Numbers 1:8
Numbers 1:8 in Multiple Translations
from Issachar, Nethanel son of Zuar;
Of Issachar; Nethaneel the son of Zuar.
Of Issachar: Nethanel the son of Zuar.
From Issachar, Nethanel, the son of Zuar;
from the tribe of Issachar, Nethanel, son of Zuar;
Of Issachar, Nethaneel, the sonne of Zuar:
'For Issachar — Nathaneel son of Zuar.
Of Issachar: Nethanel the son of Zuar.
Of Issachar; Nethaneel the son of Zuar.
Of Issachar, Nathanael the son of Suar.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 1:8
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Numbers 1:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/יִ֨שָּׂשכָ֔ר
נְתַנְאֵ֖ל
בֶּן
צוּעָֽר
לְ/יִ֨שָּׂשכָ֔ר
Yissâˢkâr
H3485
Issachar
Prep | N-proper
נְתַנְאֵ֖ל
Nᵉthanʼêl
H5417
Nethanel
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
צוּעָֽר
Tsûwʻâr
H6686
Zuar
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 1:8
לְ/יִ֨שָּׂשכָ֔ר
Yissâˢkâr
H3485
"Issachar"
Prep | N-proper
Issachar means 'there is recompense' and refers to the 9th son of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him. He was the 5th son of Leah, Jacob's first wife. The tribe of Issachar is mentioned in 1 Chronicles and other books.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.5; son of: Obed-edom (H5654); brother of: Shemaiah (H8098I), Jehozabad (H3075H), Joah (H3098I), Sachar (H7940), Nethanel (H5417K), Ammiel (H5988I) and Peullethai (H6469) § Issachar = "there is recompense" 1) the 9th son of Jacob and the 5th by Leah his first wife and the progenitor of a tribe by his name 2) a Korahite Levite and the 7th son of Obed-edom and doorkeeper to the temple 3) the tribe descended from Issachar the son of Jacob 4) the territory allocated to the descendants of Issachar when they entered the land of Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: Issachar. See also: Genesis 30:18; Joshua 19:23; Ezekiel 48:33.
נְתַנְאֵ֖ל
Nᵉthanʼêl
H5417
"Nethanel"
N-proper
Nethanel was a chief of the tribe of Issachar and his name means 'given of God', as noted in the book of Numbers and 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.36; son of: Jonathan (H3129K); brother of: Zechariah (H2148Z), Shemaiah (H8098V), Azarel (H5832J), Milalai (H4450), Gilalai (H1562), Maai (H4597), Judah (H3063K) and Hanani (H2607K) § Nethaneel = "given of God" 1) son of Zuar and a chief of the tribe of Issachar at the exodus 2) the 4th son of Jesse and a brother of David 3) a priest in the reign of David who blew the trumpet before the ark when it was brought from the house of Obed-edom 4) a representative of the priestly family of Jedaiah in the time of Joiakim 5) a priest of the family of Pashur who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 6) a Levite, father of Shemaiah the scribe in the reign of David 7) a Levite, son of Obed-edom 8) a chief of the Levites in the reign of king Josiah of Judah 9) a prince of Judah in the reign of king Jehoshaphat of Judah who was sent by the king to teach in the cities of the kingdom 10) a Levite of the sons of Asaph who played a musical instrument at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem 10a) perhaps the same as 5
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Nethaneel. See also: Numbers 1:8; 1 Chronicles 24:6; Nehemiah 12:36.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
צוּעָֽר
Tsûwʻâr
H6686
"Zuar"
N-proper
Zuar was an Israelite who lived during the time of Moses and the Exodus. He was the father of Nethanel, a leader of the tribe of Issachar. Zuar's name means littleness.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.8; father of: Nethanel (H5417) § Zuar = "littleness" father of Nethaneel, the chief of the tribe of Issachar at the time of the exodus and an assistant of Moses
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Zuar. See also: Numbers 1:8; Numbers 7:18; Numbers 10:15.
Study Notes — Numbers 1:8
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Context — The Leaders of the Tribes
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 7:18 | On the second day Nethanel son of Zuar, the leader of Issachar, drew near. |
| 2 | Numbers 10:15 | Nethanel son of Zuar was over the division of the tribe of Issachar, |
| 3 | Numbers 2:5 | The tribe of Issachar will camp next to it. The leader of the Issacharites is Nethanel son of Zuar, |
Numbers 1:8 Summary
Numbers 1:8 tells us about a man named Nethanel, who was the son of Zuar and a leader from the tribe of Issachar. He was chosen to help Moses with a big task, which was to count and organize all the Israelites, similar to how leaders were chosen in Exodus 18:21. This was an important job, and it shows us that God values leadership and organization, as seen in 1 Corinthians 14:40. Just like Nethanel, we can trust in God's plan and provision, and serve Him faithfully in our own roles and responsibilities, just as it says in Romans 12:1-2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Nethanel son of Zuar and why is he mentioned in Numbers 1:8?
Nethanel son of Zuar was a leader from the tribe of Issachar, chosen to help with the census and organization of the Israelites, as seen in Numbers 1:8, similar to how leaders were chosen in Exodus 18:21 to assist Moses.
What was the significance of the tribes being listed in Numbers 1?
The listing of the tribes in Numbers 1, including Issachar in Numbers 1:8, was important for organizational and military purposes, as well as to demonstrate God's faithfulness to the covenant promises made in Genesis 12:2 and Genesis 15:5.
How does the leadership of Nethanel son of Zuar relate to the overall story of the Israelites in the wilderness?
The leadership of Nethanel son of Zuar, along with other leaders, played a crucial role in the wilderness journey, as they helped Moses with the responsibilities of guiding and organizing the people, as seen in Numbers 11:16-17 and Deuteronomy 1:9-18.
What can we learn from the example of Nethanel son of Zuar's leadership in Numbers 1:8?
We can learn the importance of faithful leadership and service from Nethanel son of Zuar's example, as well as the value of humility and obedience, as demonstrated in 1 Samuel 12:3 and Matthew 20:26-28.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be a leader in God's eyes, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How does the organization and structure of the Israelites in Numbers 1 relate to the concept of the body of Christ in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31?
- In what ways can I demonstrate faithfulness and humility in my own roles and responsibilities, just like Nethanel son of Zuar?
- What are some ways that God has been faithful to me, just as He was faithful to the Israelites in the wilderness, and how can I express gratitude for this?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even in uncertain or challenging circumstances, as the Israelites did in the wilderness?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 1:8
Of Issachar; Nethaneel the son of Zuar. [See comments on Numbers 1:5].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 1:8
Of Simeon; Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 1:8
8. Nethanel] ‘God hath given.’ The name is frequent in Chron., Ezr. and Neh., and is the same as Nathaniel, John 1:45.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 1:8
AND MUSTER OF THE ADULT MALES, Numbers 1:1-46.At the close of the third book of Moses the temple in the wilderness — the tabernacle — had been erected, the law of sacrifices instituted, the Aaronic