Zuar צוּעָר

Male Tribe of Issachar H6686 1 book

Father of Nethanel, leader of Issachar

Biography

Zuar Zuar was an Israelite man of the tribe of Issachar. He was the father of Nethanel, who was chosen as the leader of the tribe of Issachar during the census and organization of Israel in the wilderness (Num.1.8; 2.5). Nethanel presented the offering for the tribe of Issachar at the dedication of the tabernacle (Num.7.18,23). He also led the tribe of Issachar in the order of march through the wilderness (Num.10.15).

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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

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Named Hebrew צוּעָר H6686
Encyclopedia Article

Zuar

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

:5; 7:18,23; 10:15), who was head of the tribe of Issachar.

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