THEOSISCyrill of Alexandria
Observe how Judas and his companions are situated in the foremost positions, occupying a designated spot towards the east and south. For those who dwell in Christ reside in the radiance of His presence, ignited by the Spirit.
Numbers 2:3Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers
On the east Juda shall pitch his tents by the bands of his army: and the prince of his sons; shall be Nahasson the son of Aminadab.
וְהַחֹנִים֙ קֵ֣דְמָה מִזְרָ֔חָה דֶּ֛גֶל מַחֲנֵ֥ה יְהוּדָ֖ה לְצִבְאֹתָ֑ם וְנָשִׂיא֙ לִבְנֵ֣י יְהוּדָ֔ה נַחְשׁ֖וֹן בֶּן־עַמִּינָדָֽב׃
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Wlastow G.K.
Judah situated in the center, with Issachar positioned to his right and Zebulun to his left, constituted the vanguard, directed eastward with their backs turned to the Tabernacle. As per rabbinic tradition, all the standards of this forefront were green. The prominent flag of Judah displayed the likeness of a lion. (Cf. Gen. 49:9).
Cross references
Passages read together with this verse.
- 1 Chr 2:10And Ram begot Aminadab, and Aminadab begot Nahasson, prince of the children of Juda.
- Ruth 4:20Aminadab begot Nahasson, Nahasson begot Salmon,
- Num 10:14The sons of Juda by their troops: whose prince was Nahasson the son of Aminadab.
- Num 10:16In the tribe of Zabulon, the prince was Eliab the son of Helon.
- Luke 3:32Who was of Jesse, who was of Obed, who was of Booz, who was of Salmon, who was of Naasson,
- Luke 3:33Who was of Aminadab, who was of Aram, who was of Esron, who was of Phares, who was of Judas,
- Num 1:7Of Juda, Nahasson the son of Aminadab.
- 1 Chr 5:2But of the race of Juda, who was the strongest among his brethren, came the princes: but the first birthright was accounted to Joseph.)