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Nethanel נְתַנְאֵל

Male Tribe of Issachar H5417G 1 book

Leader of Issachar

Biography

Nethanel son of Zuar was the leader of the Israelite tribe of Issachar during the wilderness wanderings under Moses (Num.1.8). He was appointed to help take the census (Num.1.8) and made offerings at the dedication of the tabernacle (Num.7.18,23). Nethanel and the men of Issachar marched under their tribal standard as part of the camp of Judah, on the east side of the tabernacle (Num.2.5). His name means "given of God."

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In Scripture

1 biblical book
Numbers 5 verses
  • Numbers 1:8

    "Of Issachar: Nethanel the son of Zuar."

  • Numbers 2:5

    "Those who encamp next to him shall be the tribe of Issachar. The prince of the children of Issachar shall be Nethanel the son of Zuar."

  • Numbers 7:18

    "On the second day Nethanel the son of Zuar, prince of Issachar, gave his offering."

  • Numbers 7:23

    "and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two head of cattle, five rams, five male goats, five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Nethanel the son of Zuar."

  • Numbers 10:15

    "Nethanel the son of Zuar was over the army of the tribe of the children of Issachar."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew נְתַנְאֵל H5417G