Numbers 2:29 bbe — Then the tribe of Naphtali, with Ahira, the son of Enan, as their chief.

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"Then the tribe of Naphtali, with Ahira, the son of Enan, as their chief."

— Numbers 2:29, Bible in Basic English

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“Then the tribe of Naphtali: and the captain of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan.”
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Numbers 2 — Context

The number of his army was sixty-two thousand, seven hundred.

Nearest to him will be the tribe of Asher, with Pagiel, the son of Ochran, as their chief.

The number of his army was forty-one thousand, five hundred;

Then the tribe of Naphtali, with Ahira, the son of Enan, as their chief.

The number of his army was fifty-three thousand, four hundred.

The number of all the armies in the tents of Dan was a hundred and fifty-seven thousand, six hundred. They will go forward last, by their flags.

These are all who were numbered of the children of Israel, in the order of their fathers' families: all the armies in their tents together came to six hundred and three thousand, five hundred and fifty.

Numbers 2:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 2:29 say?

Numbers 2:29 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then the tribe of Naphtali, with Ahira, the son of Enan, as their chief.”

Where is Numbers 2:29 in the Bible?

Numbers 2:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 2, verse 29.

Who wrote Numbers?

Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Numbers about?

Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.

What are the major themes of Numbers?

Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 2:29.

What translation should I read Numbers 2:29 in?

Numbers 2:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Numbers 2:29?

Numbers 2:29 reads (BBE): “Then the tribe of Naphtali, with Ahira, the son of Enan, as their chief.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Numbers 2:29 bbe — Then the tribe of Naphtali, with Ahira, the son of Enan, as their chief.

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