Numbers 10:22
New International Version
The divisions of the camp of Ephraim went next, under their standard. Elishama son of Ammihud was in command.

New Living Translation
Ephraim’s troops went next, marching behind their banner. Their leader was Elishama son of Ammihud.

English Standard Version
And the standard of the camp of the people of Ephraim set out by their companies, and over their company was Elishama the son of Ammihud.

Berean Standard Bible
Next, the divisions of the camp of Ephraim set out under their standard, with Elishama son of Ammihud in command.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
And the standard of the camp of the children of Ephraim set out according to their armies; over their army was Elishama the son of Ammihud.

New American Standard Bible
Next the flag of the camp of the sons of Ephraim, by their armies, set out, with Elishama the son of Ammihud over its army,

NASB 1995
Next the standard of the camp of the sons of Ephraim, according to their armies, was set out, with Elishama the son of Ammihud over its army,

NASB 1977
Next the standard of the camp of the sons of Ephraim, according to their armies, was set out, with Elishama the son of Ammihud over its army,

Legacy Standard Bible
Next the standard of the camp of the sons of Ephraim, according to their armies, set out, with Elishama the son of Ammihud over its army,

Amplified Bible
Next the standard of the camp of the sons of Ephraim moved out, according to their armies, with Elishama the son of Ammihud [commander] over its army,

Christian Standard Bible
Next the military divisions of the camp of Ephraim’s descendants with their banner set out, and Elishama son of Ammihud was over their divisions.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Next the military divisions of the camp of Ephraim with their banner set out, and Elishama son of Ammihud was over Ephraim’s division.

American Standard Version
And the standard of the camp of the children of Ephraim set forward according to their hosts: and over his host was Elishama the son of Ammihud.

Contemporary English Version
Ephraim and the tribes that camped alongside it marched next, carrying their banner. Elishama son of Ammihud was the leader of the Ephraim tribe,

English Revised Version
And the standard of the camp of the children of Ephraim set forward according to their hosts: and over his host was Elishama the son of Ammihud.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
With their flag in front, the armies led by Ephraim's descendants broke camp next. Elisha, son of Ammihud, was in command.

Good News Translation
Next, those under the banner of the division led by the tribe of Ephraim would start out, company by company, with Elishama son of Ammihud in command.

International Standard Version
After this, the standard of the camp of Ephraim set out, accompanied by its army with Ammihud's son Elishama in charge.

Majority Standard Bible
Next, the divisions of the camp of Ephraim set out under their standard, with Elishama son of Ammihud in command.

NET Bible
And the standard of the camp of the Ephraimites set out according to their companies; over his company was Elishama son of Ammihud.

New Heart English Bible
The standard of the camp of the people of Ephraim set forward according to their armies. Elishama the son of Ammihud was over his army.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the standard of the camp of the children of Ephraim moved forward according to their armies: and over his host was Elishama the son of Ammihud.

World English Bible
The standard of the camp of the children of Ephraim set forward according to their armies. Elishama the son of Ammihud was over his army.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the standard of the camp of the sons of Ephraim has journeyed, by their hosts, and over its host [is] Elishama son of Ammihud.

Young's Literal Translation
And the standard of the camp of the sons of Ephraim hath journeyed, by their hosts, and over its host is Elishama son of Ammihud.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the flag of the camp of the sons of Ephraim removed according to their army, and over his army, Elishama, son of Ammihud.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons of Ephraim also moved their camp by their troops, in whose army the prince was Elisama the son of Ammiud.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Ephraim also moved their camp by their companies, and the leader of their army was Elishama the son of Ammihud.

New American Bible
The divisional camp of the Ephraimites set out next, arranged in companies. Over its whole company was Elishama, son of Ammihud,

New Revised Standard Version
Next the standard of the Ephraimite camp set out, company by company, and over the whole company was Elishama son of Ammihud.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the standard of the camp of the children of Ephraim set forward according to their armies; and over their host was Elishama the son of Ammihud.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the troop of the camp of Aphreim by their army picked up and the Prince of the host: Elishama son of Amihud.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the standard of the camp of the children of Ephraim set forward according to their hosts; and over his host was Elishama the son of Ammihud.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the order of the camp of Ephraim shall set forward with their forces; and over their forces was Elisama the son of Semiud.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
From Sinai to Paran
21Then the Kohathites set out, transporting the holy objects; the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival. 22Next, the divisions of the camp of Ephraim set out under their standard, with Elishama son of Ammihud in command. 23Gamaliel son of Pedahzur was over the division of the tribe of Manasseh,…

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 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.

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 11:29
By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned.

Revelation 7:15-17
For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them. / ‘Never again will they hunger, and never will they thirst; nor will the sun beat down upon them, nor any scorching heat.’ / For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”

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 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 8:2
Remember that these forty years the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments.

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.”


Treasury of Scripture

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.

the camp

Numbers 2:18-24
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 26:23-41
Of the sons of Issachar after their families: of Tola, the family of the Tolaites: of Pua, the family of the Punites: …

Genesis 48:19
And his father refused, and said, I know it, my son, I know it: he also shall become a people, and he also shall be great: but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his seed shall become a multitude of nations.

Elishama

Numbers 1:10
Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim; Elishama the son of Ammihud: of Manasseh; Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

Numbers 7:48
On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud, prince of the children of Ephraim, offered:

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Numbers 10
1. The use of the silver trumpets
11. The Israelites move from Sinai to Paran
14. The order of their march
29. Hobab is entreated by Moses not to leave them
33. The blessing of Moses at the removing and resting of the ark














And the divisions
The term "divisions" refers to the organized groups or units within the Israelite camp. In Hebrew, the word used is "maḥăneh," which signifies a camp or encampment. This reflects the structured and orderly nature of the Israelite community as they journeyed through the wilderness. The divisions were not just random gatherings but were meticulously arranged according to tribes and families, highlighting the importance of order and discipline in the life of God's people.

of the camp
The "camp" here refers to the entire assembly of the Israelites as they traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land. The camp was a mobile community, constantly on the move, yet maintaining a sense of unity and purpose. Historically, the camp was a visible sign of God's presence among His people, as the Tabernacle, the dwelling place of God, was centrally located within it. This centrality of the Tabernacle underscores the theological truth that God desires to dwell among His people and guide them.

of Ephraim
Ephraim was one of the tribes of Israel, descended from Joseph's younger son, whom Jacob blessed with a greater blessing than his older brother Manasseh (Genesis 48:19). The tribe of Ephraim held a place of prominence among the tribes, often leading the way in various endeavors. This reflects the fulfillment of Jacob's blessing and the significant role Ephraim played in the history of Israel. Theologically, Ephraim's leadership role can be seen as a foreshadowing of the greater leadership that would come through the line of David and ultimately through Christ.

set out
The phrase "set out" indicates the movement and journey of the Israelites. In Hebrew, the word "nasa" is used, which means to pull up, set out, or journey. This action of setting out is a recurring theme in the wilderness narrative, symbolizing the faith and obedience required of God's people as they followed His leading. It serves as a reminder of the Christian journey of faith, where believers are called to trust in God's guidance and move forward in obedience to His will.

under their banner
The "banner" was a standard or flag that represented each tribe. In Hebrew, the word "degel" is used, which signifies a standard or ensign. Banners were used for identification and organization, ensuring that each tribe knew its place within the larger community. Spiritually, the banner represents identity and belonging, reminding believers that they are part of a larger community of faith, united under the banner of Christ. The banner also symbolizes God's protection and leadership, as seen in the Song of Solomon 2:4, "His banner over me is love."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Next, 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
מַחֲנֵ֥ה (ma·ḥă·nêh)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army

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

set out,
וְנָסַ֗ע (wə·nā·sa‘)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5265: To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey

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

with 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
עַמִּיהֽוּד׃ (‘am·mî·hūḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5989: Ammihud -- 'my kinsman is majesty', four Israelites, also a Geshurite

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


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