Numbers 1:14
Numbers 1:14 Meaning and Explanation
“Of Gad; Eliasaph the son of Deuel.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Eliasaph represents Gad in the census.
The Context of Numbers 1:14
Gad's representative in the tribal census leadership.
What Does Numbers 1:14 Mean?
Eliasaph leads Gad, another tribe from Leah's handmaid Zilpah. The consistent pattern of naming—each tribe, each leader, each father—builds Israel's identity as an organized, covenanted people under God's direction.
By including leaders from all tribal backgrounds and genealogies, the census establishes that God numbers and cares for all Israel, regardless of a tribe's status or ancestry.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 1:14
What does Numbers 1:14 mean?
Eliasaph represents Gad in the census.
What is the context of Numbers 1:14?
Gad's representative in the tribal census leadership.