Numbers 1:16 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

¹⁶ These were the ones chosen from the congregation, the leaders of their ancestral tribes, the heads of the divisions of Israel.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁶ These were the renowned of the congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers, heads of thousands in Israel.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁶ These were those chosen from the congregation, the leaders of their ancestral tribes, heads of thousands [the highest class of officers] in Israel.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁶ 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.

Common English Bible

¹⁶ These are the ones appointed from the community, chiefs of their ancestral tribes and leaders of the divisions of Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁶ These are the very noble leaders of the multitude, by their tribes and kinships, and the heads of the army of Israel.

Numbers 1:16 Cross References

Numbers 7:2

the leaders of Israel, heads of their ancestral houses, the leaders of the tribes, who were over those who were enrolled, made offerings.

Exodus 18:25

Moses chose able men from all Israel and appointed them as heads over the people, as officers over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.

Exodus 18:21

You should also look for able men among all the people, men who fear God, are trustworthy, and hate dishonest gain; set them as officers over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.

Numbers 26:9

The descendants of Eliab: Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. These are the same Dathan and Abiram, chosen from the congregation, who rebelled against Moses and Aaron in the congregation of Korah, when they rebelled against the Lord,

Numbers 16:2

two hundred fifty Israelite men, leaders of the congregation, chosen from the assembly, well-known men, and they confronted Moses.

Numbers 1:4

A man from each tribe shall be with you, each man the head of his ancestral house.

Micah 5:2

But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days.

1 Samuel 23:23

Look around and learn all the hiding places where he lurks and come back to me with sure information. Then I will go with you, and if he is in the land, I will search him out among all the thousands of Judah.”

1 Samuel 22:7

Saul said to his servants who stood around him, “Hear now, you Benjaminites; will the son of Jesse give every one of you fields and vineyards? Will he make you all commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds?

Judges 6:15

He responded, “But sir, how can I deliver Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.”

Deuteronomy 1:15

So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and reputable individuals, and installed them as leaders over you, commanders of thousands, commanders of hundreds, commanders of fifties, commanders of tens, and officials, throughout your tribes.

Numbers 11:17

I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take some of the spirit that is on you and put it on them, and they shall bear the burden of the people along with you so that you will not bear it all by yourself.

Numbers 1:15

From Naphtali, Ahira son of Enan.”

Numbers 1:17

Moses and Aaron took these men who had been designated by name,

Numbers 10:4

But if only one is blown, then the leaders, the heads of the tribes of Israel, shall assemble before you.

Numbers 30:1

Then Moses spoke to the heads of the tribes of the Israelites, saying, “This is what the Lord has commanded.