Verses 5-15
5-15. These are the names Chosen by the Divine Executive of the Hebrew nation. Little is known of these “renowned” men. Elishama was grandfather of Joshua, (1 Chronicles 7:26-27,) and Nahshon was brother-in-law of Aaron. Exodus 6:23. His name occurs in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, (Matthew 1:4 and Luke 3:32,) where it is spelled Naasson. He was the first phylarch, or captain, of Judah, and the first prince to present his offering at the dedication of the tabernacle. One general comment applies to all these chiefs. Their names appear in connexion with the census, and as phylarchs of their tribes, in chaps. 2 and 10; and again as liberal donors of gold, silver, incense, and animals at the dedication of the tabernacle, in chap. 7.
Deuel For Reuel. Chaps. Numbers 2:14. Supposed to be a mistake of ר , resh, for ד , daleth. The weight of evidence is in favour of Deuel. Numbers 7:42; Numbers 7:47; Numbers 10:20.
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