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Elizur

The prince of the tribe of Reuben in the wilderness, son of Shedeur. He appears in the list of leaders appointed to help Moses number the people, presented his tribe's offering on the fourth day of the dedication, and led Reuben's division when the camp set out.

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

What we know — and how we know it

Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 2
Family & lineage
BibleSon of Shedeur.
Numbers 1:5
Shedeur
Tribe & people
BibleOf the tribe of Reuben.
Numbers 1:5

Where in scripture

Numbers

These are the names of the men who shall stand with you: Of Reuben: Elizur the son of Shedeur.

Numbers 1:5 — Leader of Reuben

“On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their divisions. The prince of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur.

Numbers 2:10

On the fourth day Elizur the son of Shedeur, prince of the children of Reuben

Numbers 7:30

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 Elizur the son of Shedeur.

Numbers 7:35

The standard of the camp of Reuben went forward according to their armies. Elizur the son of Shedeur was over his army.

Numbers 10:18

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

Numbers 1:5Numbers 2:10Numbers 7:30Numbers 7:35Numbers 10:18

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