Of the tribe of the children of Zebulun a prince, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.
Parallel translations
- KJV And the prince of the tribe of the children of Zebulun, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.
- BSB Eli-zaphan son of Parnach, a leader from the tribe of Zebulun;
- NKJV a leader from the tribe of the children of Zebulun, Elizaphan the son of Parnach;
- NASB Of the tribe of the sons of Zebulun, a leader, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.
- NLT Zebulun Elizaphan son of Parnach
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Quick answer
Elizaphan son of Parnach is named as the prince of Zebulun to help divide the land. He stands for his tribe in the allotment.
Overview
Zebulun's inheritance lay in the north, in the region of lower Galilee. Jacob had spoken of Zebulun dwelling toward the sea (Genesis 49:13). The appointment of its prince shows God faithfully positioning each tribe in the land according to His purpose.
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