They were joined by the troops of the tribe of Manasseh, led by Gamaliel son of Pedahzur,
Parallel translations
- WEB Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur was over the army of the tribe of the children of Manasseh.
- KJV And over the host of the tribe of the children of Manasseh was Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
- BSB Gamaliel son of Pedahzur was over the division of the tribe of Manasseh,
- NKJV Over the army of the tribe of the children of Manasseh was Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
- NASB and Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur over the tribal army of the sons of Manasseh;
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Quick answer
Gamaliel led the army of Manasseh in the march. He commanded his tribe within Ephraim's division.
Overview
Manasseh marched under Gamaliel as part of Ephraim's group. Each name in the list confirms the disciplined order God had established for the camp's movement.
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