Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Numbers 1:16 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Numbers 1:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 1 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“These were the renowned of the congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers, heads of thousands in Israel.”
Numbers 1:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Numbers 1:16
These tribal princes were 'renowned' not by worldly standards but by divine appointment and covenant status. Their renown came from being chosen by God to represent their tribes, not from personal achievement or inherited nobility. This principle of derived honor, where worth comes from relationship to God rather than innate qualities, prefigures the Christian's standing in Christ, where believers are 'chosen,' 'royal,' and 'holy' (1 Peter 2:9) by grace rather than merit.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Numbers 1:16
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“the heads of their fathers' houses”
“and made them heads over the people”
“such as fear God: men of truth”
“and Dathan”
“with certain of the children of Israel”
“Shephatiah the son of Maacah:”
“And with you there shall be a man of every tribe; every one head of the house of his fathers.”
“wise men”
“and take knowledge of all the lurking places where he hides himself”
“Bethlehem Ephrathah”