Numbers 2:10 - Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version “The flag of Reuben’s camp will be south of the Holy Tent. Each group will camp near its flag. The leader of the tribe of Reuben is Elizur son of Shedeur. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben by their companies, the leader of the sons of Reuben being Elizur son of Shedeur. American Standard Version (1901) On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their hosts: and the prince of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur. Common English Bible On the south side will be the banner of Reuben’s camp with its military units. The chief of the people of Reuben is Elizur, Shedeur’s son. Catholic Public Domain Version In the camp of the sons of Ruben, toward the south side, the leader shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version In the camp of the sons of Ruben, on the south side, the prince shall be Elisur the son of Sedeur. |
Reuben was Israel’s first son. Reuben should have received the special privileges of the oldest son. But he had sexual relations with his father’s wife. So those privileges were given to Joseph’s sons. In the family history, Reuben’s name is not listed as the first son. Judah became stronger than his brothers, so the leaders came from his family. But Joseph’s family got the other privileges that belong to the oldest son. Reuben’s sons were Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
These are the names of the men who will stand with you and help you: from the tribe of Reuben—Elizur son of Shedeur;
Then came the three divisions from Reuben’s camp. They traveled under their flag. The first group was the tribe of Reuben. Elizur son of Shedeur was the commander of that group.
The second time you blow a short blast on the trumpets, the tribes camping on the south side of the Meeting Tent will begin to move.