Números 26

Números 26

Guzik - 38 years before Israel was organized enough; they just did not have enough faith to take the Promised Land. Organization is good, and the work of God can suffer from a lack of it; but the best organization can never replace bold trust in God. (AMEN!) Note that this second generation as a general rule was loyal to the LORD and served Him effectively - They conquered the Promised Land. No subsequent generation ever accomplished more under such difficult circumstances! (Shepherd's Notes) Judges 2:7+ The people served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who survived Joshua, who had seen all the great work of the LORD which He had done for Israel. Note the people in this list who are given special attention: Dathan & Abiriam - who rebelled against the Lord. (Nu 26:9-11) Er and Onan (Nu 26:19) Nadab & Abihu - who defiled the Lord. (Nu 26:61) Joshua & Caleb - who believed the Lord. (Nu 26:65) Numbers 26:5 Reuben, Israel's firstborn, the sons of Reuben: of Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites; Israel's firstborn Ge 29:32 49:2,3 1Ch 5:1, thy children, Ge 46:8,9 Ex 6:14 1Ch 5:3 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Related Passages: Exodus 6:14 These are the heads of their fathers’ households. The sons of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn: Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi; these are the families of Reuben. THE TRIBE OF REUBEN Reuben, Israel's firstborn, the sons of Reuben: of Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites - These four clans of Reuben are identical to those in Gen 46:9; Exod 6:14; and 1 Chr 5:3. Reuben means :"behold my firstborn," but he became as "uncontrollable as water." Why? Ge 35:22 says "It came about while Israel was dwelling in that land, that Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father’s concubine, and Israel heard of it. Now there were twelve sons of Jacob." And then in Ge 49:3-4 we read "Reuben, you are my firstborn; My might and the beginning of my strength, Preeminent in dignity and preeminent in power. Uncontrolled (pahaz = to be reckless, to be arrogant. It means to be undisciplined, wild, insolent) as water, you shall not have preeminence, Because you went up to your father’s bed; Then you defiled it–he went up to my couch. Ryrie adds "Reuben, the firstborn, forfeited his place of preeminence because of his fornica-tion with Bilhah (Ge 35:22). Jacob predicted instability and ineffectiveness. No prophet, judge, or hero came from this tribe (Jdg. 5:15-16; 1 Chr. 5:1)." Allen recommends that " Numbers 26 should be compared with Genesis 46:8–27. Genesis 46 is a full mustering of the fathers’ houses as Israel went down to Egypt. Numbers 26 is a full mustering of the fathers’ houses as they were about to reenter Canaan. From the seventy persons of Genesis 46:27 to the quarter million (or two and one-half million!) of Numbers 26:51 is an enormous increase, despite the conditions in Egypt for four hundred years, coupled to the experience in the desert for another forty years. (EBC) HCSB Study Bible - Both oral and written genealogies were maintained during this historical period to connect the past with the present, to trace particular lines of development, and to justify claims to inheritance or leadership. Recounting one's genealogy was commonplace at the dedication of a newborn child or in the crowning of a king. Summary of Census Reuben: 43,730 Simeon: 22,200 Gad: 40,500 Judah: 76,500 Issachar: 64,300 Zebulun: 60,500 Manasseh: 52,700 Ephraim: 32,500 Benjamin: 45,600 Dan: 64,400 Asher: 53,400 Naphtali: 45,400 Related Resources: Who was Reuben in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org What can we learn from the tribe of Reuben? | GotQuestions.org Why did Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh want to live on the east of the Jordan? | GotQuestions.org Numbers 26:6 of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; of Carmi, the family of the Carmites. of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; of Carmi, the family of the Carmites. Numbers 26:7 These are the families of the Reubenites, and those who were numbered of them were 43,730. Nu 26:1,21 2:11 Ge 46:9 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries These are the families of the Reubenites, and those who were numbered of them were 43,730 - The Reubenites had decreased from 46,500 to 43,730. (See Tabular Comparison of all Tribes.) Numbered (06485)(pequddah/pāqadh/paqad) conveys the root idea of something that is attended to or set in order -- fighting men under an officer (2 Chr. 17:14), priests in an order (1 Chr. 23:11; 24:19); arrangement of Tabernacle (Nu 4:16[2x]). The verb pāqadh possesses the basic meaning "to muster," The Septuagint translates most of the uses of paqad in Nu 26 with episkepsis which means numbering, census, the enumeration of he members of a community. (In other contexts has meaning of inspection or visitation - 2 Macc 5:18 or oversight, charge - 1 Chr 24:3) Paqad is the key word in Numbers 26 occuring in 17v - Num. 26:7; Num. 26:18; Num. 26:22; Num. 26:25; Num. 26:27; Num. 26:34; Num. 26:37; Num. 26:41; Num. 26:43; Num. 26:47; Num. 26:50; Num. 26:51; Num. 26:54; Num. 26:57; Num. 26:62; Num. 26:63; Num. 26:64; Numbers 26:8 The son of Pallu: Eliab. The son of Pallu: Eliab. Numbers 26:9 The sons of Eliab: Nemuel and Dathan and Abiram. These are the Dathan and Abiram who were called by the congregation, who contended against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah, when they contended against the LORD, Nu 1:16 16:1,2-35 Ps 106:17 Jude 1:11 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries REBELS IN REUBEN'S LINE The sons of Eliab: Nemuel and Dathan and Abiram - See Nu 16:1-7 These are the Dathan and Abiram who were called by the congregation, who contended (nasah) against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah, when they contended (nasah) against the LORD - So two of the 3 sons of Eliab participated in the rebellion and were buried alive. Contended is nasah which was used in Ex 2:13+ describing Moses when "He went out the next day (AFTER KILLING AN EGYPTIAN), and behold, two Hebrews were fighting (nasah) with each other; and he said to the offender, “Why are you striking your companion?” Allen adds that "the verb translated “rebelled” (nasah) against Moses and Aaron is rare, signifying a strong contest of wills. But ultimately they found they were struggling, not just with man, but with God. He used heaven (fire) and earth (the sink hole) to destroy them. Take on God and one finds he has a no-holds-barred fight. After all, “The LORD is a warrior” (Exod 15:3)." Some names of infidels and rascals are to be forgotten. They are to be treated as though they never had lived. But others have behaved so shamefully that their names are to be preserved as bywords for future generations, a warning to others not to be like them. These names are like the salten image of the unfortunate wife of Lot, a symbolic barrier to misbehavior. Names are of interest in the biblical narrative. These men were named for God but became his enemies. As Elimelech in the Book of Ruth, a godly name does not necessarily mean a godly life. Nor is a godly name a device effective to ward off his judgment. A godly name on an ungodly person is in fact a double offense, more deserving ever of God’s judgment.(EBC) Numbers 26:10 and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them up along with Korah, when that company died, when the fire devoured 250 men, so that they became a warning. earth opened: Nu 16:2,31-35,38 27:3 Ex 16:35 Ps 106:17,18 they became a warning: Nu 16:38 1Sa 2:34 Jer 29:22 Eze 14:8 1Co 10:6-10 2Pe 2:6 Jude 1:7 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Related Passage: Jude 1:11+ - Woe to them! (Jude 1:4+ = "certain persons have crept in unnoticed, those who were long beforehand marked out for this condemnation,") For they have gone the way of Cain, and for pay they have rushed headlong into the error of Balaam, and perished in the rebellion of Korah. REMINDER OF JUDGMENT OF REBELLION OF KORAH and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them up along with Korah, when that company died, when the fire devoured 250 men, So that - Purpose clause. The purpose of the deaths is now given They became a warning - The Hebrew for warning is the word nec/nes, a standard, ensign, signal, sign. This was a warning sign to succeeding generations regarding the penalty for rebelling against God's chosen leadership! This standard (nec/nes) is the same word used in Nu 21:8-9+ of the Bronze Serpent on a standard. So there the word nec/nes was indicative of a sign of life or better a provision of life for a look (foreshadowing a "look" to Jesus in Jn 3:14-15+, cf Isaiah 45:22KJV - see role Isaiah's verse played in Spurgeon's conversion) and here Moses says Korah's rebellion was a warning against rebellion or you would die! Nec/nes is used in 21v - Ex 17:15 = Jehovah Nissi: The LORD Our Banner; Num. 21:8; Num. 21:9; Num. 26:10; Ps. 60:4; Isa. 5:26; Isa. 11:10; Isa. 11:12; Isa. 13:2; Isa. 18:3; Isa. 30:17; Isa. 31:9; Isa. 33:23; Isa. 49:22; Isa. 62:10; Jer. 4:6; Jer. 4:21; Jer. 50:2; Jer. 51:12; Jer. 51:27; Ezek. 27:7 Numbers 21:8+ Then the LORD said to Moses, “Make a fiery serpent, and set it on a standard (Nec/nes); and it shall come about, that everyone who is bitten, when he looks at it, he will live.” And Moses made a bronze serpent and set it on the standard (Nec/nes); and it came about, that if a serpent bit any man, when he looked to the bronze serpent, he lived. Bush - And they became a sign. Heb. “They became for an ensign, or banner.” That is, they were made an example of; they were made a monument of the Lord’s righteous displeasure against those who would wrong his ministers, and a warning to all posterity not to walk in their steps. The fittest commentary on the words is the language of Paul, 1 Cor. 10:11, “Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples; and they are written for our admonition upon whom the ends of the world are come.” What is here said of the persons of the rebels is in ch. 16:38, 40, said of their censors, that they were to be “a sign unto the children of Israel,” and “a memorial that no stranger, which is not of the seed of Aaron, come near to offer incense before the Lord; that he be not as Korah and his company, etc.” Related Resources: Who was Korah in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org What was the significance of the rebellion of Korah? | GotQuestions.org Who were the sons of Korah in the Old Testament? | GotQuestions.org Who was Dathan in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Numbers 26:11 The sons of Korah, however, did not die. Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries The sons of Korah, however, did not die - This is amazing that they did follow in the sins of their father! The Korahites are mentioned below in Nu 26:58 and in the time of the monarchy they became temple singers and guards (1 Chr 9:19). The also authored some beautiful "songs" (psalms) - Ps. 42:1; Ps. 44:1; Ps. 45:1; Ps. 46:1; Ps. 47:1; Ps. 48:1; Ps. 49:1; Ps. 84:1; Ps. 85:1; Ps. 87:1; Ps. 88:1. Their words in Ps 46 are especially striking in view of the fact that the earth swallowed up their father... For the choir director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah, set to Alamoth. A Song. God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change ( They had witnessed the earth "change"!!!) And though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea (Ps 46:1-2- Spurgeon's comments) Bush - His immediate sons were Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph, Ex. 6:24. These with their posterity lived and served officially in Israel, as their genealogy is reckoned, 1 Chron. 6:22, 28, and frequent honorable mention is made of the sons of Korah, both in the Psalms and elsewhere. It is reasonably to be supposed that they were not with Korah, when he met his fate, being engaged in ministering at the Tabernacle, or that they did not consent to their father’s rebellion, or having at first enlisted in it, were afterwards induced to repent and abandon the enterprise upon the warning appeal given by Moses, ch. 16:5. Spurgeon on Psalm 42 A Maskil of the sons of Korah - That choice band of singers, the sons of Korah, are bidden to make this delightful Psalm one of their peculiars. They had been spared when their father and all his company, and all the children of his associates were swallowed up alive in their sin. Numbers 26:11. They were the spared ones of sovereign grace. Preserved, we know not why, by the distinguishing favor of God, it may be surmised that after their remarkable election to mercy, they became so filled with gratitude that they addicted themselves to sacred music in order that their spared lives might be consecrated to the glory of God. At any rate, we who have been rescued as they were from going down into the pit, out of the mere good pleasure of Jehovah, can heartily join in this Psalm, and indeed in all the songs which show forth the praises of our God and the pantings of our hearts after him. Numbers 26:12 The sons of Simeon according to their families: of Nemuel, the family of the Nemuelites; of Jamin, the family of the Jaminites; of Jachin, the family of the Jachinites; Nu 16:5 Ex 6:24 1Ch 6:22-28 Ps 42:1 44:1 45:1 46:1 47:1 *titles Ps 48:1 49:1 50:1 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries TRIBE OF SIMEON The sons of Simeon according to their families: of Nemuel, the family of the Nemuelites; of Jamin, the family of the Jaminites; of Jachin, the family of the Jachinites - NIV = The descendants of Simeon by their clans were: through Nemuel, the Nemuelite clan; through Jamin, the Jaminite clan; through Jakin, the Jakinite clan." FSB - "One clan of Simeon found in Gen 46:10 and Exod 6:15 is missing here and in 1 Chr 4:24. That clan may have died out by the time this passage was written. In later Israelite history, the tribe of Simeon lost many soldiers and was assimilated into the tribe of Judah (Judg 1:3; Josh 19:1)," Related Resources: Who was Simeon in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org What can we learn from the tribe of Simeon? | GotQuestions.org Numbers 26:13 of Zerah, the family of the Zerahites; of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites. Nemuel: Ge 46:10 Ex 6:15, Jemuel Jachin: 1Ki 7:21 1Ch 4:24, Jarib Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries of Zerah (Zohar in Ex 6:15 Ge 46:10) the family of the Zerahites; of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites - NIV = "through Zerah, the Zerahite clan; through Shaul, the Shaulite clan." Numbers 26:14 These are the families of the Simeonites, 22,200. Zerah: Ge 46:10, Zohar Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries SIMEON SUFFERED GREATEST LOSS These are the families of the Simeonites, 22,200 - Decreased from 59,300 (third largest) to 22,200! Recall that in Nu 25:14+ a man from the tribe of Simeon was involved in the flagrant sin of immorality with the Midianite woman Cozbi. It is conceivable that of the 24,000 who died in the plague in Nu 25:9+, an appreciable percentage were Simeonites. Bush - These are the families of the Simeonites. That is, the families which remained, for it appears from Gen. 46:10, Ex. 6:15, that there was another family, that of Ohad; but this had doubtless become extinct in the wilderness, and is therefore omitted here. Merrill - This was the smallest population of all, a fact readily explained by Simeon's involvement in the Baal of Peor idolatry (25:14-15). (BKC) Now the name of the slain man of Israel who was slain with the Midianite woman, was Zimri the son of Salu, a leader of a father’s household among the Simeonites. 15 The name of the Midianite woman who was slain was Cozbi the daughter of Zur, who was head of the people of a father’s household in Midian. (Nu 25:14-15+) Ryrie - The flagrant sin (Nu 25:6) of Zimri (a Simeonite) may indicate that many Simeonites were also involved and may account for the great decrease in the population of that tribe. Related Resources: Who was Simeon in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org What can we learn from the tribe of Simeon? | GotQuestions.org Numbers 26:15 The sons of Gad according to their families: of Zephon, the family of the Zephonites; of Haggi, the family of the Haggites; of Shuni, the family of the Shunites; Nu 1:22,23 2:12,13 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries TRIBE OF GAD The sons of Gad according to their families: of Zephon, the family of the Zephonites; of Haggi, the family of the Haggites; of Shuni, the family of the Shunites - Gad had 7 clans (families) in vv15-17. Related Resources: Who was Gad in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org What can we learn from the tribe of Gad? | GotQuestions.org Numbers 26:16 of Ozni, the family of the Oznites; of Eri, the family of the Erites; Zephon: Nu 2:14 Ge 46:16, Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries of Ozni, the family of the Oznites; of Eri, the family of the Erites; Numbers 26:17 of Arod, the family of the Arodites; of Areli, the family of the Arelites. Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries of Arod, the family of the Arodites; of Areli, the family of the Arelites Numbers 26:18 These are the families of the sons of Gad according to those who were numbered of them, 40,500. Nu 1:24,25 2:14,15 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries TOTAL OF GADITES These are the families of the sons of Gad according to those who were numbered of them, 40,500 - The seven clans of Gad decreases from 45, 650 to 40, 500. Allen - In Sum: The tribe of Gad numbered 40,500 in the second census, a decrease of 5,150 from the 45,650 of the first census (a decrease of about 11 percent). There are seven clans. The tribe of Gad is in the third rank in both lists. The further history of the tribe of Gad is found in 1 Chronicles 5:11–17. (EBC) Numbers 26:19 The sons of Judah were Er and Onan, but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. Er and Onan: Ge 38:1-10 46:12 1Ch 2:3-8 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries THE TRIBE OF JUDAH The sons of Judah were Er and Onan, but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan - These were evil sons and were recorded even though they were dead. They would receive no inheritance. Genesis 38:1-10 - And it came about at that time, that Judah departed from his brothers and visited a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah. 2 Judah saw there a daughter of a certain Canaanite whose name was Shua; and he took her and went in to her. 3So she conceived and bore a son and he named him Er. 4 Then she conceived again and bore a son and named him Onan. 5 She bore still another son and named him Shelah; and it was at Chezib that she bore him. 6 Now Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, and her name was Tamar. 7 But Er, Judah’s firstborn, was evil in the sight of the LORD, so the LORD took his life. 8 Then Judah said to Onan, “Go in to your brother’s wife, and perform your duty as a brother-in-law to her, and raise up offspring for your brother.” 9 Onan knew that the offspring would not be his; so when he went in to his brother’s wife, he wasted his seed on the ground in order not to give offspring to his brother. 10 But what he did was displeasing in the sight of the LORD; so He took his life also. Related Resource: What is onanism? Is onanism a sin? | GotQuestions.org Who was Judah in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org What can we learn from the tribe of Judah? | GotQuestions.org Numbers 26:20 The sons of Judah according to their families were: of Shelah, the family of the Shelanites; of Perez, the family of the Perezites; of Zerah, the family of the Zerahites. Shelah: Ge 38:5,11,14,26-30 1Ch 4:21 Perez: Ge 38:27-29 46:12 Ru 4:18-22 1Ch 2:3-8 Ne 11:4,6,24, Perez, Mt 1:3 Lu 3:33, Phares Zerah: Ge 38:30 46:12, 1Chr 2:4 Ne 11:24 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Related Passages: Ruth 4:18-22+ Now these are the generations of Perez: to Perez was born Hezron, 19a nd to Hezron was born Ram, and to Ram, Amminadab, 20and to Amminadab was born Nahshon, and to Nahshon, Salmon, 21 and to Salmon was born Boaz, and to Boaz, Obed, 22 and to Obed was born Jesse, and to Jesse, David. TRIBE OF JUDAH The sons of Judah according to their families were: of Shelah, the family of the Shelanites; of Perez, the family of the Perezites; of Zerah, the family of the Zerahites - From the line of Perez would come David and from his line Jesus (Ru 4:18-22, Mt 1:1-3) Merrill points out that "The descendants of Judah listed here were actually from his one surviving son Shelah and his two illegitimate sons Perez and Zerah (cf. Gen. 38:5, 11, 26-30)." (BKC) FSB - The line of Perez is highlighted because his second generation sons, Hezron and Hamul, were in the blessing of Jacob (compare Gen 46:12). The kings of Israel would come through this line (Ruth 4:18–21; 1 Chr 2:4–17), culminating with Jesus of Nazareth (Luke 3:23–33; Matt 1:3–16). Numbers 26:21 The sons of Perez were: of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites. The sons of Perez were: of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites Numbers 26:22 These are the families of Judah according to those who were numbered of them, 76,500. Nu 1:26,27 2:3,4 Ge 49:8 1Ch 5:2 Ps 115:14 Heb 7:14 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries TOTAL OF JUDAHITES These are the families of Judah according to those who were numbered of them, 76,500 - Judahites increased from 74,600 to 76,500. Merrill - The three major clans of Judah and the two subclans of Perez numbered 76,500 (BKC) Allen - In Sum: The tribe of Judah numbered 76,500 in the second census, an increase of 1,900 from the 74,600 of the first census (a gain of less than 3 percent). There are five clans (two are subclans). The tribe of Judah is in the fourth rank in both lists. The further history of the tribe of Judah is found in 1 Chronicles 2:3–4:23; this includes an extensive listing, not only of sons, but of mothers and daughters, an unusual feature in these lists. Since it is from the tribe of Judah that the kings were traced, the unusual listing is made significant. For obvious reasons Christian readers are aware of the special care of the Spirit of God in these lists. (EBC) Numbers 26:23 The sons of Issachar according to their families: of Tola, the family of the Tolaites; of Puvah, the family of the Punites; the sons: Nu 2:5 Ge 30:17,18 46:13 1Ch 7:1 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries TRIBE OF ISSACHAR The sons of Issachar according to their families: of Tola, the family of the Tolaites; of Puvah, the family of the Punites Related Resources: Who was Issachar in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org What can we learn from the tribe of Issachar? | GotQuestions.org Numbers 26:24 of Jashub, the family of the Jashubites; of Shimron, the family of the Shimronites. Jashub: or, Job, Ge 46:13 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries of Jashub, the family of the Jashubites; of Shimron, the family of the Shimronites. Numbers 26:25 These are the families of Issachar according to those who were numbered of them, 64,300. threescore: Nu 1:28,29 2:5,6 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries TOTAL OF ISSACHARITES These are the families of Issachar according to those who were numbered of them, 64,300 - Issacharites increased from 54,400 to 64,300. Allen - In Sum: The tribe of Issachar numbered 64,300 in the second census, an increase of 9,900 from the 54,400 of the first census (a gain of about 18 percent). There are four clans. The tribe of Issachar is in the fifth rank in both lists. The further history of the tribe of Issachar is found in 1 Chronicles 7:1–5. (EBC) Numbers 26:26 The sons of Zebulun according to their families: of Sered, the family of the Seredites; of Elon, the family of the Elonites; of Jahleel, the family of the Jahleelites. Ge 30:19,20 46:14 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries TRIBE OF ZEBULUN THREE CLANS The sons of Zebulun according to their families (CLANS): of Sered, the family of the Seredites; of Elon, the family of the Elonites; of Jahleel, the family of the Jahleelites - ESV = "The sons of Zebulun, according to their clans: of Sered, the clan of the Seredites; of Elon, the clan of the Elonites; of Jahleel, the clan of the Jahleelites." Related Resources: Who was Zebulun in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org What can we learn from the tribe of Zebulun? | GotQuestions.org Numbers 26:27 These are the families of the Zebulunites according to those who were numbered of them, 60,500. Nu 1:30,31 2:7,8 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries TOTAL OF ZEBULUNITES These are the families of the Zebulunites according to those who were numbered of them, 60,500 - The three clans of Zebulun increased from 57,400 to 60,500. Allen - In Sum: The tribe of Zebulun numbered 60,500 in the second census, an increase of 3,100 from the 57,400 of the first census (a gain of over 5 percent). There are three clans. The tribe of Zebulun is in the sixth rank in both census lists. Unlike the other tribes, the further history of the tribe of Zebulun is not recorded in 1 Chronicles 2–8; only the name of the tribe is given in 2:1. This is a strange omission (but see on Dan, vv.42–43). (EBC) Numbers 26:28 The sons of Joseph according to their families: Manasseh and Ephraim. Ge 41:51,52 46:20 48:5,13-20 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries TWO TRIBES FROM JOSEPH The sons of Joseph according to their families: Manasseh and Ephraim - Manasseh and Ephraim are listed by birth order, not the order in which they were blessed (see Gen 48:13–20) Numbers 26:29 The sons of Manasseh: of Machir, the family of the Machirites; and Machir became the father of Gilead: of Gilead, the family of the Gileadites. Machir: Nu 32:39,40 36:1 Ge 48:14 De 3:15 Jos 17:1 Jdg 5:14 1Ch 7:14-19 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries TRIBE OF MANASSEH A TRIBE OF JOSEPH The sons of Manasseh: of Machir, the family of the Machirites; and Machir became the father of Gilead: of Gilead, the family of the Gileadites. Related Resources: What can we learn from the tribe of Manasseh? | GotQuestions.org Who was Manasseh in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Numbers 26:30 These are the sons of Gilead: of Iezer, the family of the Iezerites; of Helek, the family of the Helekites; Jeezer: called Abiezer, Jos 17:2 Jdg 6:11,24,34 8:2 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries These are the sons of Gilead: of Iezer, the family of the Iezerites; of Helek, the family of the Helekites; Numbers 26:31 and of Asriel, the family of the Asrielites; and of Shechem, the family of the Shechemites; and of Asriel, the family of the Asrielites; and of Shechem, the family of the Shechemites Numbers 26:32 and of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites. and of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites Numbers 26:33 Now Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but only daughters; and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah and Tirzah. Zelophehad: Nu 27:1, Nu 36:10-12 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Now Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but only daughters; and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah and Tirzah - These before significant in Nu 27:1–11+ (see also Nu 36:10-12+). Numbers 26:34 These are the families of Manasseh; and those who were numbered of them were 52,700. Nu 1:34,35 2:20,21 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries TOTAL OF MANASSEHITES These are the families of Manasseh; and those who were numbered of them were 52,700 - increased from 32,200 to 52,700. Merrill - The two major clans and six minor clans of Manasseh, a Joseph tribe, amounted to 52,700 men. (BKC) Allen - The most significant gain among all the tribes in the desert period is that of Manasseh (52,700, up from 32,200). No reason is known for this dramatic increase. In Sum: The tribe of Manasseh numbered 52,700 in the second census, an increase of 20,500 from the 32,200 of the first census (a stunning gain of 64 percent). There are two clans, that of Makir and that of his son Gilead; then there are six subclans of the Gileadites. The tribe of Manasseh is in the eighth rank in the first list and the seventh rank in the second, changing places with its brother tribe Ephraim—perhaps because of its phenomenal increase in numbers. The further history of the tribe of Manasseh is found in 1 Chronicles 7:14–19. (EBC) Numbers 26:35 These are the sons of Ephraim according to their families: of Shuthelah, the family of the Shuthelahites; of Becher, the family of the Becherites; of Tahan, the family of the Tahanites. Becher: 1Ch 7:20,21 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries TRIBE OF EPHRAIM THE OTHER JOSEPH TRIBE These are the sons of Ephraim (Joseph’s second son. Ge 41:52.) according to their families: of Shuthelah, the family of the Shuthelahites; of Becher, the family of the Becherites; of Tahan, the family of the Tahanites Related Resources: Who was Ephraim in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org What can we learn from the tribe of Ephraim? | GotQuestions.org Numbers 26:36 These are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites. These are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites Numbers 26:37 These are the families of the sons of Ephraim according to those who were numbered of them, 32,500. These are the sons of Joseph according to their families. Nu 1:32,33 2:18,19 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries TOTAL OF EPHRAIMITES These are the families of the sons of Ephraim according to those who were numbered of them, 32,500. These are the sons of Joseph according to their families - Decreased from 40,500 to 32,500. Merrill - The three principal clans and one subsidiary clan of Ephraim, the other Joseph tribe, totaled 32,500 (Nu 26:35-37). (BKC) Allen - In Sum: The tribe of Ephraim numbered 32,500 in the second census, a drop of 8,000 from the 40,500 of the first census (a decrease of about 20 percent). There are three clans and one subclan. The tribe of Ephraim is in the seventh rank in the first list and the eighth rank in the second, changing places with its brother tribe, Manasseh. Further history of the tribe of Ephraim is found in 1 Chronicles 7:20–29. (EBC) Numbers 26:38 The sons of Benjamin according to their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites; of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites; of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites; sons of Benjamin: 1Ch 7:6-12 Ahiram: Ge 46:2, Ehi, 1Ch 8:1, Aharah Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries TRIBE OF BENJAMIN The sons of Benjamin according to their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites; of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites; of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites Related Resources: Who was Benjamin in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org What can we learn from the tribe of Benjamin? | GotQuestions.org Numbers 26:39 of Shephupham, the family of the Shuphamites; of Hupham, the family of the Huphamites. Shupham: Ge 46:21, Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries of Shephupham, the family of the Shuphamites; of Hupham, the family of the Huphamites. Numbers 26:40 The sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamites. Ard and Naaman: 1Ch 8:3, Addar Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries The sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamites. Numbers 26:41 These are the sons of Benjamin according to their families; and those who were numbered of them were 45,600. Nu 1:36,37 2:22,23 Ge 46:21 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries TOTAL OF BENJAMINITES These are the sons of Benjamin according to their families; and those who were numbered of them were 45,600 - increased from 35, 400 to 45, 600. Merrill - The tribe of Benjamin consisted of five main clans and two minor ones, with their total of qualified males being 45,600 (vv. 38-41). (BKC) Allen - In Sum: The tribe of Benjamin numbered 45,600 in the second census, an increase of 10,200 from the 35,400 of the first census (a gain of 29 percent). There are five clans and two subclans (but the other lists give different figures). The tribe of Benjamin is in the ninth rank in both census lists. The further history of the tribe of Benjamin is found in 1 Chronicles 7:6–12; 8:1–39. This latter extended excursus on the family of Benjamin is occasioned by interest in the line of Israel’s first king, Saul (see 1 Chronicles 8:33). (EBC) Numbers 26:42 These are the sons of Dan according to their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan according to their families. Shuham: Ge 46:23 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries TRIBE OF DAN These are the sons of Dan according to their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan according to their families Related Resources: Who was Dan in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org What can we learn from the tribe of Dan? | GotQuestions.org Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia Dan Fausset Bible Dictionary Dan Torrey Topical Textbook Dan, the Tribe of Gleason Archer - Is there any record of the tribe of Dan to show where they eventually settled? At the time of the second census, as recorded in Numbers 26:42, the military population of the tribe of Dan came to the very considerable figure of 64,400 (v.43). To these was allotted a rather restricted territory between the western border of Judah and the shore of the Mediterranean, including the northern part of Philistia (Josh. 19:40–46). This particular region, however, was very fertile and enjoyed good precipitation and might well have yielded enough crops to support this populous tribe. But for some reason the Danites failed to match the Philistines in determination and military prowess; and despite the heroism of Samson, their finest warrior, they became vassals to them in a few generations after Joshua’s conquest. Partly for this reason, the Danites became so restricted in their economic and political growth that some of the more enterprising of the younger men decided to form an expeditionary force and seek new land to settle outside the territory originally occupied by the Twelve Tribes. We cannot exactly date the time of this migration, which is detailed for us in Judges 18; but we know that only 600 men were involved in this operation. After the Danite search committee had surveyed the entire land all the way up to southern Phoenicia (modern Lebanon), they chose the prosperous and peaceful city of Laish as the most attractive prospect for settlement. The armed troops thereupon proceeded through Kiriath-Jearim in Judah and went to the hill country of Ephraim, where they abducted a Levite who was serving as household priest to Micah, an Ephraimite. They also made off with Micah’s silver ephod, to serve as their cult image in the worship of Yahweh (though this was contrary to the second commandment), and attacked the unsuspecting Laishites in a surprise assault. Having taken possession of the city, they renamed it Dan. This Dan became the northernmost outpost of the Twelve Tribes, and as such was featured in the common phrase “from Dan to Beersheba.” After the secession of the Ten Tribes from the dynasty of David (931 B.C.), the founding king of the northern kingdom, Jeroboam I, took care to establish an official temple there, complete with the image of a golden calf (1 Kings 12:30). But this northern colony of the tribe of Dan probably remained much smaller in in population than that of those living next to Philistia, in the territory originally allotted to them by Joshua. There was no question of a migration on the part of the whole tribe; it was a modest-sized colony that undertook the conquest of Laish up near the territory of Sidon and Tyre. (NIEBD) Numbers 26:43 All the families of the Shuhamites, according to those who were numbered of them, were 64,400. Nu 1:38,39 2:25,26 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries CLAN OF DAN All the families (clans) of the Shuhamites, according to those who were numbered of them, were 64,400. - Increased from 62, 700 to 64, 400. Merrill - Dan claimed only one clan, Shuham, and totaled 64,400 (vv. 42-43). (BKC) Allen - In Sum: The tribe of Dan numbered 64,400 in the second census, an increase of 1,700 from the 62,700 of the first census (a gain of about 3 percent). There is only one clan. The tribe of Dan is in the tenth rank in both census lists. Alone among the tribes the name of Dan is not mentioned at all in the tribal genealogies of 1 Chronicles 1–8 (see also on vv.26–27, the situation with respect to Zebulun). (EBC) Numbers 26:44 The sons of Asher according to their families: of Imnah, the family of the Imnites; of Ishvi, the family of the Ishvites; of Beriah, the family of the Beriites. he children of Asher: Ge 46:17, Jimnah, Ishuah, Isui, 1Ch 7:30 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries TRIBE OF ASHER The sons of Asher according to their families: of Imnah, the family of the Imnites; of Ishvi, the family of the Ishvites; of Beriah, the family of the Beriites Related Resources: What can we learn from the tribe of Asher? | GotQuestions.org Who was Asher in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Numbers 26:45 Of the sons of Beriah: of Heber, the family of the Heberites; of Malchiel, the family of the Malchielites. Sarah: Ge 46:17 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Of the sons of Beriah: of Heber, the family of the Heberites; of Malchiel, the family of the Malchielites Numbers 26:46 The name of the daughter of Asher was Serah. Nu 1:40,41 Nu 2:27,28 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries AN UNUSUAL DESIGNATION The name of the daughter of Asher was Serah - This is a very unusual notation, but we know nothing else about her. See Serah in Jewish Encyclopedia. Mentioned 3x - Gen. 46:17; Num. 26:46; 1 Chr. 7:30 Related Resources: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Serah Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia Serah McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia Serah American Tract Society Serah Easton's Bible Dictionary Serah Fausset Bible Dictionary Serah Holman Bible Dictionary Serah Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible Serah Numbers 26:47 These are the families of the sons of Asher according to those who were numbered of them, 53,400. the sons of Naphtali: Ge 46:24 1Ch 7:13 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries TOTAL OF ASHERITES These are the families of the sons of Asher according to those who were numbered of them, 53,400 - increased from 41,500 to 53,400. Merrill - There were three clans and two subclans in Asher with a total of 53,400 (vv. 44-47). (BKC) Allen - In Sum: The tribe of Asher numbered 53,400 in the second census, an increase of 11,900 from the 41,500 of the first census (a gain of 29 percent). There are three clans and two subclans, and one daughter. The tribe of Asher is in the eleventh rank in both census lists. The further history of the tribe of Asher is found in 1 Chronicles 7:30–40. (EBC) Numbers 26:48 The sons of Naphtali according to their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites; Shillem: 1Ch 7:13, Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries TRIBE OF NAPHTALI The sons of Naphtali according to their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites - "Jacob’s son Naphtali was his second son by Bilhah (Gen 30:8). The same four sons of Naphtali are named in Gen 46:24–25 and 1 Chr 7:13." (FSB) Related Resources: Who was Naphtali in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org What can we learn from the tribe of Naphtali? | GotQuestions.org Numbers 26:49 of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites; of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites. of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites; of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites. Numbers 26:50 These are the families of Naphtali according to their families; and those who were numbered of them were 45,400. Nu 1:42,43 2:29,30 Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries These are the families of Naphtali according to their families; and those who were numbered of them were 45,400 - decreased from 53,400 to 45,400. Allen - In Sum: The tribe of Naphtali numbered 45,400 in the second census, a decrease of 8,000 from the 53,400 of the first census (a drop of 15 percent). There are four clans. The tribe of Naphtali is in the twelfth rank in both census lists. The names of the sons of Naphtali, but no further history of the tribe, are found in 1 Chronicles 7:13. (EBC) Numbers 26:51 These are those who were numbered of the sons of Israel, 601,730. Numbers 26 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries These are those who were numbered of the sons of Israel, 601,730 - Compared to 603,550 in first census. During the years of wandering 1,200,000 people had died. Despite the decrease in numbers, the total number of males 20 years and older had decreased by only 1,820, so that Israel was still at full strength for their invasion of Canaan. Bush - So great was the divine beneficence, and such the Lord’s faithfulness to his promises, that notwithstanding all the former generation above twenty years of age had passed off the stage, yet so fast had he multiplied their posterity, that in that space of time their numbers had nearly kept good. Ronald Allen - It is utterly remarkable that the total number has remained nearly unchanged even though the people have lived under the most trying conditions for a period of thirty-eight years. There has been the dying of all those who were over the age of twenty at the time of the rebellion at Kadesh, and there have been numerous judgments of God that have come on the people because of this and other rebellions. Then there was the harsh reality of living one’s lifetime in the Desert of Sinai. Given all these factors, the birth rate is not just equal but prodigious. God’s faithfulness to his people is grandly celebrated with this triumphant chapter of census! The point of this number is principally the praise of the Lord. (EBC) (Bold added) NIVSB - Despite all that the people had been through during the years of wilderness experience, their total number was nearly the same as that of those who were first numbered. This remarkable fact is to be regarded as the blessing of the Lord, in fulfillment of his many promises to give numerical strength to the people descended from Abraham through Jacob (see note on Ge 12:2–3). COMPARISON OF CENSUS NUMBERS 1 AND NUMBERS 26 TRIBE FIRST NUMBERING SECOND NUMBERING CHANGE Reuben 46,500 43,730 2,770 decr. Simeon 59,300 22,200 37,100 decr. Gad 45,650 40,500 5,150 decr. Judah 74,600 76,500 1,900 incr. Issachar 54,400 64,300 9,900 incr. Zebulun 57,400 60,500 3,100 incr. Manasseh 32,200 52,700 20,500 incr Ephraim 40,500 32,500 8,000 decr. Benjamin 35,400 45,600 10,200 incr. Dan 62,700 64,400 1,700 incr. Asher 41,500 53,400 11,900 incr Naphtali 53,400 45,400 8,000 decr. TOTAL 603,550 601,730 .1,820 decr Bush - Here it is to be observed that though there was an increase in seven tribes of not less than 74,800 men, yet so great was the decrease in the other five tribes, that the balance against the present census is 1,820, as appears above. Warren