Numbers 1:30

Verse

From the sons of Zebulun, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army,

American Standard Version (1901)

Of the children of Zebulun, their generations, by their families, by their fathers’ houses, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

Bible in Basic English

The generations of the sons of Zebulun were numbered by their families and their fathers' houses, every male of twenty years old and over who was able to go to war;

Free Bible Version

The descendants of Zebulun, men aged twenty or older, were recorded by name according to the genealogical records of their tribe and families. All those registered who could serve in the army

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ Of the children of Zebulun, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

One Unity Resource Bible

Of the children of Zebulun [Living together], their generations, by their families, by their fathers’ houses, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all who were able to go out to war;

Unlocked Literal Bible

From the descendants of Zebulun were counted all the names of each and every man twenty years old or older able to go to war, from the records of their ancestor's clans and families.

Noah Webster Bible

Of the children of Zebulun, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

World English Bible

Of the children of Zebulun, their generations, by their families, by their fathers’ houses, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all who were able to go out to war:

Young's Literal Translation

Of the sons of Zebulun — their births, by their families, by the house of their fathers, in the number of names, from a son of twenty years and upward, every one going out to the host —

Context

The Number of Every Tribe

²⁹those registered to the tribe of Issachar numbered 54,400.³⁰From the sons of Zebulun, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army,³¹those registered to the tribe of Zebulun numbered 57,400.

Summary

In Numbers 1:30, we see the specific tribe of Issachar being mentioned in the context of the census being taken of the Israelites. This verse highlights the meticulous organization and attention to detail in the counting of each tribe for the purpose of military service. It demonstrates God's sovereignty in preparing His people for their journey and battles ahead, ensuring that they are equipped and ready for the tasks assigned to them. The inclusion of Issachar among the tribes signifies their importance and contribution to the overall unity and strength of the nation of Israel. This verse serves as a reminder of the significance of each tribe's role in fulfilling God's plan for His people.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Of the children of Zebulun, by their generations,.... See Gill on Num 1:20. . Numbers 1:31 num 1:31 num 1:31 num 1:31Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Zebulun, were fifty and seven thousand and four hundred. 57,400 men. See Gill on Num 1:20.