Numbers 10:18
“And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their armies: and over his host was Elizur the son of Shedeur.”
Numbers 10:18 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their armies: and over his host was Elizur the son of Shedeur.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the sons of Ruben also marched, by their troops and ranks, whose prince was Helisur the son of Sedeur.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their hosts: and over his host was Elizur the son of Shedeur.
- DARBYDarby
- And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their hosts, and over his host was Elizur the son of Shedeur;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The standard of the camp of Reuben went forward according to their armies. Elizur the son of Shedeur was over his army.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And the standard of the camp of Reuben hath journeyed, by their hosts, and over its host is Elizur son of Shedeur.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The standard of the camp of Reuben set out with their armies, led by Elizur, the son of Shedeur.
Context: Numbers 10
16And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.
17And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari set forward, bearing the tabernacle.
18And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their armies: and over his host was Elizur the son of Shedeur.
19And over the host of the tribe of the children of Simeon was Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.
20And over the host of the tribe of the children of Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel.
About Numbers 10: The Silver Trumpets
God commands the Israelites to make two silver trumpets for signaling and for calling the assembly.
Commentary
In Numbers 10, the Israelites are preparing to leave Mount Sinai and begin their journey to the Promised Land. The Lord instructs Moses to make two silver trumpets, which will be used to signal the people when it is time to move. The trumpets will also be used to call the people together for special occasions, such as when the Lord speaks to them.