for your tribes. 1 Chronicles 27:1 This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: Exodus 24:1 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Come up to the LORD—you and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and seventy of Israel’s elders—and you are to worship at a distance. Numbers 11:16-17 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Bring Me seventy of the elders of Israel known to you as leaders and officers of the people. Bring them to the Tent of Meeting and have them stand there with you. / 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. Joshua 22:14 With him they sent ten chiefs—one family leader from each tribe of Israel, each the head of a family among the clans of Israel. 1 Samuel 8:4 So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. 1 Chronicles 12:32 From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command. 2 Chronicles 1:2 Then Solomon spoke to all Israel, to the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, to the judges, and to every leader in all Israel—the heads of the families. Acts 6:3 Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them Acts 15:22 Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers, 1 Corinthians 12:28 And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues. Ephesians 4:11-12 And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, 1 Timothy 3:1-13 This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task. / An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, / not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money. ... Titus 1:5-9 The reason I left you in Crete was that you would set in order what was unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you. / An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, having children who are believers and who are not open to accusation of indiscretion or insubordination. / As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money. ... Treasury of Scripture These were the renowned of the congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers, heads of thousands in Israel. the renowned. Numbers 2:3-31 And on the east side toward the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah pitch throughout their armies: and Nahshon the son of Amminadab shall be captain of the children of Judah… Numbers 7:2,10-83 That the princes of Israel, heads of the house of their fathers, who were the princes of the tribes, and were over them that were numbered, offered: … Numbers 10:14-27 In the first place went the standard of the camp of the children of Judah according to their armies: and over his host was Nahshon the son of Amminadab… heads Numbers 1:4 And with you there shall be a man of every tribe; every one head of the house of his fathers. Exodus 18:21,25 Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens: … Deuteronomy 1:15 So I took the chief of your tribes, wise men, and known, and made them heads over you, captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, and captains over fifties, and captains over tens, and officers among your tribes. Jump to Previous Ancestral Appointed Assembly Chiefs Chosen Clans Community Company Congregation Divisions Elect Fathers Heads Houses Israel Leaders Ones Princes Renowned Summoned Thousands TribesJump to Next Ancestral Appointed Assembly Chiefs Chosen Clans Community Company Congregation Divisions Elect Fathers Heads Houses Israel Leaders Ones Princes Renowned Summoned Thousands TribesNumbers 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 These were the men appointed The phrase "These were the men appointed" indicates a divine selection process. The Hebrew root for "appointed" is "קָרָא" (qara), which means to call or summon. This suggests that these men were not chosen by random chance or human decision alone, but by a calling that aligns with God's sovereign will. In the context of Israel's journey, being appointed by God carried immense responsibility and honor, as these men were to lead and represent their tribes in the census and beyond. from the congregation the leaders of their ancestral tribes They were the heads of the clans of Israel Heads of thousands in Israel.--Better, they were the heads of the thousands of Israel. Comp. Exodus 18:21; Exodus 18:25, where rulers, or princes of thousands, are the highest class of officers recommended by Jethro, and appointed by Moses. See also Numbers 10:4. Verse 16. - Heads of thousands. Septuagint, chiliarchs; but the word is used for families (see Judges 6:15), and, like all such words, it rapidly lost its numerical significance. CHAPTER 1:17-46 THE CENSUS TAKEN (verses 17-46). Hebrew These menאֵ֚לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those were appointed קְרוּאֵ֣י (qə·rū·’ê) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct Strong's 7148: Called, summoned from the congregation; הָעֵדָ֔ה (hā·‘ê·ḏāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage they [were] הֵֽם׃ (hêm) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They the leaders נְשִׂיאֵ֖י (nə·śî·’ê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5387: An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist of the tribes מַטּ֣וֹת (maṭ·ṭō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe of their fathers, אֲבוֹתָ֑ם (’ă·ḇō·w·ṯām) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1: Father the heads רָאשֵׁ֛י (rā·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7218: The head of the clans אַלְפֵ֥י (’al·p̄ê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 505: A thousand of Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Links Numbers 1:16 NIVNumbers 1:16 NLT Numbers 1:16 ESV Numbers 1:16 NASB Numbers 1:16 KJV Numbers 1:16 BibleApps.com Numbers 1:16 Biblia Paralela Numbers 1:16 Chinese Bible Numbers 1:16 French Bible Numbers 1:16 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 1:16 These are those who were called (Nu Num.) |
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