King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the sons of Pharez were; of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites: of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The sons of Peretz were: of Hetzron, the family of the Hetzroni; and of Hamul, the family of the Hamuli.
Berean Standard Bible:
And these were the descendants of Perez: the Hezronite clan from Hezron and the Hamulite clan from Hamul.
American Standard Version:
And the sons of Perez were: of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the sons{H1121} of Pharez{H6557} were; of Hezron{H2696}, the family{H4940} of the Hezronites{H2697}: of Hamul{H2538}, the family{H4940} of the Hamulites{H2539}.
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Commentary for Numbers 26:21
Numbers 26:21 is a verse from the Old Testament that falls within the context of a larger census narrative. This particular verse is part of the detailed genealogical record of the Israelite tribes, specifically focusing on the descendants of Pharez, who was one of the twin sons of Judah (one of the sons of Jacob). The verse lists the two main families descending from Pharez: the Hezronites from Hezron and the Hamulites from Hamul. These genealogies were crucial for the Israelites as they established the tribal affiliations and inheritance rights within the Promised Land.
During this period, following the Exodus from Egypt and the subsequent wandering in the wilderness, the Israelites were preparing to enter and possess the land of Canaan. The census, as commanded by God through Moses, was necessary to determine the number of men eligible for military service and to allocate the land among the tribes. Numbers 26:21, therefore, contributes to the historical record of Israel's ancestral lineage, ensuring the proper distribution of land and the maintenance of tribal identity, which were foundational to Israel's social and religious structure.
The verse reflects the importance of family heritage and lineage in ancient Israelite society, where one's ancestry often determined social status, tribal association, and rights to land and inheritance. It also underscores the meticulous record-keeping of the Israelites, which was essential for preserving their history and fulfilling the divine promises made to their ancestors, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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. - Strong's Number: H6557
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פֶּרֶץ
Transliteration: Perets
Pronunciation: peh'-rets
Description: the same as פֶּרֶץ; Perets, the name of two Israelites; Perez, Pharez. - Strong's Number: H2696
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֶצְרוֹן
Transliteration: Chetsrôwn
Pronunciation: khets-rone'
Description: from חָצֵר; court-yard; Chetsron, the name of a place in Palestine; also of two Israelites; Hezron. - 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). - Strong's Number: H2697
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֶצְרוֹנִי
Transliteration: Chetsrôwnîy
Pronunciation: khets-ro-nee'
Description: patronymically from חֶצְרוֹן; a Chetsronite or (collectively) descendants of Chetsron; Hezronites. - Strong's Number: H2538
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָמוּל
Transliteration: Châmûwl
Pronunciation: khaw-mool'
Description: from חָמַל; pitied; Chamul, an Israelite; Hamul. - Strong's Number: H2539
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָמוּלִי
Transliteration: Châmûwlîy
Pronunciation: khaw-moo-lee'
Description: patronymically from חָמוּל; a Chamulite (collectively) or descendants of Chamul; Hamulites.