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Numbers 1:5-16

5 These are the names of the men who are to assist you:
from Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur;

6 from Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai;

7 from Judah, Nahshon son of Amminadab;

8 from Issachar, Nethanel son of Zuar;

9 from Zebulun, Eliab son of Helon;

10 from the sons of Joseph:
from Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud;
from Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur;

11 from Benjamin, Abidan son of Gideoni;

12 from Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai;

13 from Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran;

14 from Gad, Eliasaph son of Deuel;

15 from Naphtali, Ahira son of Enan.”

16 These were the men appointed from the community, the leaders of their ancestral tribes. They were the heads of the clans of Israel.

Cross References for Numbers 1:5-16

Genesis 29:32-35 - Leah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She named him Reuben, for she said, “It is becaus... Click to read the verse Genesis 29:32-35 Click to read the verse Genesis 29:32-35

Deuteronomy 33:1-29 - Moses Blesses the Tribes This is the blessing that Moses the man of God pronounced on the Israe... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 33:1-29 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 33:1-29

1 Chronicles 5:1 - Reuben The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (he was the firstborn, but when he defiled hi... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 5:1 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 5:1

Revelation 7:4-8 - Then I heard the number of those who were sealed: 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel. Click to read the verse Revelation 7:4-8 Click to read the verse Revelation 7:4-8

Exodus 1:2-5 - Reuben, Simeon, Levi and Judah; Click to read the verse Exodus 1:2-5 Click to read the verse Exodus 1:2-5

Genesis 46:8 - These are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt: Reuben... Click to read the verse Genesis 46:8 Click to read the verse Genesis 46:8

Genesis 49:1-33 - Jacob Blesses His Sons Then Jacob called for his sons and said: “Gather around so I can tell yo... Click to read the verse Genesis 49:1-33 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:1-33

Numbers 2:10 - On the south will be the divisions of the camp of Reuben under their standard. The leader of th... Click to read the verse Numbers 2:10 Click to read the verse Numbers 2:10

Numbers 10:18 - The divisions of the camp of Reuben went next, under their standard. Elizur son of Shedeur was ... Click to read the verse Numbers 10:18 Click to read the verse Numbers 10:18

Genesis 35:17-26 - And as she was having great difficulty in childbirth, the midwife said to her, “Don’t be afraid... Click to read the verse Genesis 35:17-26 Click to read the verse Genesis 35:17-26

Genesis 46:8-24 - These are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt: Reuben... Click to read the verse Genesis 46:8-24 Click to read the verse Genesis 46:8-24

Genesis 30:5-20 - and she became pregnant and bore him a son. Click to read the verse Genesis 30:5-20 Click to read the verse Genesis 30:5-20

Numbers 7:30 - On the fourth day Elizur son of Shedeur, the leader of the people of Reuben, brought his offering. Click to read the verse Numbers 7:30 Click to read the verse Numbers 7:30