Nethanel נְתַנְאֵל
Leader of Issachar
Who is Nethanel in the Bible?
Nethanel son of Zuar was the leader of the Israelite tribe of Issachar during the wilderness wanderings under Moses (Numbers 1:8). He was appointed to assist with the census of Israel and made offerings at the dedication of the tabernacle (Numbers 7:18, 23). As a tribal leader, Nethanel led the men of Issachar as they marched under their standard as part of the camp of Judah on the east side of the tabernacle (Numbers 2:5). His name means "given of God," reflecting the role he held as one of the divinely appointed leaders organizing Israel during their journey toward the Promised Land.
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
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- Numbers 1:8
"from Issachar, Nethanel son of Zuar;"
- Numbers 2:5
"The tribe of Issachar will camp next to it. The leader of the Issacharites is Nethanel son of Zuar,"
- Numbers 7:18
"On the second day Nethanel son of Zuar, the leader of Issachar, drew near."
- Numbers 7:23
"and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Nethanel son of Zuar."
- Numbers 10:15
"Nethanel son of Zuar was over the division of the tribe of Issachar,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | נְתַנְאֵל |