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Of Issachar: Nethanel the son of Zuar.
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God's Chosen Leaders
While this verse simply names Nethanel, commentators note he was part of a distinguished group. Albert Barnes explains that these tribal princes were divinely selected and were already proven, 'renowned' leaders. This shows that God often uses competent and respected individuals to carry out His plans.
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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 Issachar; Nethaneel the son of Zuar. (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…
