Bible Strands
Numbers 2:25
On the north side, the divisions of Dan are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Danites is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai,
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Study note
Setting — Moses conveys divine instructions to the Israelite tribes regarding their wilderness encampment and marching order. This directive assigns the northern encampment and tribal leadership to Dan during the Israelites' journey.
The words — The Hebrew דֶּגֶל (de.gel) literally means "standard" or military banner, while מַחֲנֵה (ma.cha.neh) translates to "camp" or encampment. These terms ground the verse in the practical reality of organized tribal positioning.
The thread — Ahiezer's appointment as Dan's leader appears in Numbers 1:12 during the initial census and returns in Numbers 7:66 when he presents the tribe's dedication offerings. The repeated naming tracks the administrative continuity of Dan's tribal structure.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to acknowledge the deliberate geographic and leadership assignments given to each tribe. It demands attention to how structured command and designated placement govern communal movement.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The standard of the camp of Dan shall be on the north side by their armies: and the captain of the children of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.
Cross-references
- Numbers 1:12 from Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai;
- Numbers 7:66 On the tenth day Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai, the leader of the Danites, drew near.
- Numbers 7:71 and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai.
- Numbers 10:25 Finally, the divisions of the camp of Dan set out under their standard, serving as the rear guard for all units, with Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai in command.