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.














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. The name "Naphtali" in Hebrew (נַפְתָּלִי) is often associated with the idea of wrestling or struggle, as seen in Genesis 30:8, where Rachel names him, saying, "With mighty wrestlings I have wrestled with my sister and have prevailed." This reflects the broader narrative of the tribes of Israel, who often faced struggles and challenges but were called to rely on God's strength and promises. Historically, the tribe of Naphtali settled in the northern part of the Promised Land, an area known for its beauty and fertility, which later became significant in the ministry of Jesus, as it included regions like Galilee.

will be next
This phrase indicates the order of encampment and marching for the Israelites as they journeyed through the wilderness. The organization of the tribes around the Tabernacle was divinely ordained, with each tribe having a specific place and role. The phrase "will be next" suggests a sense of order and purpose, reflecting God's desire for structure and harmony among His people. It also implies readiness and willingness to follow God's leading, as the tribes moved in a coordinated manner under His guidance.

The leader of the Naphtalites
Leadership within the tribes was crucial for maintaining order and ensuring that the people followed God's commands. The term "leader" (נָשִׂיא, nasi in Hebrew) denotes a person of authority and responsibility, chosen to guide and represent the tribe. In the context of the Israelites' journey, leaders were expected to be men of wisdom, integrity, and faithfulness, capable of making decisions that aligned with God's will. This highlights the importance of godly leadership in guiding communities and nations according to divine principles.

is Ahira son of Enan
Ahira, whose name means "brother of evil" or "my brother is evil" in Hebrew, was the appointed leader of the tribe of Naphtali during the wilderness journey. Despite the negative connotation of his name, Ahira was entrusted with the significant responsibility of leading his tribe, suggesting that God can use anyone, regardless of their background or name, for His purposes. The mention of "son of Enan" provides a genealogical link, emphasizing the importance of family lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative. It also serves as a reminder of the continuity of God's promises through generations, as each leader played a role in the unfolding account of Israel's journey to the Promised Land.

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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