Numbers 1:16

These were the renowned of the congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers, heads of thousands in Israel.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Numbers 1:16

BSB
These men were appointed from the congregation; they were the leaders of the tribes of their fathers, the heads of the clans of Israel.
AKJV
These were the renowned of the congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers, heads of thousands in Israel.
CPDV
These are the very noble leaders of the multitude, by their tribes and kinships, and the heads of the army of Israel.
ERV
These are they that were called of the congregation, the princes of the tribes of their fathers; they were the heads of the thousands of Israel.
NHEB
These are those who were called of the congregation, the leaders of the tribes of their fathers; they were the heads of the thousands of Israel.
SMT
These the called of the assembly, chiefs from the tribe of their fathers, they the heads of the thousands of Israel.

Commentary for Numbers 1:16

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Overview of Numbers 1:16
Summary
Twelve chiefs chosen as respected community leaders
Place
Wilderness of Sinai
Event
Recognizing appointed leaders
Estimated Time Period
c. 1450 BC
Category
Genealogy