⁴ If only one is sounded, the leaders^(A)—the heads of the clans of Israel—are to assemble before you.

² Then the leaders of Israel,^(A) the heads of families who were the tribal leaders in charge of those who were counted,^(B) made offerings.

²¹ But select capable men^(A) from all the people—men who fear^(B) God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain^(C)—and appoint them as officials^(D) over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.

¹⁵ So I took^(A) the leading men of your tribes,^(B) wise and respected men,^(C) and appointed them to have authority over you—as commanders^(D) of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens and as tribal officials.^(E)

⁴ One man from each tribe,^(A) each of them the head of his family,^(B) is to help you.^{(C) 5} These are the names^(D) of the men who are to assist you:

¹⁶ These were the men appointed from the community, the leaders^(AC) of their ancestral tribes.^(AD) They were the heads of the clans of Israel.^(AE)