Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim; Elishama the son of Ammihud: of Manasseh; Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
From Joseph's descendants: from the tribe of Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud; from the tribe of Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur.
This verse names the appointed leaders from the two tribes that descended from Joseph's sons, Ephraim and Manasseh.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, God commanded Moses to conduct a census of the Israelite tribes in the wilderness of Sinai after their exodus from Egypt, as part of preparing the nation for their journey to the Promised Land and for potential conflicts. This census organized the tribes by their clans and leaders, ensuring proper representation and military readiness. Verse 1:10 specifically names the leaders of the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh, who were descendants of Joseph, underscoring the importance of tribal lineage in God's structured plan for Israel.
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