Numbers 2:22

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Next will be the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of the Benjamites is Abidan son of Gideoni,

American Standard Version (1901)

And the tribe of Benjamin: and the prince of the children of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni.

Bible in Basic English

Then the tribe of Benjamin, with Abidan, the son of Gideoni, as their chief.

Free Bible Version

Next is the tribe of Benjamin. Their leader is Abidan, son of Gideoni,

King James (Authorized) Version

Then the tribe of Benjamin: and the captain of the sons of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni.

One Unity Resource Bible

“The tribe of Benjamin [Son of right hand, Son of south]: and the prince of the children of Benjamin [Son of right hand, Son of south] shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni.

Translation for Translators

Abidan, the son of Gideoni, will be the leader of the 35,400 men of the tribe of Benjamin.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Next will be the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of Benjamin is Abidan son of Gideoni.

Noah Webster Bible

Then the tribe of Benjamin: and the captain of the sons of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni.

World English Bible

“The tribe of Benjamin: the prince of the children of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni.

Young's Literal Translation

And the tribe of Benjamin; and the prince of the sons of Benjamin [is] Abidan son of Gideoni;

Context

The Order of the Camps

²¹and his division numbers 32,200.²²Next will be the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of the Benjamites is Abidan son of Gideoni,²³and his division numbers 35,400.

Summary

In Numbers 2:22, the tribe of Benjamin is instructed to camp on the west side of the tabernacle, along with the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh. This positioning signifies their role in supporting the tabernacle and the Levites who minister there. Each tribe's specific placement around the tabernacle reflects the organization and orderliness that God desires among His people. This verse highlights the importance of unity, cooperation, and obedience in fulfilling God's purposes and maintaining the sanctity of His dwelling place.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Then the tribe of Benjamin,.... He was to pitch under the same standard of Ephraim, and the other side of it from that of Manasseh; the one being before, and the other behind, and the standard in the middle; See Gill on Num 2:7, and the captains of the sons of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni; of whom see Num 1:11.

Numbers 2:22

The Order of the Camps

²¹and his division numbers 32,200.²²Next will be the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of the Benjamites is Abidan son of Gideoni,²³and his division numbers 35,400.

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Berean Standard Bible

Next will be the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of the Benjamites is Abidan son of Gideoni,

American Standard Version (1901)

And the tribe of Benjamin: and the prince of the children of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni.

Bible in Basic English

Then the tribe of Benjamin, with Abidan, the son of Gideoni, as their chief.

Free Bible Version

Next is the tribe of Benjamin. Their leader is Abidan, son of Gideoni,

King James (Authorized) Version

Then the tribe of Benjamin: and the captain of the sons of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni.

One Unity Resource Bible

“The tribe of Benjamin [Son of right hand, Son of south]: and the prince of the children of Benjamin [Son of right hand, Son of south] shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni.

Translation for Translators

Abidan, the son of Gideoni, will be the leader of the 35,400 men of the tribe of Benjamin.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Next will be the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of Benjamin is Abidan son of Gideoni.

Noah Webster Bible

Then the tribe of Benjamin: and the captain of the sons of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni.

World English Bible

“The tribe of Benjamin: the prince of the children of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni.

Young's Literal Translation

And the tribe of Benjamin; and the prince of the sons of Benjamin [is] Abidan son of Gideoni;