Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version from the tribe of Manasseh (a tribe of Joseph), Gaddi son of Susi; New Living Translation Manasseh son of Joseph Gaddi son of Susi English Standard Version from the tribe of Joseph (that is, from the tribe of Manasseh), Gaddi the son of Susi; Berean Standard Bible from the tribe of Manasseh (a tribe of Joseph), Gaddi son of Susi; King James Bible Of the tribe of Joseph, namely, of the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi. New King James Version from the tribe of Joseph, that is, from the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi; New American Standard Bible from the tribe of Joseph, from the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi; NASB 1995 from the tribe of Joseph, from the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi; NASB 1977 from the tribe of Joseph, from the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi; Legacy Standard Bible from the tribe of Joseph, from the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi; Amplified Bible from the tribe of Joseph, that is, of the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi; Christian Standard Bible Gaddi son of Susi from the tribe of Manasseh (from the tribe of Joseph); Holman Christian Standard Bible Gaddi son of Susi from the tribe of Manasseh (from the tribe of Joseph); American Standard Version Of the tribe of Joseph, namely, of the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi. English Revised Version Of the tribe of Joseph, namely, of the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi. GOD'S WORD® Translation Gaddi, son of Susi, from the tribe of Joseph (that is, the tribe of Manasseh); International Standard Version from Joseph's tribe of Manasseh, Susi's son Gaddi; NET Bible from the tribe of Joseph, namely, the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi son of Susi; New Heart English Bible Of the tribe of Joseph, of the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi. Webster's Bible Translation Of the tribe of Joseph, namely, of the tribe of Manassah, Gaddi the son of Susi. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblefrom the tribe of Manasseh (a tribe of Joseph), Gaddi son of Susi; World English Bible Of the tribe of Joseph, of the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor the tribe of Joseph (for the tribe of Manasseh), Gaddi son of Susi; Young's Literal Translation For the tribe of Joseph, (for the tribe of Manasseh,) Gaddi son of Susi. Smith's Literal Translation For the tribe of Joseph, for the tribe of Manasseh: Gaddi, son of Susi. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOf the tribe of Joseph, of the sceptre of Manasses, Gaddi the son of Susi. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible for the Josephites, from the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi, son of Susi; New Revised Standard Version from the tribe of Joseph (that is, from the tribe of Manasseh), Gaddi son of Susi; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFrom the tribe of Joseph, namely, of the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated From the tribe of Yoseph of the tribe of Menasheh: Gaddi son of Susi. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Of the tribe of Joseph, namely, of the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi. Brenton Septuagint Translation Of the tribe of Joseph of the sons of Manasse, Gaddi the son of Susi. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Spies Explore Canaan…10from the tribe of Zebulun, Gaddiel son of Sodi; 11from the tribe of Manasseh (a tribe of Joseph), Gaddi son of Susi; 12from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli;… Cross References Joshua 14:6-15 Then the sons of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, “You know what the LORD said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh-barnea about you and me. / I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought back to him an honest report. / Although my brothers who went with me made the hearts of the people melt with fear, I remained loyal to the LORD my God. ... Deuteronomy 1:22-25 Then all of you approached me and said, “Let us send men ahead of us to search out the land and bring us word of what route to follow and which cities to enter.” / The plan seemed good to me, so I selected twelve men from among you, one from each tribe. / They left and went up into the hill country, and came to the Valley of Eshcol and spied out the land. ... Hebrews 3:16-19 For who were the ones who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt? / And with whom was God angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness? / And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? ... Joshua 2:1-24 Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim, saying, “Go, inspect the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. / And it was reported to the king of Jericho: “Behold, some men of Israel have come here tonight to spy out the land.” / So the king of Jericho sent to Rahab and said, “Bring out the men who came to you and entered your house, for they have come to spy out the whole land.” ... Deuteronomy 9:23 And when the LORD sent you out from Kadesh-barnea, He said, “Go up and possess the land that I have given you.” But you rebelled against the command of the LORD your God. You neither believed Him nor obeyed Him. 1 Corinthians 10:5-11 Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the wilderness. / These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did. / Do not be idolaters, as some of them were. As it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.” ... Joshua 14:1-5 Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, as distributed by Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel. / Their inheritance was assigned by lot for the nine and a half tribes, as the LORD had commanded through Moses. / For Moses had given the inheritance east of the Jordan to the other two and a half tribes. But he granted no inheritance among them to the Levites. ... Deuteronomy 31:7-8 Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. / The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” Hebrews 4:1-2 Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be deemed to have fallen short of it. / For we also received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, since they did not share the faith of those who comprehended it. Joshua 15:13-19 According to the LORD’s command to him, Joshua gave Caleb son of Jephunneh a portion among the sons of Judah—Kiriath-arba, that is, Hebron. (Arba was the forefather of Anak.) / And Caleb drove out from there the three sons of Anak—the descendants of Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak. / From there he marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher). ... Deuteronomy 1:34-36 When the LORD heard your words, He grew angry and swore an oath, saying, / “Not one of the men of this evil generation shall see the good land I swore to give your fathers, / except Caleb son of Jephunneh. He will see it, and I will give him and his descendants the land on which he has set foot, because he followed the LORD wholeheartedly.” 1 Samuel 30:1-6 On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down. / They had taken captive the women and all who were there, both young and old. They had not killed anyone, but had carried them off as they went on their way. / When David and his men came to the city, they found it burned down and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive. ... Hebrews 11:31 By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient. Joshua 21:43-45 Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. / And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand. / Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel had failed; everything was fulfilled. Deuteronomy 32:49-52 “Go up into the Abarim Range to Mount Nebo, in the land of Moab across from Jericho, and view the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites as their own possession. / And there on the mountain that you climb, you will die and be gathered to your people, just as your brother Aaron died on Mount Hor and was gathered to his people. / For at the waters of Meribah-kadesh in the Wilderness of Zin, both of you broke faith with Me among the Israelites by failing to treat Me as holy in their presence. ... Treasury of Scripture Of the tribe of Joseph, namely, of the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi. Jump to Previous JosephJump to Next JosephNumbers 13 1. The names of the men who were sent to search the land17. Their instructions 21. Their acts 26. Their relation from the tribe of Manasseh Manasseh was one of the two sons of Joseph, born to him in Egypt. The tribe of Manasseh is significant because it is one of the two half-tribes that, along with Ephraim, make up the house of Joseph. Manasseh's inheritance was divided, with half settling on the east side of the Jordan River and the other half on the west. This division is a reflection of the tribe's size and influence. The tribe of Manasseh played a crucial role in the conquest and settlement of the Promised Land, as seen in the book of Joshua. The mention of Manasseh here highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to Joseph that his descendants would become a great people. (a tribe of Joseph) Gaddi son of Susi Persons / Places / Events 1. ManassehOne of the twelve tribes of Israel, named after Joseph's firstborn son. The tribe of Manasseh was known for its significant land inheritance on both sides of the Jordan River. 2. Gaddi A representative from the tribe of Manasseh, chosen as one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. His name means "my fortune" or "fortunate." 3. Susi The father of Gaddi. Not much is known about Susi, but his name means "horse-like" or "swift." 4. The Spying of Canaan This event involved twelve leaders from the tribes of Israel being sent by Moses to scout the Promised Land and report back on its conditions and inhabitants. 5. Canaan The land promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It was a land described as "flowing with milk and honey." Teaching Points The Importance of RepresentationEach tribe had a representative, showing the value of each community's voice in collective decision-making. In our lives, we should consider how we represent our communities and faith. Faith vs. Fear The spies' mission was a test of faith. Gaddi, like others, faced the challenge of seeing the land through the lens of God's promise rather than fear. We are often faced with situations where we must choose faith over fear. Legacy and Influence Gaddi's actions contributed to the account of his tribe. Our actions today can influence the legacy we leave behind for future generations. Trust in God's Promises The mission to Canaan was based on God's promise to Israel. Trusting in God's promises requires us to act in faith, even when circumstances seem daunting. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 13:11?2. How does Numbers 13:11 demonstrate God's plan for tribal representation in leadership? 3. What can we learn from Numbers 13:11 about trusting God's chosen leaders? 4. How does Numbers 13:11 connect with God's promises to the Israelites in Exodus? 5. How can we apply the principle of representation from Numbers 13:11 today? 6. What does Numbers 13:11 teach about unity and diversity within God's people? 7. What is the significance of Numbers 13:11 in the context of the Israelite spies' mission? 8. How does Numbers 13:11 reflect the tribal organization of Israel? 9. Why is the tribe of Manasseh specifically mentioned in Numbers 13:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 13? 11. Genesis 48 - How does the inclusion of Ephraim and Manasseh as tribes align with the tribal lists elsewhere in the Bible, and does it create any contradictions? 12. What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes? 13. Judges 6:14-15: If Gideon was the least in his family, do other biblical records or genealogical data contradict or confirm his lowly status? 14. Do the cities assigned in Joshua 21 conflict with the earlier tribal boundaries in Joshua 14-20? What Does Numbers 13:11 Mean From the tribe of Manasseh– Moses “sent them from the Wilderness of Paran at the word of the LORD” (Numbers 13:3), and Manasseh’s representative is singled out here. – Manasseh, firstborn of Joseph, had already been counted among the fighting men (Numbers 1:34-35), showing God’s faithfulness to grow Joseph’s descendants just as He promised in Genesis 48:4. – The tribe’s later inheritance straddled the Jordan (Joshua 17:1-6, 14-18), illustrating that the spy’s mission directly concerned territory his descendants would eventually hold. – Being chosen linked Manasseh to the covenant-keeping God who had turned Joseph’s affliction into blessing (Genesis 41:51; 50:20). A tribe of Joseph – Scripture pauses to remind readers that Manasseh is part of Joseph. This stresses: • Continuity: Jacob adopted Joseph’s sons as his own (Genesis 48:5-6), giving Joseph a “double portion.” • Identity: Though Joseph’s single tribe split into Ephraim and Manasseh (Numbers 26:28-37), both remained heirs of the same patriarchal promises (Hebrews 11:22). • Unity: Even when later prophecies list the tribes separately (Revelation 7:6-8), their shared origin underlines God’s cohesive plan for Israel. – By mentioning Joseph here, the text recalls God’s providence in Egypt—His ability to preserve and exalt His people—which the spies needed to remember as they faced Canaan’s giants (Numbers 13:28; Deuteronomy 7:17-19). Gaddi son of Susi – “Gaddi” means “my fortune,” hinting that his parents recognized God as the giver of blessing (cf. Psalm 16:5-6). – As one of the twelve chiefs (Numbers 13:2), Gaddi held real authority; his report would sway the nation (13:30-33). – Tragically, Numbers 14:37 records that the ten faithless spies “died by plague before the LORD,” confirming that Gaddi personally illustrates the danger of unbelief. – His inclusion names both him and his father, underscoring accountability: every leader’s choice was public, traceable, and remembered (cf. 1 Chronicles 5:24). summary Numbers 13:11 is more than a roster entry. It grounds the mission in history—Manasseh, a literal tribe of the literal Joseph, sent a real leader named Gaddi. The verse quietly testifies that God keeps covenant promises to Joseph’s line, expects faith from His appointed representatives, and records each person’s response to His call. Hebrew from the tribeלְמַטֵּ֥ה (lə·maṭ·ṭêh) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe of Manasseh מְנַשֶּׁ֑ה (mə·naš·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4519: Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites (a tribe לְמַטֵּ֣ה (lə·maṭ·ṭêh) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe of Joseph), יוֹסֵ֖ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites Gaddi גַּדִּ֖י (gad·dî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1426: my fortune', a Manassite son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Susi; סוּסִֽי׃ (sū·sî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5485: Susi -- a Manassite Links Numbers 13:11 NIVNumbers 13:11 NLT Numbers 13:11 ESV Numbers 13:11 NASB Numbers 13:11 KJV Numbers 13:11 BibleApps.com Numbers 13:11 Biblia Paralela Numbers 13:11 Chinese Bible Numbers 13:11 French Bible Numbers 13:11 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 13:11 Of the tribe of Joseph namely (Nu Num.) |