Numbers 13:12
New International Version
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli;

New Living Translation
Dan Ammiel son of Gemalli

English Standard Version
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli;

Berean Standard Bible
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli;

Berean Literal Bible
From the tribe of Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli.

King James Bible
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.

New King James Version
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli;

New American Standard Bible
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli;

NASB 1995
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli;

NASB 1977
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli;

Legacy Standard Bible
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli;

Amplified Bible
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli;

Berean Annotated Bible
from the tribe of Dan (He has judged), Ammiel (my kinsman is God) son of Gemalli (camel driver);

Christian Standard Bible
Ammiel son of Gemalli from the tribe of Dan;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Ammiel son of Gemalli from the tribe of Dan;

American Standard Version
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.

English Revised Version
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Ammiel, son of Gemalli, from the tribe of Dan;

International Standard Version
From Dan's tribe, Gemalli's son Ammiel;

NET Bible
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli;

New Heart English Bible
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.

Webster's Bible Translation
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli;

World English Bible
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for the tribe of Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli;

Berean Literal Bible
From the tribe of Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli.

Young's Literal Translation
For the tribe of Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli.

Smith's Literal Translation
For the tribe of Dan: Ammiel, son of Gemalli.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.

Catholic Public Domain Version
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli;

New American Bible
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel, son of Gemalli;

New Revised Standard Version
from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
From the tribe of Dan, Gamaliel the son of Gamli.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
From the tribe of Dan: Gamaliel son of Gamli.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Of the tribe of Dan, Amiel the son of Gamali.

Additional Translations ...



Context
The Spies Explore Canaan
11from the tribe of Manasseh (a tribe of Joseph), Gaddi son of Susi; 12from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli; 13from the tribe of Asher, Sethur son of Michael;…

Cross References
from the tribe of Dan,

Genesis 49:16-17
Dan shall provide justice for his people as one of the tribes of Israel. / He will be a snake by the road, a viper in the path that bites the horse’s heels so that its rider tumbles backward.

Deuteronomy 33:22
Concerning Dan he said: “Dan is a lion’s cub, leaping out of Bashan.”

Judges 18:1-2
In those days there was no king in Israel, and the tribe of the Danites was looking for territory to occupy. For up to that time they had not come into an inheritance among the tribes of Israel. / So the Danites sent out five men from their clans, men of valor from Zorah and Eshtaol, to spy out the land and explore it. “Go and explore the land,” they told them. The men entered the hill country of Ephraim and came to the house of Micah, where they spent the night.
Ammiel son of Gemalli;

Numbers 1:12
from Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai;

Numbers 10:25
Finally, the divisions of the camp of Dan set out under their standard, serving as the rear guard for all units, with Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai in command.

Numbers 34:22
Bukki son of Jogli, a leader from the tribe of Dan;
Joshua 14:6-15
Then the sons of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, “You know what the LORD said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh-barnea about you and me. / I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought back to him an honest report. / Although my brothers who went with me made the hearts of the people melt with fear, I remained loyal to the LORD my God. …

Deuteronomy 1:22-25
Then all of you approached me and said, “Let us send men ahead of us to search out the land and bring us word of what route to follow and which cities to enter.” / The plan seemed good to me, so I selected twelve men from among you, one from each tribe. / They left and went up into the hill country, and came to the Valley of Eshcol and spied out the land. …

Hebrews 3:16-19
For who were the ones who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt? / And with whom was God angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness? / And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? …

Joshua 2:1-24
Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim, saying, “Go, inspect the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. / And it was reported to the king of Jericho: “Behold, some men of Israel have come here tonight to spy out the land.” / So the king of Jericho sent to Rahab and said, “Bring out the men who came to you and entered your house, for they have come to spy out the whole land.” …

Deuteronomy 9:23
And when the LORD sent you out from Kadesh-barnea, He said, “Go up and possess the land that I have given you.” But you rebelled against the command of the LORD your God. You neither believed Him nor obeyed Him.

Hebrews 4:1-2
Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be deemed to have fallen short of it. / For we also received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, since they did not share the faith of those who comprehended it.

Joshua 14:1-5
Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, as distributed by Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel. / Their inheritance was assigned by lot for the nine and a half tribes, as the LORD had commanded through Moses. / For Moses had given the inheritance east of the Jordan to the other two and a half tribes. But he granted no inheritance among them to the Levites. …

Deuteronomy 31:7-8
Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. / The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”

1 Corinthians 10:5-11
Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the wilderness. / These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did. / Do not be idolaters, as some of them were. As it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.” …

Joshua 15:13-19
According to the LORD’s command to him, Joshua gave Caleb son of Jephunneh a portion among the sons of Judah—Kiriath-arba, that is, Hebron. (Arba was the forefather of Anak.) / And Caleb drove out from there the three sons of Anak—the descendants of Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak. / From there he marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher). …


Treasury of Scripture

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from the tribe of Dan,

Dan was descended from Jacob’s son Dan, whose name means “judge,” born to Bilhah. Although Dan’s original inheritance lay near the Philistine plain, pressure from stronger enemies led part of the tribe to migrate northward. Dan later became associated with idolatry, but at this time the tribe shared fully in Israel’s responsibility to inspect the land God had promised.

Gen 49:16-17 Dan shall provide justice for his people.…
Deu 33:22 Concerning Dan he said: “Dan is a lion’s cub,…
Jdg 18:1-2 In those days there was no king in Israel,…

Ammiel son of Gemalli;

Ammiel, whose name means “people of God,” was appointed as Dan’s representative among the twelve leaders sent into Canaan. He took part in the forty-day exploration and returned with the others to report on the land and its inhabitants. The majority report emphasized the strength of Canaan’s cities and people, contributing to Israel’s refusal to enter the land.

Num 1:12 from Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai;
Num 10:25 Finally, the divisions of the camp of Dan set out…
Num 34:22 Bukki son of Jogli, a leader from the tribe of Dan;

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ammiel
Ammiel is one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. He represents the tribe of Dan. His name means "people of God" in Hebrew, which is significant given the context of his mission.

2. Tribe of Dan
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Dan, the fifth son of Jacob and Bilhah. The tribe of Dan was known for its later struggles with idolatry and relocation within the Promised Land.

3. Canaan
The land promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It is the land that the spies, including Ammiel, were sent to explore.

4. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who, under God's command, sent the twelve spies to scout the land of Canaan.

5. The Spies' Mission
The event where twelve leaders from the tribes of Israel were sent to explore Canaan and report back on the land and its inhabitants.
Teaching Points
Faithfulness in Leadership
Ammiel, as a leader, had a significant responsibility. Leaders today must remain faithful and trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem daunting.

The Consequences of Unbelief
The report of the spies, including Ammiel, led to fear and rebellion among the Israelites. Unbelief can have far-reaching consequences, affecting not just individuals but entire communities.

The Importance of Perspective
The spies saw the same land but reported differently based on their perspective. Believers are encouraged to view challenges through the lens of faith, trusting in God's power and promises.

Legacy and Influence
Ammiel's actions contributed to the account of his tribe and the nation. Our actions and decisions can leave a lasting impact on those around us and future generations.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Numbers 13:12?

2. How does Numbers 13:12 illustrate the importance of faith in God's promises?

3. What lessons can we learn from the tribe of Dan's representation?

4. How does Numbers 13:12 connect to trusting God in challenging situations?

5. How can we apply the example of the spies to our daily faith?

6. What role does community play in supporting faith, as seen in Numbers 13:12?

7. Why is the tribe of Dan omitted in Numbers 13:12?

8. How does Numbers 13:12 relate to the overall mission of the spies?

9. What significance does the tribe of Dan hold in biblical history?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 13?


Numbers 13:12 may look like a simple roster entry, yet it speaks volumes. Dan, once blessed for boldness, sent a leader who chose fear over faith. Ammiel’s lineage, traced to Gemalli, shows that God knows every family and watches how we steward our influence. The verse calls believers to step into their God-given roles with confidence in His promises, remembering that courageous trust blesses generations, while unbelief leaves a costly legacy.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
from the tribe
לְמַטֵּ֣ה (lə·maṭ·ṭêh)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Dan,
דָ֔ן (ḏān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1835: Dan -- 'judge', a son of Jacob, also a place in Northern Israel

Ammiel
עַמִּיאֵ֖ל (‘am·mî·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5988: Ammiel -- 'my kinsman is God', four Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Gemalli;
גְּמַלִּֽי׃ (gə·mal·lî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1582: Gemalli -- a Danite


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