And over the host of the tribe of the children of Issachar was Nethaneel the son of Zuar.

NUMBERS 10:15KJV
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Numbers 10:15 (KJV)

What does Numbers 10:15 mean?

Numbers 10:15 states that Nethaneel, the son of Zuar, was in charge of the military group from the tribe of Issachar as the Israelites prepared to move camp. This verse identifies the leader responsible for organizing and guiding Issachar’s people during the journey through the wilderness.

The book of Numbers records how Moses, following God’s instructions, organized the tribes of Israel for travel. In this section, each tribe’s leader is named as the people get ready to set out from Sinai. Nethaneel’s role over Issachar’s "host" highlights the careful structure and leadership among the Israelites during their journey.

Where else these words appear

“Zuar” Hebrew H6686 · used in 5 verses

  • Numbers 1:8 Of Issachar; Nethaneel the son of Zuar.
  • Numbers 2:5 And those that do pitch next unto him shall be the tribe of Issachar: and Nethaneel the son of Zuar shall be captain of the children of Issachar.
  • Numbers 7:18 On the second day Nethaneel the son of Zuar, prince of Issachar, did offer:

“Nethaneel” Hebrew H5417 · used in 14 verses

  • Numbers 1:8 Of Issachar; Nethaneel the son of Zuar.
  • 1 Chronicles 2:14 Nethaneel the fourth, Raddai the fifth,
  • 2 Chronicles 17:7 Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, even to Benhail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah.

“Issachar” Hebrew H3485 · used in 40 verses

  • Genesis 30:18 And Leah said, God hath given me my hire, because I have given my maiden to my husband: and she called his name Issachar.
  • Numbers 34:26 And the prince of the tribe of the children of Issachar, Paltiel the son of Azzan.
  • 1 Chronicles 2:1 These are the sons of Israel; Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun,