Numbers 10:19
Numbers 10:19 in Multiple Translations
Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai was over the division of the tribe of Simeon,
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Simeon was Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Simeon was Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.
And at the head of the army of the children of Simeon was Shelumiel, the son of Zurishaddai.
Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai, was in charge of the tribal division of Simeon,
And ouer the band of the tribe of ye children of Simeon was Shelumiel the sonne of Shurishaddai.
And over the host of the tribe of the sons of Simeon [is] Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai.
Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai was over the army of the tribe of the children of Simeon.
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Simeon was Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.
And in the tribe of Simeon, the prince was Salamiel the son of Surisaddai.
The group from the tribe of Simeon was next. Shelumiel, the son of Zurishaddai, was their leader.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 10:19
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Numbers 10:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עַ֨ל
צְבָ֔א
מַטֵּ֖ה
בְּנֵ֣י
שִׁמְע֑וֹן
שְׁלֻֽמִיאֵ֖ל
בֶּן
צוּרִֽי
שַׁדָּֽי
וְ/עַ֨ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
צְבָ֔א
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
N-cs
מַטֵּ֖ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
N-ms
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
שִׁמְע֑וֹן
Shimʻôwn
H8095
Shimeon
N-proper
שְׁלֻֽמִיאֵ֖ל
Shᵉlumîyʼêl
H8017
Shelumiel
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
צוּרִֽי
Tsûwrîyshadday
H6701
Zurishaddai
N-proper
שַׁדָּֽי
Tsûwrîyshadday
H6701
Zurishaddai
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 10:19
וְ/עַ֨ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
צְבָ֔א
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
N-cs
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
מַטֵּ֖ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
"tribe"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word can mean a tribe, like the 12 tribes of Israel, or a staff, like the one Moses used to lead his people in Exodus 4:2.
Definition: : tribe 1) staff, branch, tribe 1a) staff, rod, shaft 1b) branch (of vine) 1c) tribe 1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: rod, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 38:18; Numbers 34:19; Psalms 105:16.
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
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.
שִׁמְע֑וֹן
Shimʻôwn
H8095
"Shimeon"
N-proper
Shimeon, also known as Simeon, was the second son of Jacob and the progenitor of the tribe of Simeon. He is also the name of an Israelite who had a foreign wife during the time of Ezra.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.31 § Simeon or Shimeon = "heard" 1) the 2nd son of Jacob by his wife Leah and progenitor of the tribe of Simeon 2) an Israelite of the sons of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Simeon. See also: Genesis 29:33; Numbers 26:12; Ezekiel 48:33.
שְׁלֻֽמִיאֵ֖ל
Shᵉlumîyʼêl
H8017
"Shelumiel"
N-proper
Shelumiel was an Israelite and prince of the tribe of Simeon during the exodus, mentioned in Numbers 1:6. His name means friend of God.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.6; son of: Zurishaddai (H6701) § Shelumiel = "friend of God" son of Zurishaddai and prince of the tribe of Simeon at the time of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Shelumiel. See also: Numbers 1:6; Numbers 7:36; Numbers 10:19.
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.
צוּרִֽי
Tsûwrîyshadday
H6701
"Zurishaddai"
N-proper
Zurishaddai was an Israelite who lived during the time of the Exodus, and his name means my rock is almighty. He was the father of Shelumiel, the chief of the Simeonites, as mentioned in Numbers 1:6. Zurishaddai was an important figure in the Israelites' history.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.6; father of: Shelumiel (H8017) § Zurishaddai = "my rock is almighty" father of Shelumiel, the chief of the Simeonites at the time of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Zurishaddai. See also: Numbers 1:6; Numbers 7:36; Numbers 10:19.
שַׁדָּֽי
Tsûwrîyshadday
H6701
"Zurishaddai"
N-proper
Zurishaddai was an Israelite who lived during the time of the Exodus, and his name means my rock is almighty. He was the father of Shelumiel, the chief of the Simeonites, as mentioned in Numbers 1:6. Zurishaddai was an important figure in the Israelites' history.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.6; father of: Shelumiel (H8017) § Zurishaddai = "my rock is almighty" father of Shelumiel, the chief of the Simeonites at the time of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Zurishaddai. See also: Numbers 1:6; Numbers 7:36; Numbers 10:19.
Study Notes — Numbers 10:19
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Context — From Sinai to Paran
17Then the tabernacle was taken down, and the Gershonites and the Merarites set out, transporting it.
18Then the divisions of the camp of Reuben set out under their standard, with Elizur son of Shedeur in command.
19Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai was over the division of the tribe of Simeon,
20and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad. 21Then the Kohathites set out, transporting the holy objects; the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 1:6 | from Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai; |
| 2 | Numbers 7:36 | On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the Simeonites, drew near. |
Numbers 10:19 Summary
This verse tells us about Shelumiel, a leader of the tribe of Simeon, who was responsible for guiding and organizing his people, as seen in Numbers 10:19. Just like Shelumiel, we all have roles and responsibilities in our lives, and we can learn from his example of humility, obedience, and faithfulness, as encouraged in 1 Timothy 3:1-7. As we follow God's plan for our lives, we can trust that He will guide and direct us, just as He did for the Israelites in the wilderness, as mentioned in Numbers 10:29-36 and Psalm 78:52-55. By following God's leadership, we can fulfill our responsibilities and achieve our goals, just like Shelumiel did, and bring glory to God, as seen in 1 Corinthians 10:31.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai in the Bible?
Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai was a leader of the tribe of Simeon, as seen in Numbers 10:19, and also mentioned in Numbers 1:6 and Numbers 7:36, where he is listed as a leader and presents an offering for the dedication of the altar.
What was the significance of the tribes having leaders like Shelumiel?
The leaders of the tribes, like Shelumiel, were appointed by God to guide and organize their respective tribes, as seen in Numbers 1:4-16, and were responsible for the spiritual and physical well-being of their people, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 1:15 and Exodus 18:21.
How does the leadership of Shelumiel relate to the broader context of Numbers 10?
The leadership of Shelumiel and other leaders like him was crucial in the journey of the Israelites, as they were responsible for organizing and leading their tribes during the wilderness wanderings, as described in Numbers 10:11-28, and for setting up and taking down the tabernacle, as mentioned in Numbers 10:17-21.
What can we learn from the example of Shelumiel's leadership?
We can learn from Shelumiel's example the importance of humility, obedience, and faithfulness in leadership, as demonstrated by his willingness to follow God's instructions and lead his tribe, as seen in Numbers 10:19, and as encouraged in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Hebrews 13:17.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate leadership and responsibility in my own life, like Shelumiel did in Numbers 10:19?
- How can I apply the principles of humility, obedience, and faithfulness in my own relationships and responsibilities, as seen in the example of Shelumiel?
- In what ways can I work together with others, like the tribes did under their leaders, to achieve a common goal and fulfill God's plan, as described in Numbers 10:11-28?
- What can I learn from the Israelites' experience in the wilderness about trusting and following God's leadership, as mentioned in Numbers 10:29-36 and Psalm 78:52-55?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 10:19
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Simeon [was] Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai. [See comments on Numbers 10:18].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 10:19
And they first took their journey according to the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses. They first took their journey ... by the hand of Moses.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 10:19
Numbers 10:11-34 The departure from Sinai The section consists of two well-defined narratives: Numbers 10:11-28 and Numbers 10:29-33 . The latter is obviously parallel to the former, and not a continuation of it; Moses’ request to Ḥ ?obab was made immediately before the departure, Numbers 10:34 is P’s continuation of Num 10:28.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 10:19
17-21. Bearing the tabernacle — By inspecting the plan of the camp (Numbers 2:5, cut) it will be seen that the bearers of the various parts of the tabernacle wheeled into the column after the entire