Bible Strands
Numbers 2:14
Next will be the tribe of Gad. The leader of the Gadites is Eliasaph son of Deuel,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrative records the third tribal division in the ordered arrangement of Israel’s camp. This moment follows the initial census and precedes the detailed muster of the next tribe.
The words — נָשׂיא (na.Si') translates literally as leader or chief. The text uses it to identify Eliasaph son of Deuel as the appointed head of the Gadite contingent.
The thread — Eliasaph is named as the Gadite representative during the initial census in Numbers 1:14. He appears again in Numbers 7:42 and 7:47 as the leader presenting offerings on the sixth day of the altar dedication.
Why it lands — The text requires precise attention to the recording of tribal leadership and military numbering. It establishes that organized community structure under appointed heads governs Israel’s camp layout and movement.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Then the tribe of Gad: and the captain of the sons of Gad shall be Eliasaph the son of Reuel.
Cross-references
- Numbers 1:14 from Gad, Eliasaph son of Deuel;
- Numbers 7:42 On the sixth day Eliasaph son of Deuel, the leader of the Gadites, drew near.
- Numbers 7:47 and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliasaph son of Deuel.
- Numbers 10:20 and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad.