The Leaders of the Tribes
Numbers 1:16
In 11 translations
- BSB
- These men were appointed from the congregation; they were the leaders of the tribes of their fathers, the heads of the clans of Israel.
- KJV
- These were the renowned of the congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers, heads of thousands in Israel.
- WEB
- These are those who were called of the congregation, the princes of the tribes of their fathers; they were the heads of the thousands of Israel.or, chiefs, or, leaders
- ASV
- These are they that were called of the congregation, the princes of the tribes of their fathers; they were the heads of the thousands of Israel.
- LSV
- These [are] those called of the congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers; they [are] heads of the thousands of Israel.
- YLT
- These [are] those called of the company, princes of the tribes of their fathers; they [are] heads of the thousands of Israel.
- DBY
- These were those summoned of the assembly, princes of the tribes of their fathers, the heads of the thousands of Israel.
- DRC
- These are the most noble princes of the multitude by their tribes and kindreds, and the chiefs of the army of Israel:
- GNV
- These were famous in the Congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers, and heads ouer thousands in Israel.
- JPS
- These were the elect of the congregation, the princes of the tribes of their fathers; they were the heads of the thousands of Israel.
- LXXE
- These were famous men of the congregation, heads of the tribes according to their families: these are heads of thousands in Israel.
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- Written (Ketiv): קְרִיאֵי (“[were the people] called”). Read aloud (Qere): קְרוּאֵ֣י (“[were those] called”) — the form shown in the word-by-word reader.
Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
- Leningrad Codex reads קְריּאֵ֣י; read aloud (Qere) reads קְרוּאֵ֣י (“[were those] called”).
Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.
Original-language editions
- WLC
- אֵ֚לֶּה קריאי הָעֵדָ֔ה נְשִׂיאֵ֖י מַטּ֣וֹת אֲבוֹתָ֑ם רָאשֵׁ֛י אַלְפֵ֥י יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל הֵֽם׃Read aloud as (qere): קְרוּאֵ֣י
- LXX-Br
- Οὗτοι ἐπίκλητοι τῆς συναγωγῆς, ἄρχοντες τῶν φυλῶν κατὰ πατριὰς αὐτῶν, χιλίαρχοι Ἰσραήλ εἰσι.
In the reference works topics that cite this verse
ThousandsCensusTribes of Israel, TheSoldiersEgyptIsrael, History ofLaw in the Old TestamentNumbers, Book ofGovernmentDesert, Journey of Israel through the
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Cross-references most cited first
- Exodus 18:21Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.
- Numbers 7:2And the leaders of Israel, the heads of their families, presented an offering. These men were the tribal leaders who had supervised the registration.
- Exodus 18:25So Moses chose capable men from all Israel and made them heads over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.
- Numbers 26:9and the sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. It was Dathan and Abiram, chosen by the congregation, who fought against Moses and Aaron with the followers of Korah who rebelled against the LORD.
- Numbers 16:2a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 men of Israel renowned as leaders of the congregation and representatives in the assembly.
- Numbers 1:4And one man from each tribe, the head of each family, must be there with you.
- 1 Chronicles 27:16–22These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; over…
- Numbers 7:10–83When the altar was anointed, the leaders approached with their offerings for its dedication and presented them before the altar. And the LORD said to Moses, “Each day one leader is to present his offering for the…
- Deuteronomy 1:15So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and respected men, and appointed them as leaders over you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens, and as officers for your tribes.
- Judges 6:15“Please, my Lord,” Gideon replied, “how can I save Israel? Indeed, my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the youngest in my father’s house.”
- Numbers 2:3–31On the east side, toward the sunrise, the divisions of Judah are to camp under their standard: The leader of the descendants of Judah is Nahshon son of Amminadab, and his division numbers 74,600. The tribe of Issachar…
- Micah 5:2But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel — One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.
- 1 Samuel 22:7Then Saul said to his servants, “Listen, men of Benjamin! Is the son of Jesse giving all of you fields and vineyards and making you commanders of thousands or hundreds?
- 1 Samuel 23:23Observe and find out all the places where he hides. Then come back to me with certainty, and I will go with you. If he is in the land, I will search him out among all the clans of Judah.”
- Numbers 10:14–27First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out under their standard, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command. Nethanel son of Zuar was over the division of the tribe of Issachar, and Eliab son of Helon was over the…
- Numbers 11:17And I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take some of the Spirit that is on you and put that Spirit on them. They will help you bear the burden of the people, so that you do not have to bear it by…
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