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Ahira

The prince of the tribe of Naphtali in the wilderness, son of Enan. He is listed among the leaders who helped Moses take the census, brought his tribe's offering on the twelfth and last day of the dedication of the altar, and led Naphtali's division at the rear of the march.

Role: Prince of Naphtali
Lived: c. 13th century BC
Belonged to: Tribe of Naphtali
Tribe/lineage: Naphtali

What we know — and how we know it

Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 2
Family & lineage
BibleSon of Enan.
Numbers 1:15
Enan
Tribe & people
BibleOf the tribe of Naphtali.
Numbers 1:15

Where in scripture

Numbers

Of Naphtali: Ahira the son of Enan.”

Numbers 1:15 — Leader of Naphtali

“The tribe of Naphtali: and the prince of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan.

Numbers 2:29

On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali

Numbers 7:78

and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two head of cattle, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Ahira the son of Enan.

Numbers 7:83

Ahira the son of Enan was over the army of the tribe of the children of Naphtali.

Numbers 10:27

Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.

Numbers 1:15Numbers 2:29Numbers 7:78Numbers 7:83Numbers 10:27

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