King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
[Of] the sons of Zebulun after their families: of Sered, the family of the Sardites: of Elon, the family of the Elonites: of Jahleel, the family of the Jahleelites.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The descendants of Z'vulun, by their families, were: of Sered, the family of the Sardi; of Elon, the family of the Eloni; and of Yachle'el, the family of the Yachle'eli.
Berean Standard Bible:
These were the descendants of Zebulun by their clans: The Seredite clan from Sered, the Elonite clan from Elon, and the Jahleelite clan from Jahleel.
American Standard Version:
The sons of Zebulun after their families: of Sered, the family of the Seredites; of Elon, the family of the Elonites; of Jahleel, the family of the Jahleelites.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Of the sons{H1121} of Zebulun{H2074} after their families{H4940}: of Sered{H5624}, the family{H4940} of the Sardites{H5625}: of Elon{H356}, the family{H4940} of the Elonites{H440}: of Jahleel{H3177}, the family{H4940} of the Jahleelites{H3178}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 46:14
- And the sons of Zebulun; Sered, and Elon, and Jahleel.
Genesis 30:19
- And Leah conceived again, and bare Jacob the sixth son.
Genesis 30:20
- And Leah said, God hath endued me [with] a good dowry; now will my husband dwell with me, because I have born him six sons: and she called his name Zebulun.
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Commentary for Numbers 26:26
**Themes:**
Numbers 26:26 is part of a larger census narrative in the Book of Numbers, which is focused on the theme of preparation for entering the Promised Land. This specific verse details the genealogical record of the tribe of Zebulun, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The themes highlighted in this verse include:
1. **Genealogy and Identity:** The verse emphasizes the importance of family lineage and tribal identity within ancient Israelite society.
2. **Divine Promises:** The census serves to reaffirm the covenantal promises made by God to the patriarchs, ensuring that each tribe, including Zebulun, has a designated inheritance in the land of Canaan.
3. **Preparation for Conquest:** The detailed record-keeping of the fighting men in each tribe is crucial for the organization and distribution of the land they are about to possess.
4. **Just Distribution:** The census ensures that the land is divided fairly among the tribes and families according to their size.
**Historical Context:**
The Book of Numbers narrates events that occur during the 40-year wilderness journey of the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt and before their entry into the Promised Land. The census taken in Numbers 26 is the second such enumeration, the first having been recorded in Numbers 1. The first census was taken at Mount Sinai, while the second, which includes Numbers 26:26, was conducted in the plains of Moab, east of the Jordan River, near the end of the wilderness wanderings.
The historical context of this verse is significant because it reflects a period of transition for the Israelites. They are on the verge of a new era as they prepare to conquer and settle in Canaan. The detailed genealogical records were essential for establishing the legal rights of each tribe and family to their inheritance in the land. This census also served to muster the fighting forces and to reorganize the tribal structure following the death of the first generation of Israelites who had left Egypt, due to their disobedience and lack of faith.
In summary, Numbers 26:26 is a verse that provides a snapshot of the tribe of Zebulun's lineage, playing a part in the broader narrative of Israel's journey towards nationhood and the fulfillment of God's promises to them concerning the land of Canaan.
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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: H2074
There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זְבוּלוּן
Transliteration: Zᵉbûwlûwn
Pronunciation: zeb-oo-loon'
Description: or זְבֻלוּן; or זְבוּלֻן; from זָבַל; habitation; Zebulon, a son of Jacob; also his territory and tribe; Zebulun. - 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: H5624
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סֶרֶד
Transliteration: Çered
Pronunciation: seh'-red
Description: from a primitive root meaning to tremble; trembling; Sered, an Israelite; Sered. - Strong's Number: H5625
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סַרְדִּי
Transliteration: Çardîy
Pronunciation: sar-dee'
Description: patron from סֶרֶד; a Seredite (collectively) or descendants of Sered; Sardites. - Strong's Number: H356
There are 120 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵילוֹן
Transliteration: ʼÊylôwn
Pronunciation: ay-lone'
Description: or (shortened) אֵלוֹן ; or אֵילֹן ; from אַיִל; oak-grove; Elon, the name of a place in Palestine, and also of one Hittite, two Israelites; Elon. - Strong's Number: H440
There are 91 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵלוֹנִי
Transliteration: ʼÊlôwnîy
Pronunciation: ay-lo-nee'
Description: or rather (shortened) אֵלֹנִי; patron from אַלּוֹן; an Elonite or descendant (collectively) of Elon; Elonites. - Strong's Number: H3177
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יַחְלְאֵל
Transliteration: Yachlᵉʼêl
Pronunciation: yakh-leh-ale'
Description: from יָחַל and אֵל; expectant of God; Jachleel, an Israelite; Jahleel. - Strong's Number: H3178
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יַחְלְאֵלִי
Transliteration: Yachlᵉʼêlîy
Pronunciation: yakh-leh-ay-lee'
Description: patronymically from יַחְלְאֵל; a Jachleelite or descendant of Jachleel; Jahleelites.