Nethanel son of Zuar was over the division of the tribe of Issachar, and AhiraThe name "Ahira" in Hebrew is אֲחִירַע (Achira), which means "brother of evil" or "my brother is evil." Despite the negative connotation of his name, Ahira was a leader chosen to represent his tribe. This highlights a recurring biblical theme: God often uses individuals with imperfect backgrounds or names to fulfill His purposes. It serves as a reminder that one's past or name does not define their potential in God's plan. son of Enan
"Enan" in Hebrew is עֵינָן (Eynan), meaning "having eyes" or "fountain." The mention of lineage is significant in the biblical context, as it establishes identity and authority. In ancient Israel, family lineage was crucial for leadership roles, and being the "son of Enan" would have provided Ahira with a recognized status within the tribe of Naphtali. This emphasizes the importance of heritage and the continuity of God's promises through generations. was over the division
The phrase "was over the division" indicates a position of leadership and responsibility. In the context of the Israelite camp, each tribe had a specific role and order during their journey through the wilderness. Ahira's leadership over the division of Naphtali signifies the organized structure God established for His people, ensuring order and unity. It reflects the biblical principle that God is a God of order, not chaos, and He appoints leaders to guide His people according to His divine plan. of the tribe of Naphtali
The "tribe of Naphtali" was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Naphtali, the sixth son of Jacob and Bilhah. The tribe's name in Hebrew, נַפְתָּלִי (Naphtali), is often associated with the idea of struggle or wrestling, as reflected in Genesis 30:8. Historically, the tribe of Naphtali was known for its valor and played a significant role in the conquest of Canaan. This reference to Naphtali in Numbers 10:15 underscores the tribe's continued importance and contribution to the collective journey of the Israelites. It serves as a reminder of the diverse roles and strengths within the body of God's people, each contributing uniquely to the fulfillment of His promises. Persons / Places / Events 1. Nethanel son of ZuarNethanel is identified as the leader of the tribe of Issachar during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. His role was significant in organizing and leading his tribe as part of the larger Israelite community. 2. Tribe of IssacharOne of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Issachar, the fifth son of Jacob and Leah. The tribe is known for its wisdom and understanding of the times, as noted in other parts of Scripture. 3. The Wilderness JourneyThis event refers to the period when the Israelites traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land, guided by God through Moses. Numbers 10 describes the order of march as the Israelites set out from Mount Sinai. Teaching Points Leadership and ResponsibilityNethanel's role as a leader of Issachar highlights the importance of leadership within the community of faith. Each leader had specific responsibilities to ensure the orderly movement and well-being of their tribe. Understanding the TimesThe tribe of Issachar is noted for its wisdom and understanding. As believers, we are called to discern the times and act wisely, seeking God's guidance in our decisions. Order and Organization in God's PlanThe detailed organization of the tribes during the wilderness journey reflects God's desire for order and structure. This teaches us the value of planning and organization in our spiritual and communal lives. Faithfulness in Following God's DirectionThe Israelites' journey required obedience and trust in God's leading. Similarly, we are called to follow God's direction in our lives, trusting in His plan and timing. Bible Study Questions 1. What qualities of leadership can we learn from Nethanel's role over the tribe of Issachar, and how can we apply these in our own lives? 2. How does the description of the tribe of Issachar in 1 Chronicles 12:32 inspire us to seek wisdom and understanding in our current context? 3. In what ways does the organization of the Israelite camp during the wilderness journey reflect God's character, and how can this influence our approach to church and community life? 4. How can we discern the "times" in our own lives and communities, and what steps can we take to ensure we are acting in accordance with God's will? 5. Reflect on a time when you had to trust in God's direction without knowing the full plan. How did that experience strengthen your faith, and what can you learn from it for future situations? Connections to Other Scriptures 1 Chronicles 12:32This verse highlights the men of Issachar as those who understood the times and knew what Israel should do. This connection emphasizes the wisdom and leadership qualities associated with the tribe of Issachar. Genesis 49:14-15Jacob's blessing over Issachar describes the tribe as strong and industrious, which aligns with their role in the wilderness journey. Numbers 2:5-6This passage provides additional context on the arrangement of the tribes around the tabernacle, including Issachar's position and responsibilities. People Aaron, Abidan, Ahiezer, Ahira, Ammihud, Amminadab, Ammishaddai, Asher, Benjamin, Dan, Deuel, Eliab, Eliasaph, Elishama, Elizur, Enan, Gad, Gamaliel, Gershon, Gershonites, Gideoni, Helon, Hobab, Issachar, Kohathites, Manasseh, Merari, Merarites, Moses, Nahshon, Naphtali, Nethaneel, Ocran, Pagiel, Pedahzur, Raguel, Reuben, Reuel, Shedeur, Shelumiel, Simeon, Zebulun, Zuar, ZurishaddaiPlaces Paran, SinaiTopics Army, Division, Host, Issachar, Is'sachar, Nathaneel, Nethaneel, Nethanel, Nethan'el, Sons, Tribal, Tribe, Zuar, Zu'arDictionary of Bible Themes Numbers 10:14 5223 banner Numbers 10:11-14 7266 tribes of Israel Library November 17. "The Ark of the Covenant of the Lord Went Before Them" (Num. x. 33).
"The ark of the covenant of the Lord went before them" (Num. x. 33). God does give us impressions but not that we should act on them as impressions. If the impression be from God, He will Himself give sufficient evidence to establish it beyond the possibility of a doubt. How beautifully we read, in the story of Jeremiah, of the impression that came to him respecting the purchase of the field of Anathoth, but Jeremiah did not act upon this impression until after the following day, when his uncle's …
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth Hobab
'And Moses said unto Hobab ... Come thou with us, and we will do thee good: for the Lord hath spoken good concerning Israel.'--NUM. x. 29. There is some doubt with regard to the identity of this Hobab. Probably he was a man of about the same age as Moses, his brother- in-law, and a son of Jethro, a wily Kenite, a Bedouin Arab. Moses begs him to join himself to his motley company, and to be to him in the wilderness 'instead of eyes.' What did Moses want a man for, when he had the cloud? What do we …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Hallowing of Work and of Rest
'And it came to pass, when the ark set forward, that Moses said, Rise up, Lord, and let Thine enemies be scattered; and let them that hate Thee flee before Thee. 36. And when it rested, he said, Return, O Lord, unto the many thousands of Israel.'--Num. x. 35, 36. The picture suggested by this text is a very striking and vivid one. We see the bustle of the morning's breaking up of the encampment of Israel. The pillar of cloud, which had lain diffused and motionless over the Tabernacle, gathers itself …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Publication of the Gospel
The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it [or of the preachers] P erhaps no one Psalm has given greater exercise to the skill and patience of commentators and critics, than the sixty-eighth. I suppose the difficulties do not properly belong to the Psalm, but arise from our ignorance of various circumstances to which the Psalmist alludes; which probably were, at that time, generally known and understood. The first verse is the same with the stated form of benediction …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 2 Letter Lv. Replies to Questions of Januarius.
Or Book II. of Replies to Questions of Januarius. (a.d. 400.) Chap. I. 1. Having read the letter in which you have put me in mind of my obligation to give answers to the remainder of those questions which you submitted to me a long time ago, I cannot bear to defer any longer the gratification of that desire for instruction which it gives me so much pleasure and comfort to see in you; and although encompassed by an accumulation of engagements, I have given the first place to the work of supplying …
St. Augustine—The Confessions and Letters of St How the Humble and the Haughty are to be Admonished.
(Admonition 18.) Differently to be admonished are the humble and the haughty. To the former it is to be insinuated how true is that excellence which they hold in hoping for it; to the latter it is to be intimated how that temporal glory is as nothing which even when embracing it they hold not. Let the humble hear how eternal are the things that they long for, how transitory the things which they despise; let the haughty hear how transitory are the things they court, how eternal the things they …
Leo the Great—Writings of Leo the Great The Second Coming of Christ.
^A Matt. XXIV. 29-51; ^B Mark XIII. 24-37; ^C Luke XXI. 25-36. ^b 24 But in those days, ^a immediately after the { ^b that} ^a tribulation of those days. [Since the coming of Christ did not follow close upon the destruction of Jerusalem, the word "immediately" used by Matthew is somewhat puzzling. There are, however, three ways in which it may be explained: 1. That Jesus reckons the time after his own divine, and not after our human, fashion. Viewing the word in this light, the passage at II. Pet. …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel The Country of Jericho, and the Situation of the City.
Here we will borrow Josephus' pencil, "Jericho is seated in a plain, yet a certain barren mountain hangs over it, narrow, indeed, but long; for it runs out northward to the country of Scythopolis,--and southward, to the country of Sodom, and the utmost coast of the Asphaltites." Of this mountain mention is made, Joshua 2:22, where the two spies, sent by Joshua, and received by Rahab, are said to "conceal themselves." "Opposite against this, lies a mountain on the other side Jordan, beginning from …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica And thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, too little to be among the thousands of Judah
"And thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, too little to be among the thousands of Judah, out of thee shall come forth unto Me (one) [Pg 480] to be Ruler in Israel; and His goings forth are the times of old, the days of eternity." The close connection of this verse with what immediately precedes (Caspari is wrong in considering iv. 9-14 as an episode) is evident, not only from the [Hebrew: v] copulative, and from the analogy of the near relation of the announcement of salvation to the prophecy of disaster …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament Numbers
Like the last part of Exodus, and the whole of Leviticus, the first part of Numbers, i.-x. 28--so called,[1] rather inappropriately, from the census in i., iii., (iv.), xxvi.--is unmistakably priestly in its interests and language. Beginning with a census of the men of war (i.) and the order of the camp (ii.), it devotes specific attention to the Levites, their numbers and duties (iii., iv.). Then follow laws for the exclusion of the unclean, v. 1-4, for determining the manner and amount of restitution …
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