Numbers 2:20

Verse

The tribe of Manasseh will be next to it. The leader of the Manassites is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur,

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

And by him the tribe of Manasseh with Gamaliel, the son of Pedahzur, as their chief.

Free Bible Version

The tribe of Manasseh will camp next to them. Their leader is Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur,

King James (Authorized) Version

And by him shall be the tribe of Manasseh: and the captain of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

One Unity Resource Bible

“Next to him shall be the tribe of Manasseh [Causing to forget]: and the prince of the children of Manasseh [Causing to forget] shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

Translation for Translators

Gamaliel, the son of Pedahzur, will be the leader of the 32,200 men of the tribe of Manasseh.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Next to them is the tribe of Manasseh. The leader of Manasseh is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur.

Noah Webster Bible

And by him shall be the tribe of Manasseh: and the captain of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

World English Bible

“Next to him shall be the tribe of Manasseh. The prince of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

Young's Literal Translation

And by him [is] the tribe of Manasseh; and the prince of the sons of Manasseh [is] Gamaliel son of Pedahzur;

Context

The Order of the Camps

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.

Summary

In Numbers 2:20, the tribe of Manasseh is instructed to camp on the west side of the tabernacle, along with the tribes of Ephraim and Benjamin. This positioning was part of the detailed organization of the Israelite camp as they journeyed through the wilderness. Each tribe had a specific location and role to play, demonstrating order, unity, and obedience to God's commands. This verse highlights the importance of structure and cooperation within the community of believers, as well as the significance of following God's guidance in all aspects of life.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

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 by it; and this being agreeably to the prophecy of Jacob, could not well be objected to; and Benjamin, the younger brother of Joseph, being placed under the standard of a son of his, that stood in his father's room, could not be offended; and these all being the descendants of Rachel, might well be thought to agree together, and be very well pleased with their situation: and the captain of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur; the same as in Num 1:10.

Numbers 2:20

The Order of the Camps

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.

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Berean Standard Bible

The tribe of Manasseh will be next to it. The leader of the Manassites is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur,

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

And by him the tribe of Manasseh with Gamaliel, the son of Pedahzur, as their chief.

Free Bible Version

The tribe of Manasseh will camp next to them. Their leader is Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur,

King James (Authorized) Version

And by him shall be the tribe of Manasseh: and the captain of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

One Unity Resource Bible

“Next to him shall be the tribe of Manasseh [Causing to forget]: and the prince of the children of Manasseh [Causing to forget] shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

Translation for Translators

Gamaliel, the son of Pedahzur, will be the leader of the 32,200 men of the tribe of Manasseh.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Next to them is the tribe of Manasseh. The leader of Manasseh is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur.

Noah Webster Bible

And by him shall be the tribe of Manasseh: and the captain of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

World English Bible

“Next to him shall be the tribe of Manasseh. The prince of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

Young's Literal Translation

And by him [is] the tribe of Manasseh; and the prince of the sons of Manasseh [is] Gamaliel son of Pedahzur;