King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
The sons of Benjamin after their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites: of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites: of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites:
Complete Jewish Bible:
The descendants of Binyamin, by their families were: of Bela, the family of the Bal'i; of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbeli; of Achiram, the family of the Achirami;
Berean Standard Bible:
These were the descendants of Benjamin by their clans: The Belaite clan from Bela, the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel, the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram,
American Standard Version:
The sons of Benjamin after their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites; of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites; of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The sons{H1121} of Benjamin{H1144} after their families{H4940}: of Bela{H1106}, the family{H4940} of the Belaites{H1108}: of Ashbel{H788}, the family{H4940} of the Ashbelites{H789}: of Ahiram{H297}, the family{H4940} of the Ahiramites{H298}:
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Chronicles 8:1
- ¶ Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third,
Genesis 46:2
- And God spake unto Israel in the visions of the night, and said, Jacob, Jacob. And he said, Here [am] I.
1 Chronicles 7:6
- [The sons] of Benjamin; Bela, and Becher, and Jediael, three.
1 Chronicles 7:12
- Shuppim also, and Huppim, the children of Ir, [and] Hushim, the sons of Aher.
Genesis 46:21
- And the sons of Benjamin [were] Belah, and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard.
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Commentary for Numbers 26:38
Numbers 26:38 is a verse from the Old Testament that falls within the larger context of the book of Numbers, which records the census of the Israelite tribes as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. The book is traditionally attributed to Moses and is part of the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible.
The verse specifically lists the descendants of Benjamin, one of the twelve sons of Jacob (Israel), and thus one of the twelve tribes of Israel. It mentions three of Benjamin's sons—Bela, Ashbel, and Ahiram—and the respective clans that descended from them: the Belaites, the Ashbelites, and the Ahiramites. This detailed genealogy serves several purposes within the biblical narrative:
1. **Identity and Heritage**: It establishes the lineage and identity of the tribe of Benjamin, which is important for understanding the tribal structure and inheritance rights within Israelite society.
2. **Divine Promises**: The census and the recording of these family records demonstrate the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars in the sky (Genesis 15:5).
3. **Land Allocation**: The information was crucial for the division of the land of Canaan among the tribes, as the size of each family group would determine the amount of land they would receive.
4. **Military Organization**: The census also served a practical purpose in organizing the Israelite community for military service and duty.
5. **Theological Significance**: The detailed attention to each tribe, including Benjamin, emphasizes God's concern for every individual and family within the larger community of Israel.
In summary, Numbers 26:38 is part of a larger census that reflects the importance of genealogies in ancient Israel for establishing identity, inheritance, and community organization. It also underscores the fulfillment of God's covenantal promises to the patriarchs and highlights the meticulous care with which God regards each component of His people.
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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: H1144
There are 156 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בִּנְיָמִין
Transliteration: Binyâmîyn
Pronunciation: bin-yaw-mene'
Description: from בֵּן and יָמִין; son of (the) right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; Benjamin. - 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: H1106
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֶּלַע
Transliteration: Belaʻ
Pronunciation: beh'-lah
Description: the same as בֶּלַע; Bela, the name of a place, also of an Edomite and of two Israelites; Bela. - Strong's Number: H1108
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּלְעִי
Transliteration: Balʻîy
Pronunciation: bel-ee'
Description: patronymically from בֶּלַע; a Belaite (collectively) or descendants of Bela; Belaites. - Strong's Number: H788
There are 58 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַשְׁבֵּל
Transliteration: ʼAshbêl
Pronunciation: ash-bale'
Description: probably from the same as שֹׁבֶל; flowing; Ashbel, an Israelite; Ashbel. - Strong's Number: H789
There are 246 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַשְׁבֵּלִי
Transliteration: ʼAshbêlîy
Pronunciation: ash-bay-lee'
Description: patronymic from אַשְׁבֵּל; an Ashbelite (collectively) or descendant of Ashbel; Ashbelites. - Strong's Number: H297
There are 142 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲחִירָם
Transliteration: ʼĂchîyrâm
Pronunciation: akh-ee-rawm'
Description: from אָח and רוּם; brother of height (i.e. high); Achiram, an Israelite; Ahiram. - Strong's Number: H298
There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲחִירָמִי
Transliteration: ʼĂchîyrâmîy
Pronunciation: akh-ee-raw-mee'
Description: patronymic from אֲחִירָם; an Achiramite or descendant (collectively) of Achiram; Ahiramites.