KJV ORIGINAL
Of Issachar; Nethaneel the son of Zuar.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
From the tribe of Issachar: Nethaneel, son of Zuar.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse identifies Nethaneel as the leader chosen to represent the tribe of Issachar in the census.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, which describes the Israelites' wanderings in the wilderness after their escape from Egypt, God instructed Moses to conduct a census of the fighting men from each tribe to prepare for potential battles and organize the community. This census was crucial for assigning roles and ensuring the tribes were ready for their journey to the Promised Land. Numbers 1:8 specifically identifies Nethaneel, the son of Zuar, as the appointed leader for the tribe of Issachar.
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