Numbers 2:7
Numbers 2:7 in Multiple Translations
Next will be the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon,
Then the tribe of Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon shall be captain of the children of Zebulun.
And the tribe of Zebulun: and the prince of the children of Zebulun shall be Eliab the son of Helon.
After him, the tribe of Zebulun, with Eliab, the son of Helon, as their chief.
Next is the tribe of Zebulun. Their leader is Eliab, son of Helon,
Then the tribe of Zebulun, and Eliab the sonne of Helon, captaine ouer the sonnes of Zebulun:
The tribe of Zebulun; and the prince of the sons of Zebulun [is] Eliab son of Helon;
“The tribe of Zebulun: the prince of the children of Zebulun shall be Eliab the son of Helon.
Then the tribe of Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon shall be captain of the children of Zebulun.
In the tribe of Zabulon the prince was Eliab the son of Helon.
Eliab, the son of Helon, will be the leader of the 57,400 men of the tribe of Zebulun.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 2:7
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Numbers 2:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מַטֵּ֖ה
זְבוּלֻ֑ן
וְ/נָשִׂיא֙
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
זְבוּלֻ֔ן
אֱלִיאָ֖ב
בֶּן
חֵלֹֽן
מַטֵּ֖ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
N-ms
זְבוּלֻ֑ן
Zᵉbûwlûwn
H2074
Zebulun
N-proper
וְ/נָשִׂיא֙
nâsîyʼ
H5387
leader
Conj | N-ms
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
זְבוּלֻ֔ן
Zᵉbûwlûwn
H2074
Zebulun
N-proper
אֱלִיאָ֖ב
ʼĔlîyʼâb
H446
Eliab
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
חֵלֹֽן
Chêlôn
H2497
Helon
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 2:7
מַטֵּ֖ה
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.
זְבוּלֻ֑ן
Zᵉbûwlûwn
H2074
"Zebulun"
N-proper
Zebulun was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 30:20. The tribe and territory were also named after him.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Zebulun living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.20; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Sered (H5624), Elon (H0356H) and Jahleel (H3177) § Zebulun = "exalted" 1) the 10th of the sons of Jacob, 6th and last of Leah; progenitor of Zebulun 2) the tribe descended from Zebulun 3) the land allocated to the tribe of Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Zebulun. See also: Genesis 30:20; Joshua 21:34; 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.
זְבוּלֻ֔ן
Zᵉbûwlûwn
H2074
"Zebulun"
N-proper
Zebulun was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 30:20. The tribe and territory were also named after him.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Zebulun living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.20; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Sered (H5624), Elon (H0356H) and Jahleel (H3177) § Zebulun = "exalted" 1) the 10th of the sons of Jacob, 6th and last of Leah; progenitor of Zebulun 2) the tribe descended from Zebulun 3) the land allocated to the tribe of Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Zebulun. See also: Genesis 30:20; Joshua 21:34; Psalms 68:28.
אֱלִיאָ֖ב
ʼĔlîyʼâb
H446
"Eliab"
N-proper
Eliab was a common name in the Bible, including a leader of Zebulun and a brother of David, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 16:6 and Numbers 1:9.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.1.1; son of: Tohu (H8459); father of: Jeroham (H3395); also called Eliab at 1Ch.6.27; Eliel at 1Ch.6.34; Another name of e.li.hu (אֱלִיהוּ "Elihu" H0453G) § Eliab = "my God is father" or "God is father" 1) son of Helon, leader of Zebulun in the wilderness 2) a Reubenite chief, father of Dathan and Abiram 3) David's oldest brother 4) a Levite musician 5) a Gadite warrior for David 6) a Kohathite
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: Eliab. See also: Numbers 1:9; 1 Samuel 16:6; 2 Chronicles 11:18.
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.
חֵלֹֽן
Chêlôn
H2497
"Helon"
N-proper
Helon was an Israelite, father of Eliab, a leader of the tribe of Zebulun, mentioned in Numbers 1:9. His name means strength, reflecting his role as a leader.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.9; father of: Eliab (H0446) § Helon = "strength" father of Eliab of the tribe of Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Helon. See also: Numbers 1:9; Numbers 7:24; Numbers 10:16.
Study Notes — Numbers 2:7
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Context — The Order of the Camps
5The tribe of Issachar will camp next to it. The leader of the Issacharites is Nethanel son of Zuar,
6and his division numbers 54,400.
7Next will be the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon,
8and his division numbers 57,400. 9The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Judah is 186,400; they shall set out first.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 1:9 | from Zebulun, Eliab son of Helon; |
| 2 | Numbers 7:24 | On the third day Eliab son of Helon, the leader of the Zebulunites, drew near. |
| 3 | Numbers 10:16 | and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun. |
| 4 | Numbers 1:30–31 | From the sons of Zebulun, 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 Zebulun numbered 57,400. |
| 5 | Numbers 7:29 | and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliab son of Helon. |
Numbers 2:7 Summary
The verse Numbers 2:7 tells us about the tribe of Zebulun and its leader, Eliab son of Helon, which shows us how the Israelites were organized and led, as God had commanded in Numbers 1:3. This organization was important for their journey and for following God's commands, as seen in Exodus 18:13-27 and Numbers 1:4-16. Just like the Israelites, we can learn to follow God's plan for our lives and communities, and establish order and organization, as seen in 1 Corinthians 14:40 and Colossians 2:5. By doing so, we can fulfill God's purpose for us, as seen in Ephesians 2:10 and Matthew 22:37-40.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Eliab son of Helon and why is he mentioned in Numbers 2:7?
Eliab son of Helon was the leader of the Zebulunites, and his mention in Numbers 2:7 is to establish the tribal leadership and organization of the Israelites, as God had commanded in Numbers 1:3, with Moses and Aaron counting and organizing the people by tribe and family, as seen in Exodus 18:25 and Numbers 1:4-16.
What is the significance of the tribe of Zebulun in the Bible?
The tribe of Zebulun is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and its mention in Numbers 2:7 highlights its importance in the Israelite community, as seen in the blessing of Jacob in Genesis 49:13, where Zebulun is described as a tribe that will dwell by the haven of the sea and become a haven for ships.
How did the Israelites determine their leaders and tribal organization?
The Israelites determined their leaders and tribal organization through a combination of divine appointment and family lineage, as seen in Numbers 1:4-16, where Moses and Aaron, with the help of the leaders of the tribes, counted and organized the people by tribe and family, with each tribe having its own leader, such as Eliab son of Helon for the Zebulunites in Numbers 2:7.
What can we learn from the organization and leadership of the Israelites in Numbers 2:7?
We can learn about the importance of organization, leadership, and following God's commands, as seen in Numbers 2:7 and other verses, such as Exodus 18:13-27, where Moses' father-in-law, Jethro, advises him to appoint leaders and organize the people to make their tasks more manageable and to ensure that God's commands are followed.
Reflection Questions
- What does the mention of Eliab son of Helon as the leader of the Zebulunites reveal about God's plan for leadership and organization in our lives?
- How can we apply the principles of leadership and organization seen in Numbers 2:7 to our own lives and communities, as seen in 1 Corinthians 14:40 and Colossians 2:5?
- What does the tribe of Zebulun represent in the Bible, and how can we learn from its example, as seen in Genesis 49:13 and Matthew 4:13-16?
- In what ways can we, like the Israelites, seek to follow God's commands and establish order and organization in our own lives, as seen in Psalm 119:1-8 and Matthew 22:37-40?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 2:7
[Then] the tribe of Zebulun,.... He pitched next; though the order of their encampment was not, as it may seem, first Judah, after him Issachar, and below him Zebulun; for Judah lay between these
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 2:7
Then the tribe of Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon shall be captain of the children of Zebulun. Then the tribe of Zebulun - on the other side.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 2:7
5, 7. Issachar is said to ‘pitch next unto’ Judah, and similarly in the other three cases. The important tribe thus appears to be placed in the centre, between the other two.