Then the tribe of Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon shall be captain of the children of Zebulun.

NUMBERS 2:7KJV
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Numbers 2:7 (KJV)

What does Numbers 2:7 mean?

Numbers 2:7 states that the tribe of Zebulun was to be led by Eliab, the son of Helon, as their appointed captain. This verse assigns leadership within the tribe as part of the larger organization of the Israelite camp during their journey in the wilderness.

In this section of Numbers, God is instructing Moses on how the tribes of Israel should camp and travel. Each tribe is given a specific place and a leader. Here, Zebulun’s leader is named as Eliab, son of Helon, making it clear who holds authority and responsibility for this group. This organization helps maintain order among the people as they move together toward the promised land.

Where else these words appear

“Helon” Hebrew H2497 · used in 5 verses

  • Numbers 1:9 Of Zebulun; Eliab the son of Helon.
  • Numbers 7:24 On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun, did offer:
  • Numbers 7:29 And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Eliab the son of Helon.

“Eliab” Hebrew H446 · used in 20 verses

“Zebulun” Hebrew H2074 · used in 43 verses

  • Genesis 30:20 And Leah said, God hath endued me with a good dowry; now will my husband dwell with me, because I have born him six sons: and she called his name Zebulun.
  • Deuteronomy 33:18 And of Zebulun he said, Rejoice, Zebulun, in thy going out; and, Issachar, in thy tents.
  • 1 Chronicles 2:1 These are the sons of Israel; Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun,

“captain” Hebrew H5387 · used in 120 verses

  • Genesis 17:20 And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation.
  • Numbers 7:60 On the ninth day Abidan the son of Gideoni, prince of the children of Benjamin, offered:
  • 2 Chronicles 5:2 Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion.