Numbers 26:15

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

The children of Gad after their families: of Zephon, the family of the Zephonites: of Haggi, the family of the Haggites: of Shuni, the family of the Shunites:

Complete Jewish Bible:

The descendants of Gad, by their families, were: of Tz'fon, the family of the Tz'foni; of Haggi, the family of the Haggi; of Shuni, the family of the Shuni;

Berean Standard Bible:

These were the descendants of Gad by their clans: The Zephonite clan from Zephon, the Haggite clan from Haggi, the Shunite clan from Shuni,

American Standard Version:

The sons of Gad after their families: of Zephon, the family of the Zephonites; of Haggi, the family of the Haggites; of Shuni, the family of the Shunites;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

The children^{H1121} of Gad^{H1410} after their families^{H4940}: of Zephon^{H6827}, the family^{H4940} of the Zephonites^{H6831}: of Haggi^{H2291}, the family^{H4940} of the Haggites^{H2291}: of Shuni^{H7764}, the family^{H4940} of the Shunites^{H7765}:

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Commentary for Numbers 26:15

1. **Themes:**
- **Genealogy and Identity:** Numbers 26:15 is part of a census that emphasizes the importance of genealogical records in defining the identity and structure of the Israelite tribes. It highlights the continuity and distinctiveness of the Gadite clans.
- **Divine Promises:** The detailed account of the families of Gad underscores God's promise to Abraham to make his descendants a great nation. This census is a step towards the allocation of the Promised Land, fulfilling the covenant.
- **Preparation for Conquest:** This verse is part of the preparations for the conquest of Canaan. Knowing the number of fighting men and the structure of each tribe was crucial for organizing the military campaign and the division of the land.

2. **Historical Context:**
- **Time Period:** The book of Numbers covers a period of about 39 years, from the second year after the Exodus from Egypt to the fortieth year, just before the Israelites enter the Promised Land.
- **Location:** The Israelites are in the plains of Moab, east of the Jordan River, preparing to cross into Canaan after wandering in the wilderness.
- **Purpose of the Census:** This second census (the first was in Numbers 1) was ordered by God to determine the size of the new generation that would inherit the land, as the first generation had died in the wilderness due to their unbelief.
- **Tribe of Gad:** Gad was one of the ten northern tribes of Israel, and their territory was allotted on the eastern side of the Jordan River. The tribe of Gad was known for their military prowess, particularly their skill in archery.
- **Post-Conquest Significance:** After the conquest, the tribe of Gad settled in a region known for its suitability for livestock, which was significant given that they were a tribe with large numbers of livestock (Numbers 32).

In summary, Numbers 26:15 reflects the themes of identity, divine promise, and military organization within the historical context of the Israelites' preparation to enter and possess the Promised Land. It also sets the stage for the distribution of tribal territories, which would occur after the conquest.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
2. Strong's Number: H1410
   There are 67 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גָּד
   Transliteration: Gâd
   Pronunciation: gawd
   Description: from גּוּד; Gad, a son of Jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet; Gad.
   
3. Strong's Number: H4940
   There are 224 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִשְׁפָּחָה
   Transliteration: mishpâchâh
   Pronunciation: mish-paw-khaw'
   Description: from שָׁפָה (compare שִׁפְחָה); a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people; family, kind(-red).
   
4. Strong's Number: H6827
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צְפוֹן
   Transliteration: Tsᵉphôwn
   Pronunciation: tsef-one'
   Description: probably for צִפְיוֹן; Tsephon, an Israelite; Zephon.
   
5. Strong's Number: H6831
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צְפוֹנִי
   Transliteration: Tsᵉphôwnîy
   Pronunciation: tsef-o-nee'
   Description: patronymically from צְפוֹן; a Tsephonite, or (collectively) descendants of Tsephon; Zephonites.
   
6. Strong's Number: H2291
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חַגִּי
   Transliteration: Chaggîy
   Pronunciation: khag-ghee'
   Description: from חָגַג; festive; Chaggi, an Israelite; also (patronymically) a Chaggite, or descendant of the same; Haggi, Haggites.
   
7. Strong's Number: H7764
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שׁוּנִי
   Transliteration: Shûwnîy
   Pronunciation: shoo-nee'
   Description: from an unused root meaning to rest; quiet; Shuni, an Israelite; Shuni.
   
8. Strong's Number: H7765
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שׁוּנִי
   Transliteration: Shûwnîy
   Pronunciation: shoo-nee'
   Description: patronymic from שׁוּנִי; a Shunite (collectively) or descendants of Shuni; Shunites.