Num 12:7 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 7. Moses-is faithful ] neeman , a prefect or superintendent . So Samuel is termed, ; David is so called, , Neeman , and son-in-law of the king. , speaks of the Neemanim as a name of dignity. It seems also to have been a title of respect given to ambassadors, . Calmet well observes that the word fidelity is often used for an employ, office, or dignity, and refers to ; , &c. Moses was a faithful, well-tried servant in the house of God, and therefore he uses him as a familiar, and puts confidence in him.

‏ Numbers 12:7

Verse 7. Moses-is faithful] neeman, a prefect or superintendent. So Samuel is termed, 1Sa 2:35; 3:20; David is so called, 1Sa 18:27, Neeman, and son-in-law of the king. Job 12:20, speaks of the Neemanim as a name of dignity. It seems also to have been a title of respect given to ambassadors, Pr 13:17; 25:13. Calmet well observes that the word fidelity is often used for an employ, office, or dignity, and refers to 1Ch 9:22, 26, 31; 2Ch 31:12, 15; 34:12, &c. Moses was a faithful, well-tried servant in the house of God, and therefore he uses him as a familiar, and puts confidence in him.