Numbers 1:10
from the sons of Joseph:
What it says
The list turns to the sons of Joseph before naming the tribes that come from him.
What it is doing
This verse marks the transition to Joseph's descendants.
In context
5These are the names of the men who are to assist you: 6from Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai; 7from Judah, Nahshon son of Amminadab; 8from Issachar, Nethanel son of Zuar; 9from Zebulun, Eliab son of Helon; 10from the sons of Joseph: 11from Benjamin, Abidan son of Gideoni; 12from Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai; 13from Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran; 14from Gad, Eliasaph son of Deuel; 15and from Naphtali, Ahira son of Enan.” 16These men were appointed from the congregation; they were the leaders of the tribes of their fathers, the heads of the clans of Israel.