13. The first time they started out, the Lord commanded Moses to tell them to do it. And they did it.
14. The companies of the camp of Judah went first. They went out under their flag. Nahshon was their commander. He was the son of Amminadab.
15. Nethanel was over the company of the tribe of Issachar. Nethanel was the son of Zuar.
16. Eliab was over the company of the tribe of Zebulun. Eliab was the son of Helon.
17. The holy tent was taken down. The men of Gershon and Merari started out. They carried the tent.
18. The companies of the camp of Reuben went next. They went out under their flag. Elizur was their commander. He was the son of Shedeur.
19. Shelumiel was over the company of the tribe of Simeon. Shelumiel was the son of Zurishaddai.
20. Eliasaph was over the company of the tribe of Gad. Eliasaph was the son of Deuel.
21. The men of Kohath started out. They carried the holy things. The holy tent had to be set up before they arrived.
22. The companies of the camp of Ephraim went next. They went out under their flag. Elishama was their commander. He was the son of Ammihud.
23. Gamaliel was over the company of the tribe of Manasseh. Gamaliel was the son of Pedahzur.