1. Numbers 1:5–16 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What is the significance of God mentioning the names of the assistants he is appointing for Moses in the census?

Numbers 1:5–16 (ESV)

5 And these are the names of the men who shall assist you. From Reuben, Elizur the son of Shedeur;

God mentions the names of the assistants that he had appointed for Moses. He did not leave the choice of these assistants up to Moses. This shows that God is King in Israel, and he searches the hearts and minds of men.