Numbers 2:5

5 Those to camp next to him shall be the tribe of Issachar. The leader of the Issacharites shall be Nethanel son of Zuar,

Numbers 2:5 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 2:5

And those that do pitch next unto him [shall be] the tribe of
Issachar
Who with Zebulun, after mentioned, as placed with him under the same standard, were the brethren of Judah, by the same mother Leah, and so fitly put together, as most likely to continue in harmony and love; and being the youngest sons of Leah, and brethren of Judah, would, without any reluctance or murmuring, pitch under their elder brother's standard:

and Nethaneel, the son of Zuar, [shall be] captain of the children of
Issachar;
see ( Numbers 1:8 ) ( 7:18 ) .

Numbers 2:5 In-Context

3 Those to camp on the east side toward the sunrise shall be of the regimental encampment of Judah by companies. The leader of the people of Judah shall be Nahshon son of Amminadab,

4 with a company as enrolled of seventy-four thousand six hundred.

5 Those to camp next to him shall be the tribe of Issachar. The leader of the Issacharites shall be Nethanel son of Zuar,

6 with a company as enrolled of fifty-four thousand four hundred.

7 Then the tribe of Zebulun: The leader of the Zebulunites shall be Eliab son of Helon,