Of Dan: Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.
Parallel translations
- KJV Of Dan; Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.
- BSB from Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai;
- NKJV from Dan, Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai;
- NASB of Dan, Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai;
- NLT Dan Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai
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Quick answer
Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai leads Dan. The census embraces all the tribes of Israel.
Overview
Dan, though born of Bilhah the handmaid, is fully counted among Israel's tribes. The name Ahiezer means 'my brother is help,' and Ammishaddai means 'my kinsman is the Almighty,' reflecting trust in God. This inclusiveness reminds us that covenant standing rests on God's grace, not human rank.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Num 7:66On the tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan
- Num 10:25The standard of the camp of the children of Dan, which was the rear guard of all the camps, set forward according to their armies. Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai was over his army.
- Num 2:25“On the north side shall be the standard of the camp of Dan according to their divisions: and the prince of the children of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.
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