Num 10:13-17 | NET2full | STEP | This was the first time they set out on their journey according to the commandment of the Lord , by the authority of Moses .

‏ Numbers 10:13-17

Judah Begins the Journey

13 This was the first time they set out on their journey according to the commandment ^{▼▼tn Heb “mouth.”} of the Lord, by the authority ^{▼▼tn Heb “hand.”} of Moses.

14 The standard ^{▼▼sn The “standard” (דֶּגֶל, degel) was apparently some kind of a symbol put up on a pole to signify the tribal hosts. R. de Vaux thought it simply referred to a pole or a mast, but that would not distinguish tribes (Ancient Israel, 226-27).} of the camp of the Judahites set out first according to their companies, and over his company was Nahshon son of Amminadab.

15 Over the company of the tribe of Issacharites was Nathanel son of Zuar, 16 and over the company of the tribe of the Zebulunites was Eliab son of Helon. 17 Then the tabernacle was dismantled, and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari set out, carrying the tabernacle.