Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur.

Bible References

Camp of reuben

Genesis 49:3
"Reuben, you're my firstborn, my strength, and the first fruit of my vitality. You excel in rank and excel in power.
1 Chronicles 5:1
Here is a record of the descendants of Reuben, Israel's firstborn. (He was the firstborn, but because he defiled his father's marriage bed, his birthright was transferred to the descendants of Israel's son Joseph. As a result, Reuben is not enrolled in the genealogy according to the birthright.

Elizur

Numbers 1:5
"Here is a list of names of the men who are to assist you:
Numbers 7:30
On the fourth day, Shedeur's son Elizur, leader of the descendants of Reuben presented
Numbers 10:18
Then the standard of the camp of Reuben set out, accompanied by its army with Shedeur's son Elizur in charge.

General references

Numbers 1:20
The genealogies of the descendants of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, were recorded individually, according to their tribes and ancestral houses, as were the names of all the men 20 years and above who could serve in the army.
Numbers 3:29
The descendants of Kohath encamped beside the tent toward the south.
Numbers 7:30
On the fourth day, Shedeur's son Elizur, leader of the descendants of Reuben presented

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