Numbers 2:29
New International Version
The tribe of Naphtali will be next. The leader of the people of Naphtali is Ahira son of Enan.

New Living Translation
Naphtali Ahira son of Enan 53,400

English Standard Version
Then the tribe of Naphtali, the chief of the people of Naphtali being Ahira the son of Enan,

Berean Standard Bible
Next will be the tribe of Naphtali. The leader of the Naphtalites is Ahira son of Enan,

King James Bible
Then the tribe of Naphtali: and the captain of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan.

New King James Version
“Then comes the tribe of Naphtali, and the leader of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan.”

New American Standard Bible
Then follows the tribe of Naphtali; and the leader of the sons of Naphtali: Ahira the son of Enan,

NASB 1995
“Then comes the tribe of Naphtali, and the leader of the sons of Naphtali: Ahira the son of Enan,

NASB 1977
“Then comes the tribe of Naphtali, and the leader of the sons of Naphtali: Ahira the son of Enan,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the tribe of Naphtali, and the leader of the sons of Naphtali: Ahira the son of Enan,

Amplified Bible
Then [completing the north side] comes the tribe of Naphtali; and Ahira the son of Enan shall lead the sons of Naphtali,

Christian Standard Bible
The tribe of Naphtali will be next. The leader of the Naphtalites is Ahira son of Enan.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The tribe of Naphtali will be next. The leader of the Naphtalites is Ahira son of Enan.

American Standard Version
And the tribe of Naphtali: and the prince of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan.

English Revised Version
and the tribe of Naphtali: and the prince of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Then [will be] the tribe of [Naphtali]. The leader for the people of Naphtali is Ahira, son of Enan.

International Standard Version
"Next is to be the tribe of Naphtali. The leader of Naphtali is to be Enan's son Ahira.

Majority Standard Bible
Next will be the tribe of Naphtali. The leader of the Naphtalites is Ahira son of Enan,

NET Bible
Next will be the tribe of Naphtali. The leader of the people of Naphtali is Ahira son of Enan.

New Heart English Bible
"The tribe of Naphtali: and the prince of the people of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then the tribe of Naphtali: and the captain of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan.

World English Bible
“The tribe of Naphtali: the prince of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the tribe of Naphtali [is with them]; and the prince of the sons of Naphtali [is] Ahira son of Enan;

Young's Literal Translation
And the tribe of Naphtali; and the prince of the sons of Naphtali is Ahira son of Enan;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the tribe of Naphtali: the chief for the sons of Naphtali, Ahira, son of Enan.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of the tribe of the sons of Nephtali the prince was Ahira the son of Enan.

Catholic Public Domain Version
From the tribe of the sons of Naphtali, the leader was Ahira the son of Enan.

New American Bible
Also the tribe of Naphtali. The leader of the Naphtalites is Ahira, son of Enan,

New Revised Standard Version
Then the tribe of Naphtali: The leader of the Naphtalites shall be Ahira son of Enan,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then shall encamp the tribe of Naphtali; and the chief of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahida the son of Enan.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the rod of Naphtali and the Ruler of the sons of Naphtali: Akhida son of Ainan.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the tribe of Naphtali; the prince of the children of Naphtali being Ahira the son of Enan,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they that encamp next shall be of the tribe of Nephthali; and the prince of the children of Nephthali, Achire son Aenan.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Order of the Camps
28and his division numbers 41,500. 29Next will be the tribe of Naphtali. The leader of the Naphtalites is Ahira son of Enan, 30and his division numbers 53,400.…

Cross References
Numbers 1:14
from Gad, Eliasaph son of Deuel;

Numbers 7:42-47
On the sixth day Eliasaph son of Deuel, the leader of the Gadites, drew near. / His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; / one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense; ...

Numbers 10:22
Next, the divisions of the camp of Ephraim set out under their standard, with Elishama son of Ammihud in command.

Genesis 49:14-15
Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds. / He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant.

Deuteronomy 33:18-19
Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”

Joshua 19:17-23
The fourth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Issachar: / Their territory included Jezreel, Chesulloth, Shunem, / Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath, ...

Judges 5:15
The princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and Issachar was with Barak, rushing into the valley at his heels. In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision.

1 Chronicles 12:32
From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.

1 Chronicles 7:1-5
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 Kings 4:7
Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year,

Ezekiel 48:25
Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west.

Revelation 7:7
from the tribe of Simeon 12,000, from the tribe of Levi 12,000, from the tribe of Issachar 12,000,

Matthew 10:2-4
These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; / Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.

Luke 6:13-16
When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles: / Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; / Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot; ...

Acts 1:13
When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.


Treasury of Scripture

Then the tribe of Naphtali: and the captain of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan.

the tribe

Numbers 1:42,43
Of the children of Naphtali, throughout their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war; …

Numbers 26:48-50
Of the sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites: of Guni, the family of the Gunites: …

Ahira

Numbers 1:15
Of Naphtali; Ahira the son of Enan.

Numbers 7:78,83
On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali, offered: …

Numbers 10:27
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Naphtali was Ahira the son of Enan.

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Numbers 2
1. The order of the tribes in their tents.














Next will be the tribe of Naphtali.
The tribe of Naphtali is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Naphtali, the sixth son of Jacob and the second son of Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. In the context of Numbers 2, the tribes are being organized around the Tabernacle during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. Naphtali's position in the encampment is significant as it reflects the order and structure God commanded for His people. Geographically, the territory of Naphtali would later be located in the northern part of the Promised Land, an area known for its fertile land and proximity to the Sea of Galilee. This region is also significant in the New Testament, as it is where Jesus conducted much of His ministry, fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah 9:1-2 about a great light shining in Galilee.

The leader of the Naphtalites is Ahira son of Enan,
Ahira son of Enan is mentioned as the leader of the tribe of Naphtali during the wilderness period. The role of a tribal leader was crucial for maintaining order and representing the tribe in matters of national importance. The name Ahira means "brother of evil" or "my brother is evil," which might reflect the challenges or the character of leadership during this time. Enan, his father, is not widely mentioned elsewhere, indicating that Ahira's leadership was more significant in the biblical narrative. The mention of specific leaders underscores the importance of accountability and responsibility within the community of Israel. This structure of leadership is echoed in the New Testament with the appointment of elders and deacons in the early church, emphasizing the need for godly leadership among God's people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Tribe of Naphtali
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Naphtali, the sixth son of Jacob and Bilhah. Known for their swiftness and agility, the tribe played a significant role in Israel's history.

2. Ahira son of Enan
The leader of the tribe of Naphtali during the wilderness journey. His name means "brother of evil" or "my brother is friend," reflecting the dual nature of human relationships.

3. Israelite Camp Arrangement
Numbers 2 describes the arrangement of the Israelite camp around the Tabernacle. Each tribe had a specific position, highlighting order and organization in the community.
Teaching Points
Order and Structure in Community
God's instructions for the camp arrangement reflect His desire for order and structure. In our lives, we should seek to maintain order, both spiritually and practically, to reflect God's nature.

Leadership and Responsibility
Ahira's role as a leader reminds us of the importance of leadership within the community. Leaders are called to guide with integrity and faithfulness, serving as examples to others.

Identity and Legacy
The tribe of Naphtali's identity and legacy remind us of the importance of understanding our spiritual heritage and the impact it has on our present and future.

Unity in Diversity
Each tribe had a unique role and position, yet they were part of one nation. This teaches us the value of unity in diversity within the body of Christ.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
[Next will be] the tribe
וּמַטֵּ֖ה (ū·maṭ·ṭêh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Naphtali.
נַפְתָּלִ֑י (nap̄·tā·lî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5321: Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them

The leader
וְנָשִׂיא֙ (wə·nā·śî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5387: An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist

of the Naphtalites
לִבְנֵ֣י (liḇ·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

is Ahira
אֲחִירַ֖ע (’ă·ḥî·ra‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 299: Ahira -- 'my brother is evil', a leader of Naphtali

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

of Enan,
עֵינָֽן׃ (‘ê·nān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5881: Enan -- 'having fountains', a man of Naphtali


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