These were the men appointed from the community. They were the leaders of the tribes of their people. They were the heads of the major families in Israel.

这都是从会中选召的，各作本支派的首领，都是以色列军中的统领。”

这些是从会众中选出来的父系支派的领袖，是以色列部队的官长。

这些是从会众中选出来的父系支派的领袖，是以色列部队的官长。

他们都是从会众中选出来的，是各支派的首领，也是以色列的将领。

这些人是从会众中选出来，都是他们宗族支派的领袖；他们是以色列的族长。”

這都是從會中選召的，各作本支派的首領，都是以色列軍中的統領。」

這些是從會眾中選出來的父系支派的領袖，是以色列部隊的官長。

這些是從會眾中選出來的父系支派的領袖，是以色列部隊的官長。

他們都是從會眾中選出來的，是各支派的首領，也是以色列的將領。

這些人是從會眾中選出來，都是他們宗族支派的領袖；他們是以色列的族長。”

這些人就是會眾中被選召，做他們父系支派的首領的：他們是以色列的族系長。

此乃自會中所簡、宗族之牧伯、皆為以色列軍中之長、

今所言諸人、為支派之牧伯、以色列族中之千夫長、會中素有名望者。

此皆自會中被召選者、各為本支派之牧伯、俱為以色列軍旅之統帥、

These were the men appointed from the community, the leaders of their ancestral tribes. They were the heads of the clans of Israel.

These were the ones chosen from the congregation, the chiefs of their ancestral tribes, the heads of the clans of Israel.

These are the chosen leaders of the community, the leaders of their ancestral tribes, the heads of the clans of Israel.”

These are the men called from the community; they are leaders of their ancestral tribes, the heads of Israel’s clans.”

These are the men who were called from the congregation, the leaders of their fathers’ tribes; they were the heads of divisions of Israel.”

These were chosen from the congregation, leaders of their fathers’ tribes, heads of the divisions in Israel.

These are they that were called of the congregation, the princes of the tribes of their fathers; they were the heads of the thousands of Israel.

These are the men called from the community; they are leaders of their ancestral tribes, the heads of Israel’s clans.”

These[ were] the renowned of the congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers, heads of thousands in Israel.

These were the ones chosen from the community, leaders of their ancestral tribes. They were the heads of the thousands of Israel.

These are those who were called of the congregation, the princes of the tribes of their fathers; they were the heads of the thousands of Israel.

He chose men of ability from the whole community of Israel. He made them leaders of the people. They became officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.

Then the leaders of Israel brought their offerings. The leaders were the heads of the families. They were the leaders of the tribes. They were in charge of the men who had been counted.

But choose men of ability from all the people. They must have respect for God. You must be able to trust them. They must not try to get money by cheating others. Appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.

Eliab’s sons were Nemuel, Dathan and Abiram. Dathan and Abiram were the same community officials who refused to obey Moses and Aaron. They were among the followers of Korah who refused to obey the Lord.

Here are the leaders of the tribes of Israel. Over the tribe of Reuben was Eliezer, the son of Zikri. Over Simeon was Shephatiah, the son of Maakah.Over Levi was Hashabiah, the son of Kemuel. Over Aaron was Zadok.Over Judah was Elihu. He was David’s brother. Over Issachar was Omri, the son of Michael.Over Zebulun was Ishmaiah, the son of Obadiah. Over Naphtali was Jerimoth, the son of Azriel.Over Ephraim was Hoshea, the son of Azaziah. Over half of the tribe of Manasseh was Joel, the son of Pedaiah.Over the half of the tribe of Manasseh in Gilead was Iddo, the son of Zechariah. Over Benjamin was Jaasiel, the son of Abner.Over Dan was Azarel, the son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.

All those men rose up against Moses. And 250 men of Israel joined them. All of them were known as leaders in the community. They had been appointed as members of the ruling body.

One man from each tribe must help you. Those who help must be the heads of their families.

“ Pardon me, sir,” Gideon replied,“ but how can I possibly save Israel? My family group is the weakest in the tribe of Manasseh. And I’m the least important member of my family.”

When the altar was anointed, the leaders brought their offerings. They placed them in front of the altar. They brought their offerings in order to set apart the altar.The Lord had spoken to Moses. He had said,“ Each day one leader must bring his offering. He must bring it in order to set apart the altar.”On the first day Nahshon, the son of Amminadab, brought his offering. Nahshon was from the tribe of Judah.He brought: one silver plate and one silver sprinkling bowl. The plate weighed three pounds four ounces. The sprinkling bowl weighed one pound 12 ounces. Both were weighed according to the standard weights used in the sacred tent. Each plate and bowl was filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil. It was a grain offering.He brought one gold dish that weighed four ounces. It was filled with incense.Nahshon brought one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old. They would be sacrificed as a burnt offering.He brought one male goat to be sacrificed as a sin offering.He brought two oxen, five rams and five male goats. He also brought five male lambs a year old. All of them would be sacrificed as a friendship offering. That was everything that Nahshon, the son of Amminadab, brought as his offering.On the second day Nethanel, the son of Zuar, brought his offering. Nethanel was the leader of the tribe of Issachar.He brought: one silver plate and one silver sprinkling bowl. The plate weighed three pounds four ounces. The sprinkling bowl weighed one pound 12 ounces. Both were weighed according to the standard weights used in the sacred tent. Each plate and bowl was filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil. It was a grain offering.He brought one gold dish that weighed four ounces. It was filled with incense.Nethanel brought one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old. They would be sacrificed as a burnt offering.He brought one male goat to be sacrificed as a sin offering.He brought two oxen, five rams and five male goats. He also brought five male lambs a year old. All of them would be sacrificed as a friendship offering. That was everything that Nethanel, the son of Zuar, brought as his offering.On the third day Eliab, the son of Helon, brought his offering. Eliab was the leader of the people of Zebulun.He brought: one silver plate and one silver sprinkling bowl. The plate weighed three pounds four ounces. The sprinkling bowl weighed one pound 12 ounces. Both were weighed according to the standard weights used in the sacred tent. Each plate and bowl was filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil. It was a grain offering.He brought one gold dish that weighed four ounces. It was filled with incense.Eliab brought one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old. They would be sacrificed as a burnt offering.He brought one male goat to be sacrificed as a sin offering.He brought two oxen, five rams and five male goats. He also brought five male lambs a year old. All of them would be sacrificed as a friendship offering. That was everything that Eliab, the son of Helon, brought as his offering.On the fourth day Elizur, the son of Shedeur, brought his offering. Elizur was the leader of the people of Reuben.He brought: one silver plate and one silver sprinkling bowl. The plate weighed three pounds four ounces. The sprinkling bowl weighed one pound 12 ounces. Both were weighed according to the standard weights used in the sacred tent. Each plate and bowl was filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil. It was a grain offering.He brought one gold dish that weighed four ounces. It was filled with incense.Elizur brought one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old. They would be sacrificed as a burnt offering.He brought one male goat to be sacrificed as a sin offering.He brought two oxen, five rams and five male goats. He also brought five male lambs a year old. All of them would be sacrificed as a friendship offering. That was everything that Elizur, the son of Shedeur, brought as his offering.On the fifth day Shelumiel, the son of Zurishaddai, brought his offering. Shelumiel was the leader of the people of Simeon.He brought: one silver plate and one silver sprinkling bowl. The plate weighed three pounds four ounces. The sprinkling bowl weighed one pound 12 ounces. Both were weighed according to the standard weights used in the sacred tent. Each plate and bowl was filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil. It was a grain offering.He brought one gold dish that weighed four ounces. It was filled with incense.Shelumiel brought one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old. They would be sacrificed as a burnt offering.He brought one male goat to be sacrificed as a sin offering.He brought two oxen, five rams and five male goats. He also brought five male lambs a year old. All of them would be sacrificed as a friendship offering. That was everything that Shelumiel, the son of Zurishaddai, brought as his offering.On the sixth day Eliasaph, the son of Deuel, brought his offering. Eliasaph was the leader of the people of Gad.He brought: one silver plate and one silver sprinkling bowl. The plate weighed three pounds four ounces. The sprinkling bowl weighed one pound 12 ounces. Both were weighed according to the standard weights used in the sacred tent. Each plate and bowl was filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil. It was a grain offering.He brought one gold dish that weighed four ounces. It was filled with incense.Eliasaph brought one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old. They would be sacrificed as a burnt offering.He brought one male goat to be sacrificed as a sin offering.He brought two oxen, five rams and five male goats. He also brought five male lambs a year old. All of them would be sacrificed as a friendship offering. That was everything that Eliasaph, the son of Deuel, brought as his offering.On the seventh day Elishama, the son of Ammihud, brought his offering. Elishama was the leader of the people of Ephraim.He brought: one silver plate and one silver sprinkling bowl. The plate weighed three pounds four ounces. The sprinkling bowl weighed one pound 12 ounces. Both were weighed according to the standard weights used in the sacred tent. Each plate and bowl was filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil. It was a grain offering.He brought one gold dish that weighed four ounces. It was filled with incense.Elishama brought one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old. They would be sacrificed as a burnt offering.He brought one male goat to be sacrificed as a sin offering.He brought two oxen, five rams and five male goats. He also brought five male lambs a year old. All of them would be sacrificed as a friendship offering. That was everything that Elishama, the son of Ammihud, brought as his offering.On the eighth day Gamaliel, the son of Pedahzur, brought his offering. Gamaliel was the leader of the people of Manasseh.He brought: one silver plate and one silver sprinkling bowl. The plate weighed three pounds four ounces. The sprinkling bowl weighed one pound 12 ounces. Both were weighed according to the standard weights used in the sacred tent. Each plate and bowl was filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil. It was a grain offering.He brought one gold dish that weighed four ounces. It was filled with incense.Gamaliel brought one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old. They would be sacrificed as a burnt offering.He brought one male goat to be sacrificed as a sin offering.He brought two oxen, five rams and five male goats. He also brought five male lambs a year old. All of them would be sacrificed as a friendship offering. That was everything that Gamaliel, the son of Pedahzur, brought as his offering.On the ninth day Abidan, the son of Gideoni, brought his offering. Abidan was the leader of the people of Benjamin.He brought: one silver plate and one silver sprinkling bowl. The plate weighed three pounds four ounces. The sprinkling bowl weighed one pound 12 ounces. Both were weighed according to the standard weights used in the sacred tent. Each plate and bowl was filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil. It was a grain offering.He brought one gold dish that weighed four ounces. It was filled with incense.Abidan brought one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old. They would be sacrificed as a burnt offering.He brought one male goat to be sacrificed as a sin offering.He brought two oxen, five rams and five male goats. He also brought five male lambs a year old. All of them would be sacrificed as a friendship offering. That was everything that Abidan, the son of Gideoni, brought as his offering.On the tenth day Ahiezer, the son of Ammishaddai, brought his offering. Ahiezer was the leader of the people of Dan.He brought: one silver plate and one silver sprinkling bowl. The plate weighed three pounds four ounces. The sprinkling bowl weighed one pound 12 ounces. Both were weighed according to the standard weights used in the sacred tent. Each plate and bowl was filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil. It was a grain offering.He brought one gold dish that weighed four ounces. It was filled with incense.Ahiezer brought one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old. They would be sacrificed as a burnt offering.He brought one male goat to be sacrificed as a sin offering.He brought two oxen, five rams and five male goats. He also brought five male lambs a year old. All of them would be sacrificed as a friendship offering. That was everything that Ahiezer, the son of Ammishaddai, brought as his offering.On the eleventh day Pagiel, the son of Okran, brought his offering. Pagiel was the leader of the people of Asher.He brought: one silver plate and one silver sprinkling bowl. The plate weighed three pounds four ounces. The sprinkling bowl weighed one pound 12 ounces. Both were weighed according to the standard weights used in the sacred tent. Each plate and bowl was filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil. It was a grain offering.He brought one gold dish that weighed four ounces. It was filled with incense.Pagiel brought one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old. They would be sacrificed as a burnt offering.He brought one male goat to be sacrificed as a sin offering.He brought two oxen, five rams and five male goats. He also brought five male lambs a year old. All of them would be sacrificed as a friendship offering. That was everything that Pagiel, the son of Okran, brought as his offering.On the twelfth day Ahira, the son of Enan, brought his offering. Ahira was the leader of the people of Naphtali.He brought: one silver plate and one silver sprinkling bowl. The plate weighed three pounds four ounces. The sprinkling bowl weighed one pound 12 ounces. Both were weighed according to the standard weights used in the sacred tent. Each plate and bowl was filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil. It was a grain offering.He brought one gold dish that weighed four ounces. It was filled with incense.Ahira brought one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old. They would be sacrificed as a burnt offering.He brought one male goat to be sacrificed as a sin offering.He brought two oxen, five rams and five male goats. He also brought five male lambs a year old. All of them would be sacrificed as a friendship offering. That was everything that Ahira, the son of Enan, brought as his offering.

The Lord says,“ Bethlehem Ephrathah, you might not be an important town in the nation of Judah. But out of you will come for me a ruler over Israel. His family line goes back to the early years of your nation. It goes all the way back to days of long ago.”

So I chose the leading men of your tribes who were wise and respected. I appointed them to have authority over you. I made them commanders of thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens. I appointed them to be officials over the tribes.

I will come down and speak with you there. I will take some of the power of the Spirit that is on you. And I will put it on them. They will share the responsibility of these people with you. Then you will not have to carry it alone.

Saul said to them,“ Men of Benjamin, listen to me! Do you think Jesse’s son will give all of you fields and vineyards? Do you think he’ll make some of you commanders of thousands of men? Do you think he’ll make the rest of you commanders of hundreds?

The groups of the camp of Judah went first. They marched out under their flag. Nahshon was their commander. He was the son of Amminadab.Nethanel was over the group of the tribe of Issachar. Nethanel was the son of Zuar.Eliab was over the group of the tribe of Zebulun. Eliab was the son of Helon.The holy tent was taken down. The men of Gershon and Merari started out. They carried the tent.The groups of the camp of Reuben went next. They marched out under their flag. Elizur was their commander. He was the son of Shedeur.Shelumiel was over the group of the tribe of Simeon. Shelumiel was the son of Zurishaddai.Eliasaph was over the group of the tribe of Gad. Eliasaph was the son of Deuel.The men of Kohath started out. They carried the holy things. The holy tent had to be set up before they arrived.The groups of the camp of Ephraim went next. They marched out under their flag. Elishama was their commander. He was the son of Ammihud.Gamaliel was over the group of the tribe of Manasseh. Gamaliel was the son of Pedahzur.Abidan was over the group of the tribe of Benjamin. Abidan was the son of Gideoni.Finally, the groups of the camp of Dan started out. They marched out under their flag. They followed behind all the other groups and guarded them. Ahiezer was their commander. He was the son of Ammishaddai.Pagiel was over the group of the tribe of Asher. Pagiel was the son of Okran.Ahira was over the group of the tribe of Naphtali. Ahira was the son of Enan.

Find out about all the hiding places he uses. Come back to me with all the facts. I’ll go with you. Suppose he’s in the area. Then I’ll track him down among all the family groups of Judah.”

The groups of the camp of Judah must be on the east side. They must set up camp toward the sunrise. They must camp under their flag. The leader of the tribe of Judah is Nahshon, the son of Amminadab.There are 74,600 men in Nahshon’s group.The tribe of Issachar will camp next to them. The leader of the tribe of Issachar is Nethanel, the son of Zuar.There are 54,400 men in Nethanel’s group.The tribe of Zebulun will be next. The leader of the tribe of Zebulun is Eliab, the son of Helon.There are 57,400 men in Eliab’s group.So a total of 186,400 men will be set apart for the camp of Judah. They will be arranged group by group. They will start out first.The groups of the camp of Reuben will be on the south side. They will be under their flag. The leader of the tribe of Reuben is Elizur, the son of Shedeur.There are 46,500 men in Elizur’s group.The tribe of Simeon will camp next to them. The leader of the tribe of Simeon is Shelumiel, the son of Zurishaddai.There are 59,300 men in Shelumiel’s group.The tribe of Gad will be next. The leader of the tribe of Gad is Eliasaph, the son of Deuel.There are 45,650 men in Eliasaph’s group.So a total of 151,450 men will be set apart for the camp of Reuben. They will be arranged group by group. They will start out second.Then the camp of the Levites will start out. The tent of meeting will go with them. They will march in the middle of the other camps. They will start out in the same order as they do when they set up camp. Each one will be in their own place under their flag.The groups of the camp of Ephraim will be on the west side. They will be under their flag. The leader of the tribe of Ephraim is Elishama, the son of Ammihud.There are 40,500 men in Elishama’s group.The tribe of Manasseh will be next to them. The leader of the tribe of Manasseh is Gamaliel, the son of Pedahzur.There are 32,200 men in Gamaliel’s group.The tribe of Benjamin will be next. The leader of the tribe of Benjamin is Abidan, the son of Gideoni.There are 35,400 men in Abidan’s group.So a total of 108,100 men will be set apart for the camp of Ephraim. They will be arranged group by group. They will start out third.The groups of the camp of Dan will be on the north side. They will be under their flag. The leader of the tribe of Dan is Ahiezer, the son of Ammishaddai.There are 62,700 men in Ahiezer’s group.The tribe of Asher will camp next to them. The leader of the tribe of Asher is Pagiel, the son of Okran.There are 41,500 men in Pagiel’s group.The tribe of Naphtali will be next. The leader of the tribe of Naphtali is Ahira, the son of Enan.There are 53,400 men in Ahira’s group.So a total of 157,600 men will be set apart for the camp of Dan. They will start out last. They will march under their flags.