Numbers 34:25
New International Version
Elizaphan son of Parnak, the leader from the tribe of Zebulun;

New Living Translation
Zebulun Elizaphan son of Parnach

English Standard Version
Of the tribe of the people of Zebulun a chief, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.

Berean Standard Bible
Eli-zaphan son of Parnach, a leader from the tribe of Zebulun;

King James Bible
And the prince of the tribe of the children of Zebulun, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.

New King James Version
a leader from the tribe of the children of Zebulun, Elizaphan the son of Parnach;

New American Standard Bible
Of the tribe of the sons of Zebulun, a leader, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.

NASB 1995
“Of the tribe of the sons of Zebulun a leader, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.

NASB 1977
“And of the tribe of the sons of Zebulun a leader, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.

Legacy Standard Bible
Of the tribe of the sons of Zebulun a leader, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.

Amplified Bible
from the tribe of the sons of Zebulun a leader, Elizaphan the son of Parnach;

Christian Standard Bible
Eli-zaphan son of Parnach, a leader from the tribe of Zebulun’s descendants;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Eli-zaphan son of Parnach, a leader from the tribe of Zebulun;

American Standard Version
And of the tribe of the children of Zebulun a prince, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.

English Revised Version
And of the tribe of the children of Zebulun a prince, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Elizaphan, son of Parnach, the leader of the tribe of Zebulun;

International Standard Version
Parnach's son Elizaphan to be leader of the tribe of Zebulun,

Majority Standard Bible
Eli-zaphan son of Parnach, a leader from the tribe of Zebulun;

NET Bible
from the tribe of the Zebulunites, a leader, Elizaphan son of Parnach;

New Heart English Bible
Of the tribe of the people of Zebulun a prince, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the prince of the tribe of the children of Zebulun, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.

World English Bible
Of the tribe of the children of Zebulun a prince, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and a prince of the tribe of the sons of Zebulun, Elizaphan son of Parnach;

Young's Literal Translation
and of the tribe of the sons of Zebulun, the prince Elizaphan son of Parnach;

Smith's Literal Translation
And for the tribe of the sons of Zebulon: Elizaphan, son of Parnach.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of the tribe of Zabulon, Elisaphan the son of Pharnach.

Catholic Public Domain Version
from the tribe of Zebulon, Elizaphan the son of Parnach;

New American Bible
from the tribe of the Zebulunites: a leader, Elizaphan, son of Parnach;

New Revised Standard Version
Of the tribe of the Zebulunites a leader, Eli-zaphan son of Parnach.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Of the tribe of Zebulun, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
From the tribe of Zebulon, Elitsaphan son of Parnak.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And of the tribe of the children of Zebulun a prince, Eli-zaphan the son of Parnach.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Of the tribe of Zabulon, the prince was Elisaphan the son of Pharnac.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Leaders for Dividing the Land
24Kemuel son of Shiphtan, a leader from the tribe of Ephraim; 25Eli-zaphan son of Parnach, a leader from the tribe of Zebulun; 26Paltiel son of Azzan, a leader from the tribe of Issachar;…

Cross References
Joshua 19:24-31
The fifth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Asher: / Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph, / Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the border touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath, ...

Joshua 21:30-31
From the tribe of Asher they were given Mishal, Abdon, / Helkath, and Rehob—four cities, together with their pasturelands.

1 Chronicles 6:74-75
From the tribe of Asher they were given Mashal, Abdon, / Hukok, and Rehob, together with their pasturelands.

Genesis 49:13
Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.

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 13:29-31
This is what Moses had given to the clans of the half-tribe of Manasseh, that is, to half the tribe of the descendants of Manasseh: / The territory from Mahanaim through all Bashan—all the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, including all the towns of Jair that are in Bashan, sixty cities; / half of Gilead; and Ashtaroth and Edrei, the royal cities of Og in Bashan. All this was for the clans of the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh, that is, half of the descendants of Machir.

Joshua 21:6-7
The descendants of Gershon received thirteen cities by lot from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and the half-tribe of Manasseh in Bashan. / And the descendants of Merari received twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.

1 Chronicles 6:62
The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan.

Ezekiel 48:1-7
“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...

Ezekiel 48:23-29
As for the rest of the tribes: Benjamin will have one portion extending from the east side to the west side. / Simeon will have one portion bordering the territory of Benjamin from east to west. / Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west. ...

Matthew 4:13-16
Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— ...

Mark 7:31
Then Jesus left the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis.

Luke 4:14-15
Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region. / He taught in their synagogues and was glorified by everyone.

John 1:43-44
The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.” / Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter.

Acts 9:31
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.


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From the tribe of Benjamin
The tribe of Benjamin holds a significant place in Israel's history. Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and the tribe is known for its fierce warriors and strategic location between the northern and southern kingdoms. The Hebrew root for Benjamin, "Binyamin," means "son of the right hand," symbolizing strength and favor. Historically, the tribe of Benjamin produced notable figures such as King Saul and the Apostle Paul. This phrase reminds us of the unique contributions and legacy each tribe brought to the nation of Israel, emphasizing the importance of unity and diversity within God's people.

Elidad
The name Elidad means "God has loved" or "whom God loves" in Hebrew. This name reflects the deep, personal relationship between God and His people. Elidad's role as a leader in the allocation of the Promised Land underscores the idea that those who are loved by God are called to serve His purposes. It is a reminder of the divine love that calls and equips individuals for specific tasks within the community of faith.

son of Chislon
The mention of Elidad as the "son of Chislon" provides a genealogical anchor, situating him within a family and tribal context. The name Chislon is derived from a root that can mean "confidence" or "hope." This connection suggests that Elidad's leadership is not only a result of divine love but also of a heritage of hope and confidence in God's promises. It highlights the importance of family and lineage in the biblical narrative, where faith and character are often passed down through generations. This phrase encourages believers to consider the legacy they inherit and the one they will leave behind, rooted in hope and trust in God's faithfulness.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Eli-zaphan
אֱלִיצָפָ֖ן (’ĕ·lî·ṣā·p̄ān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 469: Elizaphan -- 'God has protected', two Israelites

son
בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Parnach,
פַּרְנָֽךְ׃ (par·nāḵ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6535: Parnach -- a man of Zebulun

a leader
נָשִׂ֑יא (nā·śî)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5387: An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist

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

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


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