KJV ORIGINAL
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Manasseh was Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur, was the leader over the army of the tribe of Manasseh.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse identifies Gamaliel as the military leader appointed over the tribe of Manasseh during Israel's journey through the wilderness.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the Exodus, after the Israelites had received the Law at Mount Sinai, God instructed Moses to organize the tribes for their journey to the Promised Land. Each tribe had a designated leader over their military division to ensure order and efficiency during the march. In Numbers 10, this verse is part of a list specifying the leaders as the Israelites prepared to depart from Sinai.
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