Numbers 2:7
New International Version
The tribe of Zebulun will be next. The leader of the people of Zebulun is Eliab son of Helon.

New Living Translation
Zebulun Eliab son of Helon 57,400

English Standard Version
Then the tribe of Zebulun, the chief of the people of Zebulun being Eliab the son of Helon,

Berean Standard Bible
Next will be the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon,

King James Bible
Then the tribe of Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon shall be captain of the children of Zebulun.

New King James Version
“Then comes the tribe of Zebulun, and Eliab the son of Helon shall be the leader of the children of Zebulun.”

New American Standard Bible
Then follows the tribe of Zebulun; and the leader of the sons of Zebulun: Eliab the son of Helon,

NASB 1995
“Then comes the tribe of Zebulun, and the leader of the sons of Zebulun: Eliab the son of Helon,

NASB 1977
“Then comes the tribe of Zebulun, and the leader of the sons of Zebulun: Eliab the son of Helon,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the tribe of Zebulun, and the leader of the sons of Zebulun: Eliab the son of Helon,

Amplified Bible
Then [also on the east side] the tribe of Zebulun; and Eliab the son of Helon shall lead the sons of Zebulun,

Christian Standard Bible
The tribe of Zebulun will be next. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The tribe of Zebulun will be next. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon.

American Standard Version
And the tribe of Zebulun: and the prince of the children of Zebulun shall be Eliab the son of Helon.

English Revised Version
and the tribe of Zebulun: and the prince of the children of Zebulun shall be Eliab the son of Helon:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Then [will be] the tribe of [Zebulun]. The leader for the people of Zebulun is Eliab, son of Helon.

International Standard Version
"Next is to be the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of Zebulun is to be Helon's son Eliab.

Majority Standard Bible
Next will be the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon,

NET Bible
Next will be the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of the people of Zebulun is Eliab son of Helon.

New Heart English Bible
The tribe of Zebulun: and the prince of the people of Zebulun shall be Eliab the son of Helon.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then the tribe of Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon shall be captain of the children of Zebulun.

World English Bible
“The tribe of Zebulun: the prince of the children of Zebulun shall be Eliab the son of Helon.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The tribe of Zebulun [is with them]; and the prince of the sons of Zebulun [is] Eliab son of Helon;

Young's Literal Translation
The tribe of Zebulun; and the prince of the sons of Zebulun is Eliab son of Helon;

Smith's Literal Translation
The tribe of Zebulon: and the chief for the sons of Zebulon, Eliab, son of Helon.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In the tribe of Zabulon the prince was Eliab the son of Helon.

Catholic Public Domain Version
In the tribe of Zebulon, the leader was Eliab the son of Helon.

New American Bible
Also the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab, son of Helon,

New Revised Standard Version
Then the tribe of Zebulun: The leader of the Zebulunites shall be Eliab son of Helon,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then shall encamp the tribe of Zebulun; and Eliab the son of Helen shall be chief of the children of Zebulun.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the rod of Zebulon and the Ruler of the sons of Zebulon: Eliab son of Khelon.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the tribe of Zebulun; the prince of the children of Zebulun being Eliab the son of Helon,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they that encamp next shall be of the tribe of Zabulon, and the prince of the sons of Zabulon shall be Eliab the son of Chaelon.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Order of the Camps
6and his division numbers 54,400. 7Next will be the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon, 8and his division numbers 57,400.…

Cross References
Genesis 49:10
The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.

Revelation 5:5
Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.”

Matthew 1:2-3
Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.

Hebrews 7:14
For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.

Judges 1:1-2
After the death of Joshua, the Israelites inquired of the LORD, “Who will be the first to go up and fight for us against the Canaanites?” / “Judah shall go up,” answered the LORD. “Indeed, I have delivered the land into their hands.”

1 Chronicles 5:2
And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.

Micah 5:2
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.

Genesis 49:8-9
Judah, your brothers shall praise you. Your hand shall be on the necks of your enemies; your father’s sons shall bow down to you. / Judah is a young lion—my son, you return from the prey. Like a lion he crouches and lies down; like a lioness, who dares to rouse him?

Matthew 2:6
‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’”

Luke 3:33
the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,

1 Kings 12:20
When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David.

2 Samuel 2:4
Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”

2 Samuel 5:1-3
Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.

1 Chronicles 28:4
Yet the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me out of all my father’s house to be king over Israel forever. For He chose Judah as leader, and from the house of Judah He chose my father’s household, and from my father’s sons He was pleased to make me king over all Israel.

Isaiah 11:1
Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.


Treasury of Scripture

Then the tribe of Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon shall be captain of the children of Zebulun.

Numbers 1:9,30,31
Of Zebulun; Eliab the son of Helon…

Numbers 7:24,29
On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun, did offer: …

Numbers 10:16
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.

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Next will be the tribe of Zebulun.
The tribe of Zebulun is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's tenth son, Zebulun. In the context of Numbers 2, the Israelites are organizing their camp around the Tabernacle during their wilderness journey. Zebulun is positioned on the east side of the Tabernacle, alongside the tribes of Judah and Issachar, forming a camp that symbolizes unity and order. Zebulun's placement reflects its role in supporting the leading tribe of Judah, which is significant in biblical prophecy as Judah is the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ would come. Zebulun's territory, later in the Promised Land, was located in a region that facilitated trade and interaction with other nations, fulfilling Jacob's blessing in Genesis 49:13 about Zebulun dwelling by the seashore and being a haven for ships.

The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon,
Eliab, son of Helon, is identified as the leader of the tribe of Zebulun during the wilderness period. Leadership in the tribes was typically hereditary, passed down through family lines, and leaders were responsible for the welfare and organization of their people. Eliab's role would have included military leadership, as well as spiritual and social guidance. The mention of his father, Helon, emphasizes the importance of lineage and heritage in Israelite society. This structure of leadership is consistent with the patriarchal system seen throughout the Old Testament, where family heads played crucial roles in maintaining the covenant relationship with God. Eliab's leadership is part of the broader narrative of Israel's journey to the Promised Land, where each tribe's leader had a role in fulfilling God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Tribe of Zebulun
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Zebulun, the sixth son of Jacob and Leah. The tribe is known for its later settlement in the northern part of Canaan, near the Sea of Galilee.

2. Eliab son of Helon
The leader of the tribe of Zebulun during the wilderness period. His role was significant in organizing and leading his tribe as part of the larger Israelite community.

3. Israelite Camp Arrangement
Numbers 2 describes the arrangement of the Israelite camp around the Tabernacle. Each tribe had a specific position, reflecting order and structure in the community.
Teaching Points
Order and Structure in Community
The arrangement of the tribes around the Tabernacle teaches the importance of order and structure in our communities and churches. Each person and group has a role to play, contributing to the overall mission.

Leadership and Responsibility
Eliab's role as a leader reminds us of the responsibilities that come with leadership. Leaders are called to guide, protect, and serve their communities faithfully.

Heritage and Identity
The tribe of Zebulun's identity and blessings remind us of the importance of understanding our spiritual heritage and identity in Christ. We are part of a larger account and community.

Active Participation in Worship
Zebulun's involvement in sacrifices and worship encourages us to actively participate in our faith communities, contributing our gifts and resources.

Courage and Commitment
The bravery of Zebulun in battle challenges us to be courageous and committed in our spiritual battles, standing firm in faith and truth.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
[Next will be] the tribe
מַטֵּ֖ה (maṭ·ṭêh)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Zebulun.
זְבוּלֻ֑ן (zə·ḇū·lun)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2074: Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory

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

is Eliab
אֱלִיאָ֖ב (’ĕ·lî·’āḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 446: Eliab -- 'God is father', the name of several Israelites

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

of Helon,
חֵלֹֽן׃ (ḥê·lōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2497: Helon -- a man of Zebulon


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