John Gill's Bible Commentary Ver. 5. And those that do pitch next unto him [shall be] the tribe of Issachar , etc.] Who with Zebulun, after mentioned, as placed with him under the same standard, were the brethren of Judah, by the same mother Leah, and so fitly put together, as most likely to continue in harmony and love; and being the youngest sons of Leah, and brethren of Judah, would, without any reluctance or murmuring, pitch under their elder brother’s standard: and Nethaneel, the son of Zuar, [shall be] captain of the children of Issachar ; (see Numbers 1:8 7:18).
Matthew Henry Commentary
- The order of the tribes in their tents.
--The tribes were to encamp about the tabernacle, which was to be in the midst of them. It was a token of God's gracious presence. Yet the were to pitch their tents afar off, in reverence to the sanctuary. The children of Israel put themselves in their posts, without murmuring of disputing; and as it was their safety, so it was their beauty. It is our duty and interest to be contented with the place allotted to us and to endeavour to occupy it in a proper manner, without envying of murmuring; without ambition or covetousness. Thus the gospel churc ought to be compact, according to the Scripture model, every on knowing and keeping his place; and then all that wish well to the church rejoice, beholding their order, Col 2:5 _________________________________________________
Original Hebrew והחנים2583 עליו5921 מטה4294 ישׂשכר3485 ונשׂיא5387 לבני1121 ישׂשכר3485 נתנאל5417 בן1121 צוער׃6686
