Numbers 10:16
New International Version
and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun.

New Living Translation
and the troops of the tribe of Zebulun, led by Eliab son of Helon.

English Standard Version
And over the company of the tribe of the people of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.

Berean Standard Bible
and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun.

King James Bible
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.

New King James Version
And over the army of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.

New American Standard Bible
and Eliab the son of Helon over the tribal army of the sons of Zebulun.

NASB 1995
and Eliab the son of Helon over the tribal army of the sons of Zebulun.

NASB 1977
and Eliab the son of Helon over the tribal army of the sons of Zebulun.

Legacy Standard Bible
and Eliab the son of Helon over the tribal army of the sons of Zebulun.

Amplified Bible
and Eliab the son of Helon was [commander] over the tribal army of the sons of Zebulun.

Christian Standard Bible
and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun’s descendants.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the Zebulun tribe.

American Standard Version
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.

Contemporary English Version
and Eliab son of Helon was the leader of the Zebulun tribe.

English Revised Version
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Eliab, son of Helon, commanded the army of Zebulun.

Good News Translation
and Eliab son of Helon was in command of the tribe of Zebulun.

International Standard Version
Helon's son Eliab was in charge of the camp of Zebulun.

Majority Standard Bible
and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun.

NET Bible
and over the company of the tribe of the Zebulunites was Elion son of Helon.

New Heart English Bible
Eliab the son of Helon was over the army of the tribe of the people of Zebulun.

Webster's Bible Translation
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.

World English Bible
Eliab the son of Helon was over the army of the tribe of the children of Zebulun.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And over the host of the tribe of the sons of Zebulun [is] Eliab son of Helon.

Young's Literal Translation
And over the host of the tribe of the sons of Zebulun is Eliab son of Helon;

Smith's Literal Translation
And over the army of the tribe of the sons of Zebulon, Eliab, son of Helon.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In the tribe of Zabulon, the prince was Eliab the son of Helon.

Catholic Public Domain Version
In the tribe of Zebulon, the leader was Eliab the son of Helon.

New American Bible
and Eliab, son of Helon, over the company of the tribe of Zebulunites.

New Revised Standard Version
and over the company of the tribe of Zebulun was Eliab son of Helon.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Prince of the army of the tribe of the sons of Zebulon: Eliab son of Khelon.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And over the host of the tribe of the sons of Zabulon, was Eliab the son of Chaelon.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
From Sinai to Paran
15Nethanel son of Zuar was over the division of the tribe of Issachar, 16and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun. 17Then the tabernacle was taken down, and the Gershonites and the Merarites set out, transporting it.…

Cross References
Exodus 13:21-22
And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day, and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night. / Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place before the people.

Exodus 40:36-38
Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey. / If the cloud was not lifted, they would not set out until the day it was taken up. / For the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel through all their journeys.

Deuteronomy 1:33
who went before you on the journey, in the fire by night and in the cloud by day, to seek out a place for you to camp and to show you the road to travel.

Nehemiah 9:19
You in Your great compassion did not forsake them in the wilderness. By day the pillar of cloud never turned away from guiding them on their path; and by the night the pillar of fire illuminated the way they should go.

Psalm 78:14
He led them with a cloud by day and with a light of fire all night.

Psalm 105:39
He spread a cloud as a covering and a fire to light up the night.

Isaiah 4:5
Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy,

Isaiah 63:12-14
who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble? / Like cattle going down to the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name.

1 Corinthians 10:1-2
I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.

Hebrews 11:29
By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned.

Revelation 7:15
For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them.

Revelation 21:3
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.

Exodus 14:19-20
And the angel of God, who had gone before the camp of Israel, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from before them and stood behind them, / so that it came between the camps of Egypt and Israel. The cloud was there in the darkness, but it lit up the night. So all night long neither camp went near the other.

Exodus 33:9-10
As Moses entered the tent, the pillar of cloud would come down and remain at the entrance, and the LORD would speak with Moses. / When all the people saw the pillar of cloud standing at the entrance to the tent, they would stand up and worship, each one at the entrance to his own tent.

Numbers 9:15-23
On the day that the tabernacle, the Tent of the Testimony, was set up, the cloud covered it and appeared like fire above the tabernacle from evening until morning. / It remained that way continually; the cloud would cover the tabernacle by day, and at night it would appear like fire. / Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the Tent, the Israelites would set out, and wherever the cloud settled, there the Israelites would camp. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.

Numbers 1:9
Of Zebulun; Eliab the son of Helon.

Numbers 7:24
On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun, did offer:

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1. The use of the silver trumpets
11. The Israelites move from Sinai to Paran
14. The order of their march
29. Hobab is entreated by Moses not to leave them
33. The blessing of Moses at the removing and resting of the ark














and Eliab
The name "Eliab" in Hebrew means "God is Father" or "My God is Father." This name reflects a deep spiritual heritage and a recognition of God's sovereignty and paternal care over His people. Eliab, as a leader, would have been expected to embody the qualities of a godly leader, one who acknowledges God as the ultimate authority. In the context of the Israelite camp, names were not just identifiers but carried significant meaning and expectation. Eliab's leadership role signifies a divine appointment, reminding us that God often chooses leaders who reflect His character and purposes.

son of Helon
The phrase "son of Helon" identifies Eliab's lineage, which is crucial in the tribal structure of Israel. Helon, meaning "strong" or "valiant," suggests a family known for its strength and valor. In ancient Israel, lineage was important for establishing authority and legitimacy. This connection to Helon would have provided Eliab with a respected status among the Israelites, reinforcing the idea that God often works through established family lines to fulfill His promises and purposes.

was over their division
The phrase "was over their division" indicates Eliab's leadership role within the camp of Israel. In the organizational structure of the Israelite tribes, each division had a leader responsible for the welfare and order of their group. This role required wisdom, courage, and a deep commitment to God's commands. The division here refers to the tribe of Zebulun, as mentioned earlier in the chapter. Eliab's position highlights the importance of orderly leadership and the delegation of responsibilities within the community of God's people. It serves as a reminder that God values order and structure, and He appoints leaders to guide His people according to His divine plan.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and Eliab
אֱלִיאָ֖ב (’ĕ·lî·’āḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 446: Eliab -- 'God is father', the name of several Israelites

son
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Helon
חֵלֽוֹן׃ (ḥê·lō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2497: Helon -- a man of Zebulon

was over
וְעַ֨ל־ (wə·‘al-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the division
צְבָ֔א (ṣə·ḇā)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign

of the tribe
מַטֵּ֖ה (maṭ·ṭêh)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Zebulun.
זְבוּלֻ֑ן (zə·ḇū·lun)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2074: Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory


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