Bible Strands
Numbers 10:22
Next, the divisions of the camp of Ephraim set out under their standard, with Elishama son of Ammihud in command.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator records the sequential departure of Israel’s tribal divisions after the sanctuary is prepared. At this moment, the Kohathites have moved ahead, and the Ephraimite camp begins its march under appointed leadership.
The words — The Hebrew וְ/נָסַ֗ע (ve./na.Sa') translates literally to "and it set out," while דֶּ֛גֶל (De.gel) denotes a military standard or banner. These terms mark the organized, banner-led movement of the camp.
The thread — This departure sequence mirrors the tribal arrangements detailed in Numbers 2:18 and the leadership roster in Numbers 1:10. The tribal prominence of Ephraim also echoes the patriarchal blessing in Genesis 48:19.
Why it lands — The text requires recognition of divine order imposed on a massive migration. It demands that readers see leadership and movement as coordinated under established command rather than spontaneous action.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And the standard of the camp of the children of Ephraim set forward according to their armies: and over his host was Elishama the son of Ammihud.
Cross-references
- Numbers 2:18 On the west side, the divisions of Ephraim are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Ephraimites is Elishama son of Ammihud,
- Numbers 1:10 from the sons of Joseph: from Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud, and from Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur;
- Genesis 48:19 But his father refused. “I know, my son, I know!” he said. “He too shall become a people, and he too shall be great; nevertheless, his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his offspring shall become a multitude of nations.”
- Numbers 7:48 On the seventh day Elishama son of Ammihud, the leader of the Ephraimites, drew near.
- Numbers 26:23 These were the descendants of Issachar by their clans: The Tolaite clan from Tola, the Punite clan from Puvah,
- Psalms 80:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” A Psalm of Asaph. Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth