Numbers 2:25
New International Version
On the north will be the divisions of the camp of Dan under their standard. The leader of the people of Dan is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai.

New Living Translation
“The divisions of Dan, Asher, and Naphtali are to camp on the north side of the Tabernacle, beneath their family banners. These are the names of the tribes, their leaders, and the numbers of their registered troops: Tribe Leader Number Dan Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai 62,700

English Standard Version
“On the north side shall be the standard of the camp of Dan by their companies, the chief of the people of Dan being Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai,

Berean Standard Bible
On the north side, the divisions of Dan are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Danites is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai,

King James Bible
The standard of the camp of Dan shall be on the north side by their armies: and the captain of the children of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

New King James Version
“The standard of the forces with Dan shall be on the north side according to their armies, and the leader of the children of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.”

New American Standard Bible
“On the north side shall be the flag of the camp of Dan by their armies; and the leader of the sons of Dan: Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai,

NASB 1995
“On the north side shall be the standard of the camp of Dan by their armies, and the leader of the sons of Dan: Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai,

NASB 1977
“On the north side shall be the standard of the camp of Dan by their armies, and the leader of the sons of Dan: Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai,

Legacy Standard Bible
“On the north side shall be the standard of the camp of Dan by their armies, and the leader of the sons of Dan: Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai,

Amplified Bible
“On the north side shall be the standard of the camp of Dan, by their armies; and Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai shall lead the sons of Dan,

Christian Standard Bible
Dan’s military divisions will camp on the north side under their banner. The leader of the Danites is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Dan’s military divisions will camp on the north side under their banner. The leader of the Danites is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai.

American Standard Version
On the north side shall be the standard of the camp of Dan according to their hosts: and the prince of the children of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

English Revised Version
On the north side shall be the standard of the camp of Dan according to their hosts: and the prince of the children of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"On the north side the armies led by [Dan] will camp under their flag. The leader for the people of Dan is Ahiezer, son of Ammishaddai.

International Standard Version
"Toward the north is to be the division of the camp of Dan under their standard. The leader of Dan is to be Ammishaddai's son Ahiezer.

Majority Standard Bible
On the north side, the divisions of Dan are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Danites is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai,

NET Bible
"On the north will be the divisions of the camp of Dan, under their standards. The leader of the people of Dan is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai.

New Heart English Bible
"On the north side shall be the standard of the camp of Dan according to their divisions: and the prince of the people of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

Webster's Bible Translation
The standard of the camp of Dan shall be on the north side by their armies: and the captain of the children of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

World English Bible
“On the north side shall be the standard of the camp of Dan according to their divisions. The prince of the children of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The standard of the camp of Dan [is] northward, by their hosts; and the prince of the sons of Dan [is] Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai;

Young's Literal Translation
The standard of the camp of Dan is northward, by their hosts; and the prince of the sons of Dan is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai;

Smith's Literal Translation
The flag of the camp of Dan, northward, according to their armies: and the chief for the sons of Dan, Ahiezer, son of Ammishaddai.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
On the north side camped the sons of Dan: whose prince was Ahiezar the son of Ammisaddai.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Toward the north side, the sons of Dan were encamped, whose leader was Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

New American Bible
The divisional camp of Dan shall be on the north side, by companies. The leader of the Danites is Ahiezer, son of Ammishaddai,

New Revised Standard Version
On the north side shall be the regimental encampment of Dan by companies. The leader of the Danites shall be Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The standard of the camp of Dan shall be on the north side by their armies; and the chief of the children of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The troop of the camp of Dan from the north for his army and the Head of the sons of Dan: Akhiazar son of Amishdai.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
On the north side shall be the standard of the camp of Dan according to their hosts; the prince of the children of Dan being Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The order of the camp of Dan shall be northward with their forces; and the prince of the sons of Dan, Achiezer the son of Amisadai.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Order of the Camps
24The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Ephraim is 108,100; they shall set out third. 25On the north side, the divisions of Dan are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Danites is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai, 26and his division numbers 62,700.…

Cross References
Genesis 49:27
Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; in the morning he devours the prey, in the evening he divides the plunder.”

Judges 20:14-17
And from their cities they came together at Gibeah to go out and fight against the Israelites. / On that day the Benjamites mobilized 26,000 swordsmen from their cities, in addition to the 700 select men of Gibeah. / Among all these soldiers there were 700 select left-handers, each of whom could sling a stone at a hair without missing. ...

1 Chronicles 12:2
they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):

1 Chronicles 12:29
From Benjamin, the kinsmen of Saul: 3,000, most of whom had remained loyal to the house of Saul up to that time.

1 Chronicles 12:35
From Dan: 28,600 prepared for battle.

1 Chronicles 12:36
From Asher: 40,000 fit for service, prepared for battle.

1 Chronicles 12:37
And from east of the Jordan, from Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh there: 120,000 armed with every kind of weapon of war.

1 Chronicles 27:12
The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

2 Chronicles 17:17
From Benjamin: Eliada, a mighty man of valor, and with him 200,000 armed with bows and shields;

Psalm 68:27
There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them, the princes of Judah in their company, the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali.

Isaiah 11:13
Then the jealousy of Ephraim will depart, and the adversaries of Judah will be cut off. Ephraim will no longer envy Judah, nor will Judah harass Ephraim.

Ezekiel 48:21-22
The remaining area on both sides of the holy portion and of the property of the city will belong to the prince. He will own the land adjacent to the tribal portions, extending eastward from the 25,000 cubits of the holy district toward the eastern border, and westward from the 25,000 cubits to the western border. And in the center of them will be the holy portion and the sanctuary of the temple. / So the Levitical property and the city property will lie in the center of the area belonging to the prince—the area between the borders of Judah and Benjamin.

Matthew 10:2-4
These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; / Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.

Matthew 19:28
Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Luke 6:13-16
When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles: / Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; / Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot; ...


Treasury of Scripture

The standard of the camp of Dan shall be on the north side by their armies: and the captain of the children of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

Ahiezer

Numbers 1:12
Of Dan; Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

Numbers 7:66,71
On the tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan, offered: …

Numbers 10:25
And the standard of the camp of the children of Dan set forward, which was the rereward of all the camps throughout their hosts: and over his host was Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

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Numbers 2
1. The order of the tribes in their tents.














On the north side
The phrase "on the north side" indicates the specific location of the camp of the tribe of Dan. In the context of the Israelite encampment, the north side was one of the four cardinal directions used to organize the tribes around the Tabernacle. The north, often associated with strength and mystery in ancient cultures, here signifies a strategic position. Historically, the north side of a camp would be crucial for defense, as it was often less fortified due to natural barriers. In the Hebrew context, the north (Hebrew: צָפוֹן, "tsaphon") can also symbolize hidden or concealed things, reflecting the tribe of Dan's role in the larger narrative of Israel.

shall be the divisions of the camp of Dan
The "divisions of the camp of Dan" refers to the arrangement and organization of the tribe of Dan, along with the tribes of Asher and Naphtali, who camped under Dan's banner. The Hebrew word for "divisions" (מַחֲנֶה, "machaneh") implies a structured and orderly grouping, emphasizing the importance of order and unity among the tribes. Dan, as the leader of this division, was known for its role as a judge (Genesis 49:16), and its position in the camp reflects its leadership and responsibility within the community of Israel.

under their standard
The "standard" (Hebrew: דֶּגֶל, "degel") was a banner or flag that represented each tribe. It served as a rallying point and symbol of identity for the tribe of Dan. In ancient times, standards were crucial for maintaining order and unity, especially during travel or battle. The standard of Dan, traditionally depicted as an eagle or serpent, symbolized the tribe's characteristics and role within Israel. This imagery connects to the prophetic blessings and the unique identity of each tribe.

the leader of the Danites
The "leader of the Danites" refers to the appointed head of the tribe of Dan. Leadership in the Israelite camp was divinely ordained, with each leader responsible for the welfare and organization of their tribe. The Hebrew term for leader (נָשִׂיא, "nasi") conveys a sense of elevation and responsibility. The leader of Dan, as mentioned in the broader context of Numbers, was Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai, who played a crucial role in guiding and representing his people.

Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai
"Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai" is the specific individual named as the leader of the tribe of Dan. The name Ahiezer (אֲחִיעֶזֶר) means "my brother is help," reflecting the supportive and communal nature expected of a leader. Ammishaddai (עַמִּישַׁדָּי) means "my kinsman is Almighty," indicating a lineage that acknowledges the power and presence of God. These names highlight the importance of divine assistance and familial bonds in the leadership and identity of the tribe of Dan.

Verse 25. - The standard of... Dan. In the light of its subsequent history, it is remarkable that this tribe should at this time have been so prominent and so honoured. Dan is, so to speak; the Judas among the twelve. In history he ends by melting away into the heathen among whom he intruded himself. In the sacred writings he ends by being omitted altogether; he has no part in the new Jerusalem - perhaps on account of the idolatry connected with his name (see Judges 18; Revelation 7).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
On the north side,
צָפֹ֖נָה (ṣā·p̄ō·nāh)
Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 6828: Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter

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 Dan
דָ֛ן (ḏān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1835: Dan -- 'judge', a son of Jacob, also a place in Northern Israel

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

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

The leader
וְנָשִׂיא֙ (wə·nā·śî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5387: An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist

of the Danites
לִבְנֵ֣י (liḇ·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

is Ahiezer
אֲחִיעֶ֖זֶר (’ă·ḥî·‘e·zer)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 295: Ahiezer -- 'my brother is help', two Israelites

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

of Ammishaddai,
עַמִּֽישַׁדָּֽי׃ (‘am·mî·šad·dāy)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5996: Ammishaddai -- 'my kinsman is Shaddai', a Danite


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