Numbers 10:14
New International Version
The divisions of the camp of Judah went first, under their standard. Nahshon son of Amminadab was in command.

New Living Translation
Judah’s troops led the way. They marched behind their banner, and their leader was Nahshon son of Amminadab.

English Standard Version
The standard of the camp of the people of Judah set out first by their companies, and over their company was Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

Berean Standard Bible
First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out under their standard, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
The standard of the camp of the children of Judah set out first according to their armies; over their army was Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

New American Standard Bible
The flag of the camp of the sons of Judah, by their armies, set out first, with Nahshon the son of Amminadab, over its army,

NASB 1995
The standard of the camp of the sons of Judah, according to their armies, set out first, with Nahshon the son of Amminadab, over its army,

NASB 1977
And the standard of the camp of the sons of Judah, according to their armies, set out first, with Nahshon the son of Amminadab, over its army,

Legacy Standard Bible
And the standard of the camp of the sons of Judah, according to their armies, set out first, with Nahshon the son of Amminadab, over its army,

Amplified Bible
The standard of the camp of the sons of Judah, according to their armies, moved out first, Nahshon the son of Amminadab was [commander] over its army,

Christian Standard Bible
The military divisions of the camp of Judah’s descendants with their banner set out first, and Nahshon son of Amminadab was over their divisions.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The military divisions of the camp of Judah with their banner set out first, and Nahshon son of Amminadab was over Judah’s divisions.

American Standard Version
And in the first place the standard of the camp of the children of Judah set forward according to their hosts: and over his host was Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

Contemporary English Version
Judah and the tribes that camped alongside it marched out first, carrying their banner. Nahshon son of Amminadab was the leader of the Judah tribe,

English Revised Version
And in the first place the standard of the camp of the children of Judah set forward according to their hosts: and over his host was Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
With their flag in front, the armies led by Judah's descendants broke camp first. Nahshon, son of Amminadab, was in command.

Good News Translation
and each time they moved, they were in the same order. Those under the banner of the division led by the tribe of Judah started out first, company by company, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command.

International Standard Version
The standard of the camp of Judah was the first to travel, accompanied by its army with Amminadab's son Nahshon in charge.

Majority Standard Bible
First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out under their standard, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command.

NET Bible
The standard of the camp of the Judahites set out first according to their companies, and over his company was Nahshon son of Amminadab.

New Heart English Bible
First, the standard of the camp of the people of Judah went forward according to their armies. Nahshon the son of Amminadab was over his army.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
First, the standard of the camp of the children of Judah went forward according to their armies. Nahshon the son of Amminadab was over his army.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the standard of the camp of the sons of Judah journeys in the first [place], by their hosts, and over its host [is] Nahshon son of Amminadab.

Young's Literal Translation
And the standard of the camp of the sons of Judah journeyeth in the first place, by their hosts, and over its host is Nahshon son of Amminadab.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the flag of the camp of Judah will remove first according to their army: and over his army, Nashon, son of Amminadab.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons of Juda by their troops: whose prince was Nahasson the son of Aminadab.

Catholic Public Domain Version
were the sons of Judah by their companies, whose leader was Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

New American Bible
the divisional camp of the Judahites, arranged in companies, was the first to set out. Over its whole company was Nahshon, son of Amminadab,

New Revised Standard Version
The standard of the camp of Judah set out first, company by company, and over the whole company was Nahshon son of Amminadab.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
In the first place went the standard of the camp of the children of Judah according to their armies; and over their host was Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they picked up first the troop of the camp of the sons of Yehuda by their armies and the Prince of the army: Nahshon son of Aminadab.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And in the first place the standard of the camp of the children of Judah set forward according to their hosts; and over his host was Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they first set in motion the order of the camp of the children of Juda with their host; and over their host was Naasson, son of Aminadab.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
From Sinai to Paran
13They set out this first time according to the LORD’s command through Moses. 14First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out under their standard, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command. 15Nethanel son of Zuar was over the division of the tribe of Issachar,…

Cross References
Exodus 13:21-22
And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day, and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night. / Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place before the people.

Exodus 14:19-20
And the angel of God, who had gone before the camp of Israel, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from before them and stood behind them, / so that it came between the camps of Egypt and Israel. The cloud was there in the darkness, but it lit up the night. So all night long neither camp went near the other.

Numbers 2:3-9
On the east side, toward the sunrise, the divisions of Judah are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Judahites is Nahshon son of Amminadab, / and his division numbers 74,600. / The tribe of Issachar will camp next to it. The leader of the Issacharites is Nethanel son of Zuar, ...

Numbers 1:52-54
The Israelites are to camp by their divisions, each man in his own camp and under his own standard. / But the Levites are to camp around the tabernacle of the Testimony and watch over it, so that no wrath will fall on the congregation of Israel. So the Levites are responsible for the tabernacle of the Testimony.” / Thus the Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Numbers 2:1-2
Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron: / “The Israelites are to camp around the Tent of Meeting at a distance from it, each man under his standard, with the banners of his family.

Numbers 9:15-23
On the day that the tabernacle, the Tent of the Testimony, was set up, the cloud covered it and appeared like fire above the tabernacle from evening until morning. / It remained that way continually; the cloud would cover the tabernacle by day, and at night it would appear like fire. / Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the Tent, the Israelites would set out, and wherever the cloud settled, there the Israelites would camp. ...

Deuteronomy 1:33
who went before you on the journey, in the fire by night and in the cloud by day, to seek out a place for you to camp and to show you the road to travel.

Joshua 3:3-4
and commanded the people: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God being carried by the Levitical priests, you are to set out from your positions and follow it. / But keep a distance of about two thousand cubits between yourselves and the ark. Do not go near it, so that you can see the way to go, since you have never traveled this way before.”

1 Samuel 4:4
So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who sits enthroned between the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.

2 Chronicles 20:21-22
Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.” / The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated.

Psalm 68:7
O God, when You went out before Your people, when You marched through the wasteland, Selah

Isaiah 52:12
For you will not leave in a hurry nor flee in haste, for the LORD goes before you, and the God of Israel is your rear guard.

Matthew 28:19-20
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Mark 16:15
And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.

Luke 9:1-6
Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases. / And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. / “Take nothing for the journey,” He told them, “no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no second tunic. ...


Treasury of Scripture

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.

the first place.

Numbers 2:3-9
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 26:19-27
The sons of Judah were Er and Onan: and Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan…

Genesis 49:8
Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies; thy father's children shall bow down before thee.

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First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out
The tribe of Judah is given the honor of leading the march, which aligns with its prominence among the tribes of Israel. Judah's leadership role is significant, as it foreshadows the tribe's future prominence in Israel's monarchy, with King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descending from Judah. This order of march reflects the blessing given by Jacob in Genesis 49:8-10, where Judah is described as a leader among his brothers. The strategic placement of Judah at the forefront also symbolizes strength and leadership, as Judah was one of the largest and most powerful tribes.

under their standard
Each tribe of Israel had its own standard or banner, which served as a rallying point and symbol of identity. The standard of Judah is traditionally associated with a lion, as referenced in Jacob's blessing in Genesis 49:9. This imagery is later echoed in Revelation 5:5, where Jesus is referred to as the "Lion of the tribe of Judah," symbolizing His kingly authority and power. The use of standards helped maintain order during the march and reinforced tribal unity and identity.

with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command
Nahshon, a prince of the tribe of Judah, is noted for his leadership role. He is mentioned in the genealogies of Jesus in Matthew 1:4 and Luke 3:32, highlighting his significance in the lineage of Christ. Nahshon's leadership during the wilderness journey exemplifies the importance of strong, faithful leaders in guiding God's people. His father, Amminadab, is also a notable figure, and the family is linked to the priestly line through Nahshon's sister, Elisheba, who married Aaron, the first high priest. This connection underscores the intertwining of royal and priestly lines, which is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is both King and High Priest.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Judah
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its leadership role among the tribes. The tribe of Judah is significant as it is the lineage from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended.

2. Nahshon
The son of Amminadab, Nahshon is recognized as a leader of the tribe of Judah. His leadership role in the march signifies the prominence of Judah among the tribes.

3. Amminadab
The father of Nahshon, mentioned in genealogies as an ancestor of King David and Jesus, highlighting the importance of lineage and heritage in biblical accounts.

4. The Camp of Israel
Refers to the organized encampment of the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The camp was arranged by tribes, each with its own standard or banner.

5. The March
This event marks the beginning of the Israelites' journey from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land, following the cloud of the Lord's presence.
Teaching Points
Leadership and Responsibility
Judah's position at the forefront of the march highlights the responsibility of leadership. Leaders are called to guide others with integrity and courage, setting an example for those who follow.

Heritage and Promise
The lineage of Nahshon and the tribe of Judah remind us of the importance of heritage and the fulfillment of God's promises. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's faithfulness across generations.

Order and Obedience
The structured march of the Israelites underlines the importance of order and obedience in the community of faith. God is a God of order, and His people are called to follow His guidance with discipline.

Divine Guidance
The march signifies reliance on God's guidance. In our lives, we are to seek and follow God's direction, trusting in His presence to lead us through our journeys.Verse 14. - According to their armies. In each camp, and under each of the four standards, there were three tribal hosts, each an army in itself.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
First,
בָּרִאשֹׁנָ֖ה (bā·ri·šō·nāh)
Preposition-b, Article | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 7223: First, in place, time, rank

the divisions
לְצִבְאֹתָ֑ם (lə·ṣiḇ·’ō·ṯām)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign

of the camp
מַחֲנֵ֧ה (ma·ḥă·nêh)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army

of Judah
בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

set out
וַיִּסַּ֞ע (way·yis·sa‘)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5265: To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey

under their banner,
דֶּ֣גֶל (de·ḡel)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1714: A standard, banner

with Nahshon
נַחְשׁ֖וֹן (naḥ·šō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5177: Nahshon -- brother-in-law of Aaron

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

of Amminadab
עַמִּינָדָֽב׃ (‘am·mî·nā·ḏāḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5992: Amminadab -- 'my kinsman is noble', the name of several Israelites

in command.
וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against


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