King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Of the sons of Beriah: of Heber, the family of the Heberites: of Malchiel, the family of the Malchielites.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Of the descendants of B'ri'ah: of Hever, the family of the Hevri; and of Malki'el, the family of the Malki'eli.
Berean Standard Bible:
And these were the descendants of Beriah: the Heberite clan from Heber and the Malchielite clan from Malchiel.
American Standard Version:
Of the sons of Beriah: of Heber, the family of the Heberites; of Malchiel, the family of the Malchielites.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Of the sons{H1121} of Beriah{H1283}: of Heber{H2268}, the family{H4940} of the Heberites{H2277}: of Malchiel{H4439}, the family{H4940} of the Malchielites{H4440}.
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Commentary for Numbers 26:45
Numbers 26:45 is a verse from the Old Testament that falls within the section of the Bible known as the Torah (Pentateuch) and specifically within the book of Numbers, which is the fourth book of the Hebrew Bible. The book of Numbers recounts the story of the Israelites following their exodus from Egypt, as they journey through the wilderness on their way to the Promised Land. It includes a census, various laws, and narratives about the challenges and struggles faced by the Israelite community during this time.
The verse itself is part of a larger passage detailing a second census taken of the Israelite people in the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho, near the end of their 40-year journey in the wilderness. This census was meant to determine the number of men eligible for military service and to reapportion the land of Canaan among the tribes.
In Numbers 26:45, the focus is on the lineage of Beriah, who was a descendant of Benjamin, one of the twelve sons of Jacob (Israel). The verse specifically mentions two of Beriah's sons, Heber and Malchiel, and their respective descendants, the Heberites and the Malchielites. These familial groups are part of the larger tribal structure of the Israelites, and this genealogical information was crucial for establishing inheritance rights and maintaining the tribal identity within the nation of Israel.
The historical context of this verse reflects the importance of genealogies in ancient Israelite society. Lineage was closely tied to property rights, social status, and religious roles. By documenting the families and clans, the Israelites ensured that each group knew their heritage and their place within the larger community. This was particularly important as they stood on the brink of entering and settling the land of Canaan, where the division of land according to tribal affiliations would be a significant factor in their national life.
In summary, Numbers 26:45 is a snapshot of Israelite genealogy that underscores the significance of family heritage and tribal identity in the socio-political and religious structure of ancient Israel. It reflects the careful record-keeping of the time and the transition from a nomadic life in the wilderness to a more settled existence in the Promised Land, where knowing one's ancestry had practical implications for land distribution and community organization.
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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: H1283
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בְּרִיעָה
Transliteration: Bᵉrîyʻâh
Pronunciation: ber-ee'-aw
Description: apparently from the feminine of רַע with a prepositional prefix; in trouble; Beriah, the name of four Israelites; Beriah. - Strong's Number: H2268
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֶבֶר
Transliteration: Cheber
Pronunciation: kheh'-ber
Description: the same as חֶבֶר; community; Cheber, the name of a Kenite and of three Israelites; Heber. - 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: H2277
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֶבְרִי
Transliteration: Chebrîy
Pronunciation: kheb-ree'
Description: patronymically from חֶבֶר; a Chebrite (collectively) or descendants of Cheber; Heberites. - Strong's Number: H4439
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַלְכִּיאֵל
Transliteration: Malkîyʼêl
Pronunciation: mal-kee-ale'
Description: from מֶלֶךְ and אֵל; king of (i.e. appointed by) God; Malkiel, an Israelite; Malchiel. - Strong's Number: H4440
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַלְכִּיאֵלִי
Transliteration: Malkîyʼêlîy
Pronunciation: mal-kee-ay-lee'
Description: patronymical from מַלְכִּיאֵל; a Malkielite or descendant of Malkiel; Malchielite.