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Numbers 2:10

ElizurReubenShedeur

8 and his division numbers 57,400.

9 The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Judah is 186,400; they shall set out first.

On the south side, the divisions of Reuben are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur,

11 and his division numbers 46,500.

12 The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai,

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
On the south side, the divisions of Reuben are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur,
KJV
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.
WEB
“On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their divisions. The prince of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur.
ASV
On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their hosts: and the prince of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur.
DARBY
The standard of the camp of Reuben shall be southward according to their hosts; and the prince of the sons of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur;
BLB
The standard of the forces with Reuben [is] on the south side, according to their armies: And the leader of the sons of Reuben [is] Elizur son of Shedeur;
ÅB
Mot syd skal Ruben leire seg under sitt banner, hær for hær; og høvdingen for Rubens barn er Elisur, Sede'urs sønn,
OTB
På sørsiden skal leiravdelingene til Ruben være, under deres flagg. Lederen for Ruben-folket er Elisur, sønn av Sjedeur.
B1930
Mot syd skal Ruben leire sig under sitt banner, hær for hær; og høvdingen for Rubens barn er Elisur, Sede'urs sønn,

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Numbers 1:5

    These are the names of the men who are to assist you: From the tribe of Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur;

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  • Numbers 7:35

    and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur.

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  • 1 Chronicles 5:1

    These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright.

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  • Genesis 49:3–4

    Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power.

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  • Numbers 10:18

    Then the divisions of the camp of Reuben set out under their standard, with Elizur son of Shedeur in command.

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  • Numbers 7:30

    On the fourth day Elizur son of Shedeur, the leader of the Reubenites, drew near.

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