Numbers 2:20
Numbers 2:20 in Multiple Translations
The tribe of Manasseh will be next to it. The leader of the Manassites is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur,
And by him shall be the tribe of Manasseh: and the captain of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
And next unto him shall be the tribe of Manasseh: and the prince of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
And by him the tribe of Manasseh with Gamaliel, the son of Pedahzur, as their chief.
The tribe of Manasseh will camp next to them. Their leader is Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur,
And by him shalbe the tribe of Manasseh, and the captaine ouer the sonnes of Manasseh shalbe Gamliel the sonne of Pedahzur:
And by him [is] the tribe of Manasseh; and the prince of the sons of Manasseh [is] Gamaliel son of Pedahzur;
“Next to him shall be the tribe of Manasseh. The prince of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
And by him shall be the tribe of Manasseh: and the captain of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
And with them the tribe of the sons of Manasses, whose prince was Gamaliel the son of Phadassur.
Gamaliel, the son of Pedahzur, will be the leader of the 32,200 men of the tribe of Manasseh.
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Numbers 2:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עָלָ֖י/ו
מַטֵּ֣ה
מְנַשֶּׁ֑ה
וְ/נָשִׂיא֙
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
מְנַשֶּׁ֔ה
גַּמְלִיאֵ֖ל
בֶּן
פְּדָהצֽוּר
וְ/עָלָ֖י/ו
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep | Suff
מַטֵּ֣ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
N-ms
מְנַשֶּׁ֑ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
Moses
N-proper
וְ/נָשִׂיא֙
nâsîyʼ
H5387
leader
Conj | N-ms
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
מְנַשֶּׁ֔ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
Moses
N-proper
גַּמְלִיאֵ֖ל
Gamlîyʼêl
H1583
Gamaliel
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
פְּדָהצֽוּר
Pᵉdâhtsûwr
H6301
Pedahzur
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 2:20
וְ/עָלָ֖י/ו
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep | Suff
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.
מַטֵּ֣ה
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.
מְנַשֶּׁ֑ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
"Moses"
N-proper
Manasseh was a grandson of Jacob and the ancestor of a large tribe in the Bible, mentioned in Genesis 41:51 and throughout the book of Numbers.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) Another name of mo.sheh (מֹשֶׁה "Moses" H4872) § Manasseh = "causing to forget" 1) the eldest son of Joseph and progenitor of the tribe of Manasseh 1a) the tribe descended from Manasseh 1b) the territory occupied by the tribe of Manasseh 2) son of king Hezekiah of Judah and himself king of Judah; he was the immediate and direct cause for the exile 3) a descendant of Pahath-moab who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 4) a descendant of Hashum who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: Manasseh. See also: Genesis 41:51; Joshua 22:21; Psalms 60:9.
וְ/נָשִׂיא֙
nâsîyʼ
H5387
"leader"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to a leader or a high-ranking official, like a king or a captain. It can also describe a rising mist, as seen in Isaiah 60:13. In the Bible, it often symbolizes power and authority.
Definition: one lifted up, chief, prince, captain, leader
Usage: Occurs in 120 OT verses. KJV: captain, chief, cloud, governor, prince, ruler, vapour. See also: Genesis 17:20; Numbers 34:26; Psalms 135:7.
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
Prep | 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.
מְנַשֶּׁ֔ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
"Moses"
N-proper
Manasseh was a grandson of Jacob and the ancestor of a large tribe in the Bible, mentioned in Genesis 41:51 and throughout the book of Numbers.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) Another name of mo.sheh (מֹשֶׁה "Moses" H4872) § Manasseh = "causing to forget" 1) the eldest son of Joseph and progenitor of the tribe of Manasseh 1a) the tribe descended from Manasseh 1b) the territory occupied by the tribe of Manasseh 2) son of king Hezekiah of Judah and himself king of Judah; he was the immediate and direct cause for the exile 3) a descendant of Pahath-moab who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 4) a descendant of Hashum who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: Manasseh. See also: Genesis 41:51; Joshua 22:21; Psalms 60:9.
גַּמְלִיאֵ֖ל
Gamlîyʼêl
H1583
"Gamaliel"
N-proper
Gamaliel, meaning 'reward of God', was a leader of the tribe of Manasseh in the wilderness. He was the son of Pedahzur and is first mentioned in Numbers 1:10. Gamaliel played a significant role in the Israelites' journey.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.10; son of: Pedahzur (H6301) § Gamaliel = "reward of God" son of Pedahzur and the leader of the tribe of Manasseh in the wilderness
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Gamaliel. See also: Numbers 1:10; Numbers 7:54; Numbers 10:23.
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.
פְּדָהצֽוּר
Pᵉdâhtsûwr
H6301
"Pedahzur"
N-proper
Pedahzur means the Rock has ransomed, an Israelite and father of Gamaliel, a chief of Manasseh. He is mentioned in Numbers 1:10. Pedahzur lived during the time of the exodus.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.10; father of: Gamaliel (H1583) § Pedahzur = "the Rock has ransomed" father of Gamaliel who was the chief of the tribe of Manasseh at the time of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Pedahzur. See also: Numbers 1:10; Numbers 7:54; Numbers 10:23.
Study Notes — Numbers 2:20
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Context — The Order of the Camps
18On the west side, the divisions of Ephraim are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Ephraimites is Elishama son of Ammihud,
19and his division numbers 40,500.
20The tribe of Manasseh will be next to it. The leader of the Manassites is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur,
21and his division numbers 32,200. 22Next will be the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of the Benjamites is Abidan son of Gideoni,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 1:10 | from the sons of Joseph: from Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud, and from Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur; |
| 2 | Numbers 7:54 | On the eighth day Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, the leader of the Manassites, drew near. |
| 3 | Numbers 10:23 | Gamaliel son of Pedahzur was over the division of the tribe of Manasseh, |
| 4 | Numbers 7:59 | and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur. |
Numbers 2:20 Summary
This verse tells us about the tribe of Manasseh and its leader, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, and how they fit into the larger community of Israel. Just like the different tribes had important roles, we each have a special place in the body of Christ, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. We can trust that God has a plan for us, even when we don't understand the details, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28. By following God's plan and working together, we can be a powerful and effective community, as seen in Matthew 18:19-20 and Acts 2:42-47.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the tribe of Manasseh being next to the tribe of Ephraim?
The placement of the tribes is a reflection of God's sovereign plan and organization, as seen in Numbers 2:20, and is a testament to the importance of each tribe's role in the community of Israel, much like the different parts of the body working together in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31.
Who is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur and why is he important?
Gamaliel son of Pedahzur is the leader of the Manassites, appointed by God to lead his tribe, as mentioned in Numbers 2:20, and his leadership is a reminder of the importance of humble and faithful leaders, as seen in the example of Moses in Exodus 18:13-27 and the qualities of a leader in 1 Timothy 3:1-13.
What can we learn from the specific mention of the tribe of Manasseh in this verse?
The mention of the tribe of Manasseh in Numbers 2:20 highlights the value God places on each tribe and each individual, and reminds us that we are all part of a larger community, as seen in Romans 12:4-5 and 1 Corinthians 10:17, where we are called to work together and support one another.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Numbers?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the book of Numbers, which tells the story of the Israelites' journey in the wilderness and their organization as a community, as seen in Numbers 1:1-4 and Numbers 36:1-13, and reminds us of the importance of following God's plan and leadership, as seen in Numbers 9:15-23 and Deuteronomy 1:1-3.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be part of a larger community, and how can I contribute to the community I am a part of, as seen in Hebrews 10:24-25 and Galatians 6:2?
- How can I trust in God's sovereign plan, even when I don't understand the details, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Isaiah 55:8-9?
- What are some ways I can demonstrate humble and faithful leadership in my own life, as seen in Matthew 20:26-28 and 1 Peter 5:1-4?
- How can I balance my individual identity with my role as part of a larger group, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 and Romans 12:4-5?
- What can I learn from the example of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur about leadership and faithfulness, as seen in Joshua 1:6-9 and Psalm 37:3-7?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 2:20
And by him [shall be] the tribe of Manasseh,.... Who though the elder brother to Ephraim, yet Ephraim was preferred to him, and had a standard given him, and his elder brother was directed to pitch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 2:20
On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur. On the south side ... the standard of the camp of Reuben.