Numbers 13:12
New International Version
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli;

New Living Translation
Dan Ammiel son of Gemalli

English Standard Version
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli;

Berean Standard Bible
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli;

King James Bible
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.

New King James Version
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli;

New American Standard Bible
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli;

NASB 1995
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli;

NASB 1977
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli;

Legacy Standard Bible
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli;

Amplified Bible
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli;

Christian Standard Bible
Ammiel son of Gemalli from the tribe of Dan;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Ammiel son of Gemalli from the tribe of Dan;

American Standard Version
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.

English Revised Version
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Ammiel, son of Gemalli, from the tribe of Dan;

International Standard Version
From Dan's tribe, Gemalli's son Ammiel;

Majority Standard Bible
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli;

NET Bible
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli;

New Heart English Bible
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.

Webster's Bible Translation
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.

World English Bible
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for the tribe of Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli;

Young's Literal Translation
For the tribe of Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli.

Smith's Literal Translation
For the tribe of Dan: Ammiel, son of Gemalli.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.

Catholic Public Domain Version
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli;

New American Bible
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel, son of Gemalli;

New Revised Standard Version
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
From the tribe of Dan, Gamaliel the son of Gamli.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
From the tribe of Dan: Gamaliel son of Gamli.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Of the tribe of Dan, Amiel the son of Gamali.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Spies Explore Canaan
11from the tribe of Manasseh (a tribe of Joseph), Gaddi son of Susi; 12from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli; 13from the tribe of Asher, Sethur son of Michael;…

Cross References
Joshua 14:6-15
Then the sons of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, “You know what the LORD said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh-barnea about you and me. / I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought back to him an honest report. / Although my brothers who went with me made the hearts of the people melt with fear, I remained loyal to the LORD my God. ...

Deuteronomy 1:22-25
Then all of you approached me and said, “Let us send men ahead of us to search out the land and bring us word of what route to follow and which cities to enter.” / The plan seemed good to me, so I selected twelve men from among you, one from each tribe. / They left and went up into the hill country, and came to the Valley of Eshcol and spied out the land. ...

Hebrews 3:16-19
For who were the ones who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt? / And with whom was God angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness? / And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? ...

Joshua 2:1-24
Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim, saying, “Go, inspect the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. / And it was reported to the king of Jericho: “Behold, some men of Israel have come here tonight to spy out the land.” / So the king of Jericho sent to Rahab and said, “Bring out the men who came to you and entered your house, for they have come to spy out the whole land.” ...

Deuteronomy 9:23
And when the LORD sent you out from Kadesh-barnea, He said, “Go up and possess the land that I have given you.” But you rebelled against the command of the LORD your God. You neither believed Him nor obeyed Him.

Hebrews 4:1-2
Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be deemed to have fallen short of it. / For we also received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, since they did not share the faith of those who comprehended it.

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. ...

Deuteronomy 31:7-8
Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. / The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”

1 Corinthians 10:5-11
Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the wilderness. / These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did. / Do not be idolaters, as some of them were. As it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.” ...

Joshua 15:13-19
According to the LORD’s command to him, Joshua gave Caleb son of Jephunneh a portion among the sons of Judah—Kiriath-arba, that is, Hebron. (Arba was the forefather of Anak.) / And Caleb drove out from there the three sons of Anak—the descendants of Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak. / From there he marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher). ...

Deuteronomy 1:34-36
When the LORD heard your words, He grew angry and swore an oath, saying, / “Not one of the men of this evil generation shall see the good land I swore to give your fathers, / except Caleb son of Jephunneh. He will see it, and I will give him and his descendants the land on which he has set foot, because he followed the LORD wholeheartedly.”

Hebrews 11:31
By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient.

Joshua 21:43-45
Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. / And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand. / Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel had failed; everything was fulfilled.

Deuteronomy 32:49-52
“Go up into the Abarim Range to Mount Nebo, in the land of Moab across from Jericho, and view the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites as their own possession. / And there on the mountain that you climb, you will die and be gathered to your people, just as your brother Aaron died on Mount Hor and was gathered to his people. / For at the waters of Meribah-kadesh in the Wilderness of Zin, both of you broke faith with Me among the Israelites by failing to treat Me as holy in their presence. ...

Acts 7:45
And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David,


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from the tribe of Dan
The tribe of Dan was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Dan, the fifth son of Jacob and the first son of Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. Dan's name means "judge," reflecting Rachel's hope for vindication. The tribe of Dan was allotted territory in the northern part of Israel, although initially, they struggled to fully possess their inheritance due to the presence of strong Canaanite inhabitants. This tribe is often associated with idolatry, as seen in Judges 18, where they set up a carved image. In the context of Numbers 13, the tribe of Dan is represented among the twelve spies sent to explore Canaan, indicating their role and responsibility in the collective mission of Israel.

Ammiel son of Gemalli
Ammiel, whose name means "people of God," was chosen as the representative from the tribe of Dan to spy out the land of Canaan. His father's name, Gemalli, is less known, but the mention of lineage underscores the importance of family heritage and tribal identity in Israelite society. Ammiel's role as a spy was significant, as he was tasked with assessing the land promised to the Israelites by God. However, like most of the spies, Ammiel brought back a negative report, focusing on the challenges rather than the opportunities, which contributed to the Israelites' fear and reluctance to enter the land. This incident highlights the theme of faith versus fear, a recurring motif in the biblical narrative.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ammiel
Ammiel is one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. He represents the tribe of Dan. His name means "people of God" in Hebrew, which is significant given the context of his mission.

2. Tribe of Dan
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Dan, the fifth son of Jacob and Bilhah. The tribe of Dan was known for its later struggles with idolatry and relocation within the Promised Land.

3. Canaan
The land promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It is the land that the spies, including Ammiel, were sent to explore.

4. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who, under God's command, sent the twelve spies to scout the land of Canaan.

5. The Spies' Mission
The event where twelve leaders from the tribes of Israel were sent to explore Canaan and report back on the land and its inhabitants.
Teaching Points
Faithfulness in Leadership
Ammiel, as a leader, had a significant responsibility. Leaders today must remain faithful and trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem daunting.

The Consequences of Unbelief
The report of the spies, including Ammiel, led to fear and rebellion among the Israelites. Unbelief can have far-reaching consequences, affecting not just individuals but entire communities.

The Importance of Perspective
The spies saw the same land but reported differently based on their perspective. Believers are encouraged to view challenges through the lens of faith, trusting in God's power and promises.

Legacy and Influence
Ammiel's actions contributed to the account of his tribe and the nation. Our actions and decisions can leave a lasting impact on those around us and future generations.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
from the tribe
לְמַטֵּ֣ה (lə·maṭ·ṭêh)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Dan,
דָ֔ן (ḏān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1835: Dan -- 'judge', a son of Jacob, also a place in Northern Israel

Ammiel
עַמִּיאֵ֖ל (‘am·mî·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5988: Ammiel -- 'my kinsman is God', four Israelites

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

of Gemalli;
גְּמַלִּֽי׃ (gə·mal·lî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1582: Gemalli -- a Danite


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