Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Elizur, son of Shedeur, was a leader from the tribe of Reuben during the wilderness journey.
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Elizur, the son of Shedeur, was a prominent leader from the tribe of Reuben during the Israelites' wilderness journey after the Exodus from Egypt. He was appointed as the leader of the Reubenites and was responsible for organizing and leading the tribe in various aspects of the journey (Num.1.5). Elizur's duties included assisting in the census of the Israelites (Num.1.5), overseeing the encampment of the Reubenites on the south side of the tabernacle (Num.2.10), presenting the tribe's offerings at the dedication of the tabernacle (Num.7.30,35), and leading the Reubenites in the order of march (Num.10.18). As a tribal leader, Elizur played a significant role in the administrative and military organization of the Israelites during their time in the wilderness. The Bible does not provide any further details about Elizur's life or leadership beyond these specific responsibilities.
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prince of the tribe and over the host of Reuben. (Numbers 1:5; 2:10; 7:30,35; 10:18)
God is my strength; my rock; rock of God
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5 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0468
These are the names of the men who are to assist you: From the tribe of Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur;
On the south side, the divisions of Reuben are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur,
On the fourth day Elizur son of Shedeur, the leader of the Reubenites, drew near.
and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur.
Then the divisions of the camp of Reuben set out under their standard, with Elizur son of Shedeur in command.
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