15 And over the host of the tribe of the children of Issachar was Nethaneel the son of Zuar.
15 Nethanel son of Zuar was over the division of the tribe of Issachar,
15 And over the company of the tribe of the people of Issachar was Nethanel the son of Zuar.
15 Nethanel son of Zuar commanded the forces of the tribe of Issachar,
15 Over the army of the tribe of the children of Issachar was Nethanel the son of Zuar.
15 They were joined by the troops of the tribe of Issachar, led by Nethanel son of Zuar,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 10:15
Commentary on Numbers 10:11-28
(Read Numbers 10:11-28)
After the Israelites had continued nearly a year at mount Sinai, and all was settled respecting their future worship, they began their march to Canaan. True religion begins with the knowledge of the holy law of God, and humiliation for sin, but we must go on towards perfection, in acquaintance with Christ and his gospel, and those effectual encouragements, motives, and assistances to holiness, which it proposes. They took their journey according to the commandment of the Lord, Deuteronomy 1:6-8, and as the cloud led them. Those who give themselves to the direction of God's word and Spirit, steer a steady course, even when they seem bewildered. While they are sure they cannot lose their God and Guide, they need not fear losing their way. They went out of the wilderness of Sinai, and rested in the wilderness of Paran. All our removes in this world are but from one wilderness to another. The changes we think will be for the better do not always prove so. We shall never be at rest, never at home, till we come to heaven, but all will be well there.