King James Version:
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The sons of Joseph after their families [were] Manasseh and Ephraim.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The sons of Yosef, by their families, were M'nasheh and Efrayim.
Berean Standard Bible:
The descendants of Joseph included the clans of Manasseh and Ephraim.
American Standard Version:
The sons of Joseph after their families: Manasseh and Ephraim.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The sons{H1121} of Joseph{H3130} after their families{H4940} were Manasseh{H4519} and Ephraim{H669}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 46:20
- And unto Joseph in the land of Egypt were born Manasseh and Ephraim, which Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On bare unto him.
Genesis 41:51
- And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, [said he], hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house.
Genesis 41:52
- And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.
Genesis 48:5
- And now thy two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, which were born unto thee in the land of Egypt before I came unto thee into Egypt, [are] mine; as Reuben and Simeon, they shall be mine.
Genesis 48:13
- And Joseph took them both, Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel's left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel's right hand, and brought [them] near unto him.
Genesis 48:20
- And he blessed them that day, saying, In thee shall Israel bless, saying, God make thee as Ephraim and as Manasseh: and he set Ephraim before Manasseh.
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Commentary for Numbers 26:28
Numbers 26:28 is a verse from the Old Testament that falls within the context of a detailed census taken of the Israelite tribes in the wilderness of Sinai. This census occurred after the exodus from Egypt and before the Israelites entered the Promised Land. The book of Numbers records the number of males eligible for military service from each tribe, and this particular verse lists the descendants of Joseph, who is one of the twelve sons of Jacob (Israel).
Joseph's two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, are mentioned as the progenitors of two of the twelve tribes of Israel. Although Joseph was one of Jacob's sons, his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, were each given the status of a tribe, effectively replacing Joseph as a single tribe and increasing the number of tribes to thirteen. However, the tribe of Levi was set apart for priestly duties and not included in the military censuses, thus maintaining the symbolic number of twelve tribes.
The historical context of this verse reflects the organization of the Israelite community as they prepared to enter Canaan. The census was crucial for determining the allocation of land and the military strength of each tribe. The tribe of Manasseh and the tribe of Ephraim were significant in the settlement of the land and played roles in the subsequent history of Israel.
Themes present in this verse include:
1. **Divine Promises**: The enumeration of the tribes and their descendants underscores God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob that their descendants would be as numerous as the stars in the sky (Genesis 15:5).
2. **Identity and Heritage**: The listing of families and clans emphasizes the importance of lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israel.
3. **Preparation for Conquest**: The census was a practical step in preparing the Israelites for the conquest and division of Canaan.
4. **God's Sovereignty**: The inclusion of Manasseh and Ephraim as tribes, despite Joseph's status as a patriarch, illustrates God's sovereignty in shaping the nation of Israel.
5. **Blessing and Favor**: The mention of Joseph's sons may also allude to the special blessing given to Ephraim and Manasseh by Jacob (Israel), where Ephraim, the younger, was given precedence over Manasseh, the elder (Genesis 48).
This verse is part of a larger narrative that weaves together the themes of God's faithfulness, the fulfillment of promises, and the shaping of a nation chosen by God to be a light to all nations.
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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: H3130
There are 193 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹסֵף
Transliteration: Yôwçêph
Pronunciation: yo-safe'
Description: future of יָסַף; let him add (or perhaps simply active participle adding); Joseph, the name of seven Israelites; Joseph. Compare יְהוֹסֵף. - 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: H4519
There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְנַשֶּׁה
Transliteration: Mᵉnashsheh
Pronunciation: men-ash-sheh'
Description: from נָשָׁה; causing to forget; Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; Manasseh. - Strong's Number: H669
There are 313 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶפְרַיִם
Transliteration: ʼEphrayim
Pronunciation: ef-rah'-yim
Description: dual of masculine form of אֶפְרָת; double fruit; Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; Ephraim, Ephraimites.