Numbers 26:19

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

The sons of Judah [were] Er and Onan: and Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan.

Complete Jewish Bible:

The sons of Y'hudah: First 'Er and Onan, but 'Er and Onan died in the land of Kena'an.

Berean Standard Bible:

The sons of Judah were Er and Onan, but they died in the land of Canaan.

American Standard Version:

The sons of Judah: Er and Onan; and Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

The sons^{H1121} of Judah^{H3063} were Er^{H6147} and Onan^{H209}: and Er^{H6147} and Onan^{H209} died^{H4191} in the land^{H776} of Canaan^{H3667}.

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Commentary for Numbers 26:19

Numbers 26:19 is a verse that falls within the context of a larger census conducted among the Israelites in the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho, as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. This census was carried out by Moses and Eleazar the priest, and it served to number the fighting men of each tribe, ensuring that the land of Canaan could be apportioned according to tribe and family size.

The verse specifically mentions the sons of Judah, Er and Onan, noting that they died in the land of Canaan. This reference is a brief allusion to a more detailed narrative found in Genesis 38, where Er and Onan are featured in the story of Judah and his family. According to that account, Er, the eldest son of Judah, was wicked in the sight of the Lord and was put to death. Following the customs of levirate marriage, Onan was then supposed to marry Er's widow, Tamar, to produce an heir for his brother, but he too acted wickedly and was struck down by the Lord.

The mention of Er and Onan's deaths in Numbers 26:19 serves as a historical note, reminding the reader of the earlier events and setting the stage for the continuation of Judah's lineage through his other sons. It also underscores the theme of divine justice and the importance of obeying God's laws, as the deaths of Er and Onan were a direct consequence of their disobedience. This verse, therefore, not only provides a snapshot of the family records of Judah but also reinforces the broader biblical theme that actions have consequences, and God's justice prevails even across generations.

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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: H3063
   There are 754 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהוּדָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhûwdâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-hoo-daw'
   Description: from יָדָה; celebrated; Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory; Judah.
   
3. Strong's Number: H6147
   There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֵר
   Transliteration: ʻÊr
   Pronunciation: ayr
   Description: from עוּר; watchful; Er, the name of two Israelites; Er.
   
4. Strong's Number: H209
   There are 395 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אוֹנָן
   Transliteration: ʼÔwnân
   Pronunciation: o-nawn'
   Description: a variation of אוֹנוֹ; strong; Onan, a son of Judah; Onan.
   
5. Strong's Number: H4191
   There are 694 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מוּת
   Transliteration: mûwth
   Pronunciation: mooth
   Description: a primitive root; to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill; [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise.
   
6. Strong's Number: H776
   There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶרֶץ
   Transliteration: ʼerets
   Pronunciation: eh'-rets
   Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world.
   
7. Strong's Number: H3667
   There are 91 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כְּנַעַן
   Transliteration: Kᵉnaʻan
   Pronunciation: ken-ah'-an
   Description: from כָּנַע; humiliated; Kenaan, a son a Ham; also the country inhabited by him; Canaan, merchant, traffick.