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Of Naphtali: Ahira the son of Enan.
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Purpose in the Numbers
Commentators explain that this detailed census, which includes Ahira of Naphtali, served multiple divine purposes. It demonstrated God's faithfulness in multiplying Israel, organized the nation for the coming conquest of Canaan, and established family lines for the future division of the promised land.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The princes of the tribes, selected (Numbers 1:4) under divine direction, were for the most part the same persons as those chosen a few…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Of Naphtali; Ahira the son of Enan. (See Gill on Numbers 1:5).
The people were numbered to show God's faithfulness in so increasing the seed of Jacob, so that they might be better trained for the wars and conqu…
