Numbers 10:20
New International Version
and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad.

New Living Translation
and the troops of the tribe of Gad, led by Eliasaph son of Deuel.

English Standard Version
And over the company of the tribe of the people of Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

Berean Standard Bible
and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad.

Berean Literal Bible
And over the army of the tribe of the sons of Gad was Eliasaph son of Deuel.

King James Bible
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

New King James Version
And over the army of the tribe of the children of Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

New American Standard Bible
and Eliasaph the son of Deuel was over the tribal army of the sons of Gad.

NASB 1995
and Eliasaph the son of Deuel was over the tribal army of the sons of Gad.

NASB 1977
and Eliasaph the son of Deuel was over the tribal army of the sons of Gad.

Legacy Standard Bible
and Eliasaph the son of Deuel over the tribal army of the sons of Gad.

Amplified Bible
and Eliasaph the son of Deuel was [commander] over the tribal army of the sons of Gad.

Berean Annotated Bible
and Eliasaph (God has added) son of Deuel (they know God) was over the division of the tribe of Gad (troop).

Christian Standard Bible
and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad’s descendants.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad.

American Standard Version
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

Contemporary English Version
and Eliasaph son of Deuel was the leader of the Gad tribe.

English Revised Version
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Eliasaph, son of Deuel, commanded the army of Gad.

Good News Translation
and Eliasaph son of Deuel was in command of the tribe of Gad.

International Standard Version
Deuel's son Eliasaph was in charge of the tribe of Gad.

NET Bible
and over the company of the tribe of the Gadites was Eliasaph son of Deuel.

New Heart English Bible
Eliasaph the son of Reuel was over the army of the tribe of the people of Gad.

Webster's Bible Translation
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad.

World English Bible
Eliasaph the son of Deuel was over the army of the tribe of the children of Gad.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And over the host of the tribe of the sons of Gad [is] Eliasaph son of Deuel.

Berean Literal Bible
And over the army of the tribe of the sons of Gad was Eliasaph son of Deuel.

Young's Literal Translation
And over the host of the tribe of the sons of Gad is Eliasaph son of Deuel;

Smith's Literal Translation
And over the army of the tribe of the sons of Gad, Eliasaph, son of Deuel.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And in the tribe of Cad, the prince was Eliasaph the son of Duel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And in the tribe of Gad, the leader was Eliasaph the son of Reuel.

New American Bible
and Eliasaph, son of Reuel, over the company of the tribe of Gadites.

New Revised Standard Version
and over the company of the tribe of Gad was Eliasaph son of Deuel.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And over the tribe of the children of Gad was Eliasaph the son of Reuel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Prince of the army of the tribe of the sons of Gad: Eliasaph son of Reuil.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Gad, was Elisaph the son of Raguel.

Additional Translations ...



Context
From Sinai to Paran
19Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai was over the division of the tribe of Simeon, 20and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad. 21Then the Kohathites set out, transporting the holy objects; the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival.…

Cross References
Eliasaph son of Deuel

Numbers 7:42
On the sixth day Eliasaph son of Deuel, the leader of the Gadites, drew near.

Numbers 1:14
from Gad, Eliasaph son of Deuel;
was over the division of the tribe of Gad.

Numbers 2:14
Next will be the tribe of Gad. The leader of the Gadites is Eliasaph son of Deuel,

Deuteronomy 33:20
Concerning Gad he said: “Blessed is he who enlarges the domain of Gad! He lies down like a lion and tears off an arm or a head.

Genesis 49:19
Gad will be attacked by raiders, but he will attack their heels.
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 40:36-38
Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey. / If the cloud was not lifted, they would not set out until the day it was taken up. / For the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel through all their journeys.

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.

Nehemiah 9:19
You in Your great compassion did not forsake them in the wilderness. By day the pillar of cloud never turned away from guiding them on their path; and by the night the pillar of fire illuminated the way they should go.

Psalm 78:14
He led them with a cloud by day and with a light of fire all night.

Psalm 105:39
He spread a cloud as a covering and a fire to light up the night.

Isaiah 4:5
Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy,

Isaiah 63:12-14
who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble? / Like cattle going down to the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name.

Acts 7:38-39
He was in the assembly in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our fathers. And he received living words to pass on to us. / But our fathers refused to obey him. Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to Egypt.

1 Corinthians 10:1-2
I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.

Hebrews 3:7-11
Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice, / do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion, in the day of testing in the wilderness, / where your fathers tested and tried Me, and for forty years saw My works. …


Treasury of Scripture

And over the host of the tribe of the children of Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

Eliasaph

Numbers 1:14
Of Gad; Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

Numbers 2:14
Then the tribe of Gad: and the captain of the sons of Gad shall be Eliasaph the son of Reuel.

son of Reuel

Numbers 7:42
On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad, offered:

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and Eliasaph son of Deuel

Eliasaph, whose name means “God has added,” led the tribe of Gad during Israel’s wilderness journey. His father is named Deuel here, though he is called Reuel in another listing of Gad’s leadership, reflecting an alternate form of the name or an ancient copying variation. The recorded lineage identifies Eliasaph’s recognized place within the tribe and confirms his authority among Gad’s clans.

Num 7:42 On the sixth day Eliasaph son of Deuel,…
Num 1:14 from Gad, Eliasaph son of Deuel;

was over the division of the tribe of Gad.

Gad, descended from Jacob’s son by Zilpah, traveled as an organized tribal division within Israel’s camp. Known for strength in battle and possessing large herds, the tribe later received its inheritance east of the Jordan River. Under Eliasaph’s leadership, Gad joined the ordered procession that preserved unity, security, and readiness as Israel moved through the wilderness.

Num 2:14 Next will be the tribe of Gad. The leader of the Gadites…
Deu 33:20 Concerning Gad he said: “Blessed is he…
Gen 49:19 Gad will be attacked by raiders, but he…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Elishama
He is the son of Ammihud and the leader of the tribe of Ephraim during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. His name means "God has heard" in Hebrew, indicating a divine acknowledgment or response.

2. Ammihud
The father of Elishama, whose name means "people of glory" or "my kinsman is majesty." He is part of the lineage that leads the tribe of Ephraim.

3. Tribe of Ephraim
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Joseph's son Ephraim. This tribe is often associated with leadership and strength, as Ephraim was blessed by Jacob to be greater than his brother Manasseh.

4. Wilderness Journey
The context of this verse is the Israelites' journey from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land. The organization of the tribes and their leaders was crucial for maintaining order and fulfilling God's plan.

5. Division of the Tribe
Refers to the organized group within the tribe of Ephraim, led by Elishama, as they traveled and camped according to God's instructions.
Teaching Points
Leadership and Responsibility
Elishama's role as a leader of his tribe underscores the importance of godly leadership. Leaders are called to guide their people according to God's direction, just as Elishama did during the wilderness journey.

Divine Order and Organization
The structured arrangement of the tribes during their journey reflects God's desire for order and purpose in our lives. We are encouraged to seek His guidance in organizing our personal and communal lives.

Heritage and Legacy
The mention of Elishama and his lineage reminds us of the significance of our spiritual heritage. We are part of a larger account that God is writing, and our faithfulness can impact future generations.

Faithfulness in the Journey
The wilderness journey symbolizes our own spiritual journey. Like the Israelites, we are called to trust in God's provision and direction, even when the path is uncertain.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Numbers 10:20?

2. How does Numbers 10:20 illustrate the importance of orderly worship in our lives?

3. What role did Elishama play, and how can we emulate his leadership today?

4. How does Numbers 10:20 connect with 1 Corinthians 14:40 on doing things orderly?

5. In what ways can we ensure our church follows God's order like in Numbers 10?

6. How can we apply the principle of organized service from Numbers 10:20 in daily life?

7. What is the significance of Numbers 10:20 in Israel's journey through the wilderness?

8. How does Numbers 10:20 reflect God's guidance and order for the Israelites?

9. Why is the role of the tribal leaders emphasized in Numbers 10:20?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 10?


Numbers 10:20 records more than a name; it showcases God-ordained leadership, orderly movement, and tribal identity working together under divine direction. Eliasaph’s appointment over Gad’s division assures us that the Lord sees, organizes, and equips every part of His people for their journey and battles ahead.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and Eliasaph
אֶלְיָסָ֖ף (’el·yā·sāp̄)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 460: Eliasaph -- 'God has added', two Israelites

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

of Deuel
דְּעוּאֵֽל׃ (də·‘ū·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1845: Deuel -- 'known of God', a Gadite

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

the division
צְבָ֖א (ṣə·ḇā)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign

of the tribe
מַטֵּ֣ה (maṭ·ṭêh)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

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


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