Numbers 1:5
New International Version
These are the names of the men who are to assist you: from Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur;

New Living Translation
“These are the tribes and the names of the leaders who will assist you: Tribe Leader Reuben Elizur son of Shedeur

English Standard Version
And these are the names of the men who shall assist you. From Reuben, Elizur the son of Shedeur;

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

King James Bible
And these are the names of the men that shall stand with you: of the tribe of Reuben; Elizur the son of Shedeur.

New King James Version
“These are the names of the men who shall stand with you: from Reuben, Elizur the son of Shedeur;

New American Standard Bible
These then are the names of the men who shall stand with you: of the tribe of Reuben, Elizur the son of Shedeur;

NASB 1995
“These then are the names of the men who shall stand with you: of Reuben, Elizur the son of Shedeur;

NASB 1977
“These then are the names of the men who shall stand with you: of Reuben, Elizur the son of Shedeur;

Legacy Standard Bible
These then are the names of the men who shall stand with you: of Reuben, Elizur the son of Shedeur;

Amplified Bible
These then are the names of the men who shall stand with you: from [the tribe of] Reuben, Elizur the son of Shedeur;

Christian Standard Bible
These are the names of the men who are to assist you: Elizur son of Shedeur from Reuben;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
These are the names of the men who are to assist you: Elizur son of Shedeur from Reuben;

American Standard Version
And these are the names of the men that shall stand with you. Of Reuben: Elizur the son of Shedeur.

English Revised Version
And these are the names of the men that shall stand with you: of Reuben; Elizur the son of Shedeur.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Here are the names of the men who will help you: Elizur, son of Shedeur, from the tribe of Reuben;

International Standard Version
"Here is a list of names of the men who are to assist you: "From Reuben: Shedeur's son Elizur.

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

NET Bible
Now these are the names of the men who are to help you: from Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur;

New Heart English Bible
These are the names of the men who shall stand with you: Of Reuben: Elizur the son of Shedeur.

Webster's Bible Translation
And these are the names of the men that shall stand with you: Of the tribe of Reuben; Elizur the son of Shedeur.

World English Bible
These are the names of the men who shall stand with you: Of Reuben: Elizur the son of Shedeur.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And these [are] the names of the men who stand with you: for Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur;

Young's Literal Translation
And these are the names of the men who stand with you: 'For Reuben -- Elizur son of Shedeur.

Smith's Literal Translation
And these the names of the men who shall stand with you: for Reuben: Elizur, son of Shedeur.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Whose names are these: Of Ruben, Elisur the son of Sedeur.

Catholic Public Domain Version
the names of whom are these: of Ruben, Elizur the son of Shedeur;

New American Bible
These are the names of those who are to assist you: from Reuben: Elizur, son of Shedeur;

New Revised Standard Version
These are the names of the men who shall assist you: From Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And these are the names of the men who shall help you: of the tribe of Reuben, Elizur the son of Shedeur.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And these are the names of the men who will stand with you: of Rubil: Elitsur son of Shedaur.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And these are the names of the men that shall stand with you: of Reuben, Elizur the son of Shedeur.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And these are the names of the men who shall be present with you; of the tribe of Ruben, Elisur the son of Sediur.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Leaders of the Tribes
5These are the names of the men who are to assist you: From the tribe of Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur; 6from Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai;…

Cross References
Genesis 49:3-27
Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power. / Uncontrolled as the waters, you will no longer excel, because you went up to your father’s bed, onto my couch, and defiled it. / Simeon and Levi are brothers; their swords are weapons of violence. ...

Exodus 6:14-25
These were the heads of their fathers’ houses: The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, were Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi. These were the clans of Reuben. / The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman. These were the clans of Simeon. / These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. ...

1 Chronicles 5:1-24
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. / And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph. / The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. ...

1 Chronicles 6:1-81
The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. ...

1 Chronicles 7:1-40
The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four in all. / The sons of Tola: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, the heads of their families. In the days of David, 22,600 descendants of Tola were numbered in their genealogies as mighty men of valor. / The son of Uzzi: Izrahiah. The sons of Izrahiah: Michael, Obadiah, Joel, and Isshiah. All five of them were chiefs. ...

1 Chronicles 8:1-40
Benjamin was the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third, / Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. / The sons of Bela: Addar, Gera, Abihud, ...

1 Chronicles 9:1-44
So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. / Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. / Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem: ...

1 Chronicles 12:23-37
Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. ...

1 Chronicles 27:16-22
These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; ...

Deuteronomy 33:1-29
This is the blessing that Moses the man of God pronounced upon the Israelites before his death. / He said: “The LORD came from Sinai and dawned upon us from Seir; He shone forth from Mount Paran and came with myriads of holy ones, with flaming fire at His right hand. / Surely You love the people; all the holy ones are in Your hand, and they sit down at Your feet; each receives Your words— ...

Joshua 13:1-33
Now Joshua was old and well along in years, and the LORD said to him, “You are old and well along in years, but very much of the land remains to be possessed. / This is the land that remains: All the territory of the Philistines and the Geshurites, / from the Shihor east of Egypt to the territory of Ekron on the north (considered to be Canaanite territory)—that of the five Philistine rulers of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as that of the Avvites; ...

Joshua 14:1-5
Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, as distributed by Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel. / Their inheritance was assigned by lot for the nine and a half tribes, as the LORD had commanded through Moses. / For Moses had given the inheritance east of the Jordan to the other two and a half tribes. But he granted no inheritance among them to the Levites. ...

Joshua 15:1-63
Now the allotment for the clans of the tribe of Judah extended to the border of Edom, to the Wilderness of Zin at the extreme southern boundary: / Their southern border started at the bay on the southern tip of the Salt Sea, / proceeded south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continued on to Zin, went over to the south of Kadesh-barnea, ran past Hezron up to Addar, and curved toward Karka. ...

Joshua 16:1-10
The allotment for the descendants of Joseph extended from the Jordan at Jericho to the waters of Jericho on the east, through the wilderness that goes up from Jericho into the hill country of Bethel. / It went on from Bethel (that is, Luz) and proceeded to the border of the Archites in Ataroth. / Then it descended westward to the border of the Japhletites as far as the border of Lower Beth-horon and on to Gezer, and it ended at the Sea. ...

Joshua 17:1-18
Now this was the allotment for the tribe of Manasseh as Joseph’s firstborn son, namely for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh and father of the Gileadites, who had received Gilead and Bashan because Machir was a man of war. / So this allotment was for the rest of the descendants of Manasseh—the clans of Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem, Hepher, and Shemida. These are the other male descendants of the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph. / But Zelophehad son of Hepher (the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh) had no sons but only daughters. These are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And these are the names of the men that shall stand with you: of the tribe of Reuben; Elizur the son of Shedeur.

Elizur

Numbers 2:10
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.

Numbers 7:30
On the fourth day Elizur the son of Shedeur, prince of the children of Reuben, did offer:

Numbers 10:18
And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their armies: and over his host was Elizur the son of Shedeur.

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These are the names
The phrase "These are the names" signifies the importance of identity and lineage in the Israelite community. In Hebrew culture, names were not merely labels but carried deep significance, often reflecting character, destiny, or divine purpose. The listing of names here underscores the importance of each tribe's representation and the personal responsibility of each leader. It reminds us of God's intimate knowledge of His people, as He calls them by name, emphasizing the personal relationship He desires with each individual.

of the men
The term "men" here refers to the leaders or heads of the tribes of Israel. In the Hebrew context, these were not just any men but those chosen for their wisdom, leadership, and ability to represent their people. This highlights the biblical principle of godly leadership, where leaders are expected to be men of integrity, capable of guiding others in accordance with God's will. It serves as a reminder of the responsibility and accountability that comes with leadership in the community of faith.

who are to assist you
The phrase "who are to assist you" indicates a collaborative effort in the governance and organization of the Israelite community. The Hebrew root for "assist" suggests support and partnership, emphasizing that leadership in God's kingdom is not a solitary endeavor but a shared responsibility. This reflects the biblical model of teamwork and mutual support within the body of Christ, where each member plays a vital role in fulfilling God's purposes.

from Reuben
"From Reuben" identifies the tribe from which the first leader is chosen. Reuben was the firstborn of Jacob, and although he lost his birthright due to his actions, his tribe still held a significant place among the Israelites. This mention serves as a reminder of God's grace and redemption, as well as the enduring legacy of the tribes of Israel. It also highlights the importance of heritage and the continuity of God's promises through generations.

Elizur son of Shedeur
"Elizur son of Shedeur" is the specific leader chosen from the tribe of Reuben. The name "Elizur" means "God is my rock," reflecting a strong foundation of faith and reliance on God. "Shedeur" means "field of light," suggesting illumination and guidance. Together, these names convey a powerful message of trust in God's strength and guidance. This choice of leader underscores the biblical theme of God raising up individuals who embody His character and purposes, serving as pillars of faith and examples to their communities.

(5) Of the tribe of Reuben.--Hebrew, for Reuben.

Verse 5. - These are the names of the men. The tribes are here mentioned (through their princes) very nearly in the order of their subsequent encampment - south, east, west, and north. Gad alone is displaced, in order that he may be classed with the other sons of the handmaids after the sons of the free women.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
These
וְאֵ֙לֶּה֙ (wə·’êl·leh)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

are the names
שְׁמ֣וֹת (šə·mō·wṯ)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 8034: A name

of the men
הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֔ים (hā·’ă·nā·šîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

who
אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

are to assist
יַֽעַמְד֖וּ (ya·‘am·ḏū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

you:
אִתְּכֶ֑ם (’it·tə·ḵem)
Preposition | second person masculine plural
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among

From [the tribe of] Reuben,
לִרְאוּבֵ֕ן (lir·’ū·ḇên)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7205: Reuben -- 'behold a son!' oldest son of Jacob, also his desc

Elizur
אֱלִיצ֖וּר (’ĕ·lî·ṣūr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 468: Elizur -- 'God of (the) rock', a Reubenite leader

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Shedeur;
שְׁדֵיאֽוּר׃ (šə·ḏê·’ūr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7707: Shedeur -- a Reubenite


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