Numbers 1:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Of Zebulun; Eliab the son of Helon.

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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

This occurs during Israel's time in the wilderness after leaving Egypt, when Moses was commanded by God to take a census of all fighting-age men. Each of the twelve tribes needed a leader to help organize and count their people, and Eliab was chosen to represent Zebulun, one of the sons of Jacob whose descendants became a major tribe.

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On the third day, Eliab son of Helon, the leader of the tribe of Zebulun, brought his offering:

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