And over the host of the tribe of the children of Naphtali was Ahira the son of Enan.

NUMBERS 10:27KJV
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Numbers 10:27 (KJV)

What does Numbers 10:27 mean?

Numbers 10:27 states that Ahira, the son of Enan, was the leader over the military group (host) of the tribe of Naphtali as the Israelites traveled. This verse identifies who was responsible for leading the people from the tribe of Naphtali during their journey through the wilderness.

In this part of the book of Numbers, Moses is recording the order in which the tribes of Israel set out from their camp at Sinai. Each tribe had a designated leader, and Ahira is named as the leader for Naphtali. This verse is part of a larger list that organizes the people for travel, showing the careful structure and leadership among the Israelites during their time in the wilderness.

Where else these words appear

“Ahira” Hebrew H299 · used in 5 verses

  • Numbers 1:15 Of Naphtali; Ahira the son of Enan.
  • Numbers 2:29 Then the tribe of Naphtali: and the captain of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan.
  • Numbers 7:78 On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali, offered:

“Enan” Hebrew H5881 · used in 5 verses

  • Numbers 1:15 Of Naphtali; Ahira the son of Enan.
  • Numbers 2:29 Then the tribe of Naphtali: and the captain of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan.
  • Numbers 7:78 On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali, offered:

“Naphtali” Hebrew H5321 · used in 47 verses

  • Genesis 30:8 And Rachel said, With great wrestlings have I wrestled with my sister, and I have prevailed: and she called his name Naphtali.
  • Deuteronomy 33:23 And of Naphtali he said, O Naphtali, satisfied with favour, and full with the blessing of the LORD: possess thou the west and the south.
  • 1 Kings 15:20 So Benhadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of the hosts which he had against the cities of Israel, and smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abelbethmaachah, and all Cinneroth, with all the land of Naphtali.