Numbers 10:24
“And over the host of the tribe of the children of Benjamin was Abidan the son of Gideoni.”
Numbers 10:24 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And over the host of the tribe of the children of Benjamin was Abidan the son of Gideoni.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And in the tribe of Benjamin, the prince was Abidan the son of Gedeon.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And over the host of the tribe of the children of Benjamin was Abidan the son of Gideoni.
- DARBYDarby
- and over the host of the tribe of the children of Benjamin was Abidan the son of Gideoni.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Abidan the son of Gideoni was over the army of the tribe of the children of Benjamin.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And over the host of the tribe of the sons of Benjamin is Abidan son of Gideoni.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The host of the tribe of Benjamin was led by Abidan, the son of Gideoni.
Context: Numbers 10
22And the standard of the camp of the children of Ephraim set forward according to their armies: and over his host was Elishama the son of Ammihud.
23And over the host of the tribe of the children of Manasseh was Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
24And over the host of the tribe of the children of Benjamin was Abidan the son of Gideoni.
25And the standard of the camp of the children of Dan set forward, which was the rereward of all the camps throughout their hosts: and over his host was Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.
26And over the host of the tribe of the children of Asher was Pagiel the son of Ocran.
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.