Numbers 34:26

Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))

ومِن سِبْطِ بَني يَسَّاكَر الزَّعيمُ فَلْطيئيلُ بنُ عَزَّان،

What Does This Mean?

This verse lists Paltiel the son of Azzan as the leader of the tribe of Issachar. It's part of a larger list of tribal leaders in the book of Numbers. The key message is about identifying leadership roles within the tribes of Israel.

Explained for Children

Imagine a big classroom where each group of friends has a leader. In this case, Paltiel is the leader of a group of friends named after a person called Issachar. Just like how you might choose a leader for your team in a game, God chose Paltiel to lead his group.

Historical Background

Numbers was written by Moses around 1440 BC, detailing the journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting was one of wandering and establishing order among the tribes.

Living It Out Today

In a modern context, consider how every organization or group has leaders. Just as Paltiel led his tribe, think about the leaders in your community, school, or workplace and how they guide and support others.

Topics

• leadership
• tribes of israel
• identity
• organization
• ancient israel
• genealogy

Related Verses

• Numbers 1:8
• Numbers 7:18
• 1 Chronicles 7:1
• 1 Chronicles 9:16
• Joshua 19:1

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Paltiel in the Bible?

Paltiel was a leader of the tribe of Issachar, as mentioned in Numbers 34:26.

What is the significance of listing tribal leaders?

Listing tribal leaders helps establish a clear hierarchy and identifies who is responsible for leading each tribe in matters of organization and guidance.

How does this relate to modern leadership?

This can be seen as a model for modern leadership, showing the importance of having clear leaders who guide and support their groups.

Why is genealogy important in the Bible?

Genealogy in the Bible is important for establishing lineage and heritage, which was crucial for understanding one's place in society and in relation to covenant promises.