Numbers 2:29
Numbers 2:29 in Multiple Translations
Next will be the tribe of Naphtali. The leader of the Naphtalites is Ahira son of Enan,
¶ Then the tribe of Naphtali: and the captain of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan.
And the tribe of Naphtali: and the prince of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan.
Then the tribe of Naphtali, with Ahira, the son of Enan, as their chief.
Next is the tribe of Naphtali. Their leader is Ahira son of Enan,
Then the tribe of Naphtali, and the captaine ouer the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the sonne of Enan:
And the tribe of Naphtali; and the prince of the sons of Naphtali [is] Ahira son of Enan;
“The tribe of Naphtali: the prince of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan.
Then the tribe of Naphtali: and the captain of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan.
Of the tribe of the sons of Nephtali the prince was Ahira the son of Enan.
Ahira, the son of Enan, will be the leader of the 53,400 men of the tribe of Naphtali.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 2:29
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Numbers 2:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מַטֵּ֖ה
נַפְתָּלִ֑י
וְ/נָשִׂיא֙
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
נַפְתָּלִ֔י
אֲחִירַ֖ע
בֶּן
עֵינָֽן
וּ/מַטֵּ֖ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
Conj | N-ms
נַפְתָּלִ֑י
Naphtâlîy
H5321
Naphtali
N-proper
וְ/נָשִׂיא֙
nâsîyʼ
H5387
leader
Conj | N-ms
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
נַפְתָּלִ֔י
Naphtâlîy
H5321
Naphtali
N-proper
אֲחִירַ֖ע
ʼĂchîyraʻ
H299
Ahira
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
עֵינָֽן
ʻÊynân
H5881
Enan
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 2:29
וּ/מַטֵּ֖ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
"tribe"
Conj | 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.
נַפְתָּלִ֑י
Naphtâlîy
H5321
"Naphtali"
N-proper
Naphtali was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He was born to Bilhah, Rachel's servant, and is first mentioned in Genesis 30:8. Naphtali's descendants lived in the region of Galilee.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Naphtali living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.8; son of: Israel (H3478) and Bilhah (H1090A); brother of: Dan (H1835H); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Jahzeel (H3183), Guni (H1476), Jezer (H3337) and Shillem (H8006) Also named: Nephthaleim (Νεφθαλείμ "Naphtali" G3508) § Naphtali = "wrestling" 1) the 5th son of Jacob and the 2nd by Bilhah the handmaid of Rachel 2) the tribe descended from Naphtali the son of Jacob 3) the territory assigned to the tribe of Naphtali
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: Naphtali. See also: Genesis 30:8; Judges 1:33; Psalms 68:28.
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.
נַפְתָּלִ֔י
Naphtâlîy
H5321
"Naphtali"
N-proper
Naphtali was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He was born to Bilhah, Rachel's servant, and is first mentioned in Genesis 30:8. Naphtali's descendants lived in the region of Galilee.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Naphtali living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.8; son of: Israel (H3478) and Bilhah (H1090A); brother of: Dan (H1835H); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Jahzeel (H3183), Guni (H1476), Jezer (H3337) and Shillem (H8006) Also named: Nephthaleim (Νεφθαλείμ "Naphtali" G3508) § Naphtali = "wrestling" 1) the 5th son of Jacob and the 2nd by Bilhah the handmaid of Rachel 2) the tribe descended from Naphtali the son of Jacob 3) the territory assigned to the tribe of Naphtali
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: Naphtali. See also: Genesis 30:8; Judges 1:33; Psalms 68:28.
אֲחִירַ֖ע
ʼĂchîyraʻ
H299
"Ahira"
N-proper
Ahira was a leader of the Israelite tribe of Naphtali, first mentioned in Numbers 1:15. His name means 'my brother is evil', and he played a role in the Israelites' journey through the wilderness.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.15; son of: Enan (H5881) § Ahira = "my brother is evil" a chief of Naphtali
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ahira. See also: Numbers 1:15; Numbers 7:78; Numbers 10:27.
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.
עֵינָֽן
ʻÊynân
H5881
"Enan"
N-proper
Enan means having eyes, an Israelite living during the time of the wilderness. He was a prince of the tribe of Naphtali and the father of Ahira, mentioned in the book of Numbers.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.15; father of: Ahira (H0299) § Enan = "having eyes" a prince of the tribe of Naphtali at the census at Mount Sinai
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Enan. Compare H2704 (חֲצַר עֵינָן). See also: Numbers 1:15; Numbers 7:78; Numbers 10:27.
Study Notes — Numbers 2:29
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Context — The Order of the Camps
27The tribe of Asher will camp next to it. The leader of the Asherites is Pagiel son of Ocran,
28and his division numbers 41,500.
29Next will be the tribe of Naphtali. The leader of the Naphtalites is Ahira son of Enan,
30and his division numbers 53,400. 31The total number of men in the camp of Dan is 157,600; they shall set out last, under their standards.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 1:15 | and from Naphtali, Ahira son of Enan.” |
| 2 | Numbers 10:27 | and Ahira son of Enan was over the division of the tribe of Naphtali. |
| 3 | Numbers 26:48–50 | These were the descendants of Naphtali by their clans: The Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel, the Gunite clan from Guni, the Jezerite clan from Jezer, and the Shillemite clan from Shillem. These were the clans of Naphtali, and their registration numbered 45,400. |
| 4 | Numbers 7:78 | On the twelfth day Ahira son of Enan, the leader of the Naphtalites, drew near. |
| 5 | Numbers 7:83 | and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Ahira son of Enan. |
| 6 | Numbers 1:42–43 | From the sons of Naphtali, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, those registered to the tribe of Naphtali numbered 53,400. |
Numbers 2:29 Summary
In Numbers 2:29, we see that the tribe of Naphtali is part of the Israelite camp, with Ahira son of Enan as their leader. This shows that God values organization and leadership, as we also see in 1 Corinthians 12:28. Just like the Israelites had leaders to guide them, we have leaders in our churches and communities to help us follow God's plan, as seen in Ephesians 4:11-12. By following God's plan and submitting to our leaders, we can work together to achieve God's purposes, just like the Israelites did in Numbers 2:1-31.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the tribe of Naphtali mentioned specifically in Numbers 2:29?
The tribe of Naphtali is mentioned as part of the organization of the Israelite camp, with each tribe having its own leader and position, as instructed by God in Numbers 2:1-31, similar to the organization in Exodus 18:13-27 where Moses organized the people.
Who is Ahira son of Enan and why is he important?
Ahira son of Enan is the leader of the Naphtalites, appointed by God to lead his tribe, similar to how Moses was appointed by God to lead the Israelites in Exodus 3:10 and 4:13-17.
What can we learn from the leadership structure in Numbers 2:29?
The leadership structure in Numbers 2:29 shows that God values organization and leadership, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:28 where God appoints different leaders in the church for the benefit of all believers, and in Numbers 27:16-23 where Moses appoints Joshua as his successor.
How does Numbers 2:29 relate to the rest of the Bible?
Numbers 2:29 is part of the larger narrative of God's relationship with the Israelites, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:3 where Moses reminds the Israelites of God's faithfulness and in Joshua 1:1-9 where God commissions Joshua to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be a leader in God's eyes, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How does the organization of the Israelite camp in Numbers 2:1-31 reflect God's character and His plan for His people?
- What can I learn from Ahira's example as a leader, and how can I follow his example in my own life?
- How does the concept of leadership and organization in Numbers 2:29 apply to the church today, and what can I do to support my own church leaders?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 2:29
Then the tribe of Naphtali,.... That was to pitch by the same standard of Dan, on the other side of it: and the captain of the children of Naphtali [shall be] Ahira the son of Enan; who is mentioned Numbers 1:15.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 2:29
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.