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Numbers 1:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Of Zebulun; Eliab the son of Helon.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

From the tribe of Zebulun: Eliab, the son of Helon.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse identifies Eliab as the leader chosen to represent the tribe of Zebulun in Moses' census of Israel.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Numbers, God instructed Moses to conduct a census of the Israelite men who were able to serve in the army, as the nation prepared to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. This verse specifically names Eliab son of Helon as the leader appointed for the tribe of Zebulun to assist in organizing and counting the people. Such appointments helped maintain order and readiness among the twelve tribes during their wilderness wanderings.

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