18 The divisions of the camp of Reuben went next, under their standard. Elizur son of Shedeur was in command.
18 And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their armies: and over his host was Elizur the son of Shedeur.
18 And the standard of the camp of Reuben set out by their companies, and over their company was Elizur the son of Shedeur.
18 The flag of the camp of Reuben was next with Elizur son of Shedeur in command.
18 And the standard of the camp of Reuben set out according to their armies; over their army was Elizur the son of Shedeur.
18 Reuben's troops went next, marching behind their banner. Their leader was Elizur son of Shedeur.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 10:18
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.