from the sons of Joseph: from Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud, and from Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur;
Parallel translations
- WEB Of the children of Joseph: Of Ephraim: Elishama the son of Ammihud. Of Manasseh: Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
- KJV Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim; Elishama the son of Ammihud: of Manasseh; Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
- NKJV from the sons of Joseph: from Ephraim, Elishama the son of Ammihud; from Manasseh, Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur;
- NASB of the sons of Joseph: of Ephraim, Elishama the son of Ammihud; of Manasseh, Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur;
- NLT Ephraim son of Joseph Elishama son of AmmihudManasseh son of Joseph Gamaliel son of Pedahzur
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Quick answer
The sons of Joseph, Ephraim and Manasseh, each receive a leader, fulfilling Jacob's blessing that made them distinct tribes. God keeps His promises across generations.
Overview
Joseph's two sons were adopted by Jacob as full tribes (Gen. 48), so each has its own prince here. This preserves the count at twelve tribes even though Levi is set apart for priestly service. The faithfulness shown to Joseph's line displays God's covenant reliability that ultimately secures every promise in Christ (2 Cor. 1:20).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Num 7:54On the eighth day Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, the leader of the Manassites, drew near.
- Num 7:48On the seventh day Elishama son of Ammihud, the leader of the Ephraimites, drew near.
- Num 2:18On the west side, the divisions of Ephraim are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Ephraimites is Elishama son of Ammihud,
- Num 2:20The tribe of Manasseh will be next to it. The leader of the Manassites is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur,
- 1 Chr 7:26–27Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,
- Num 10:22–23Next, the divisions of the camp of Ephraim set out under their standard, with Elishama son of Ammihud in command.
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