Every one a ruler ("nasi") among them (13:2)

Every one a ruler ("nasi") among them (13:2) The Hebrew word "nasi" is composed of the words "ein" ("nothing") and "yeish" ("something"). A Jewish leader who is humble and considers himself "nothing" is the only kind of leader who is truly "something." Likewise, one who thinks he is "something" is not a leader at all. (Degel Machane Efraim)