Numbers 10:20

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad.

American Standard Version (1901)

And over the host of the tribe of the children of Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

Bible in Basic English

At the head of the army of the children of Gad was Eliasaph, the son of Reuel.

Free Bible Version

and Eliasaph, son of Deuel, was in charge of the tribal division of Gad.

King James (Authorized) Version

And over the host of the tribe of the children of Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

One Unity Resource Bible

Eliasaph the son of Deuel was over the army of the tribe of the children of Gad [Good fortune].

Translation for Translators

The group from the tribe of Gad was next. Eliasaph, the son of Deuel, was their leader.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Eliasaph son of Deuel led the army of the tribe of Gad's descendants.

Noah Webster Bible

And over the host of the tribe of the children of Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

World English Bible

Eliasaph the son of Deuel was over the army of the tribe of the children of Gad.

Young's Literal Translation

And over the host of the tribe of the sons of Gad [is] Eliasaph son of Deuel;

Context

From Sinai to Paran

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.

Summary

In Numbers 10:20, we see Moses extending an invitation to his brother-in-law, Hobab, to join the Israelites on their journey to the Promised Land. This gesture reveals Moses' desire for guidance and support from someone familiar with the terrain. It also demonstrates the importance of seeking wise counsel and assistance when embarking on a significant journey or endeavor. Additionally, it highlights the value of community and collaboration in fulfilling God's purposes and plans.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the standard of the camp of the children of Ephraim set forward according to their armies,.... Next followed the standard of the camp of Ephraim, under which were Manasseh and Benjamin, Num 10:23, and over his host was Elishama the son of Ammihud; over whom were the same captains, as in Num 2:18.

Numbers 10:20

From Sinai to Paran

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Berean Standard Bible

and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad.

American Standard Version (1901)

And over the host of the tribe of the children of Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

Bible in Basic English

At the head of the army of the children of Gad was Eliasaph, the son of Reuel.

Free Bible Version

and Eliasaph, son of Deuel, was in charge of the tribal division of Gad.

King James (Authorized) Version

And over the host of the tribe of the children of Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

One Unity Resource Bible

Eliasaph the son of Deuel was over the army of the tribe of the children of Gad [Good fortune].

Translation for Translators

The group from the tribe of Gad was next. Eliasaph, the son of Deuel, was their leader.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Eliasaph son of Deuel led the army of the tribe of Gad's descendants.

Noah Webster Bible

And over the host of the tribe of the children of Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

World English Bible

Eliasaph the son of Deuel was over the army of the tribe of the children of Gad.

Young's Literal Translation

And over the host of the tribe of the sons of Gad [is] Eliasaph son of Deuel;