(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the name of the daughter of Asher [was] Sarah.
The name of Asher's daughter was Serach.
And the name of Asher’s daughter was Serah.
And the name of the daughter of Asher was Serah.
And the name{H8034} of the daughter{H1323} of Asher{H836} was Sarah{H8294}.
Numbers 26:46 is a verse that falls within a larger census passage in the book of Numbers, which is the fourth book of the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament. The book of Numbers primarily chronicles the Israelites' journey from Mount Sinai to the plains of Moab on the edge of the Promised Land, including various laws and narratives.
The verse specifically mentions the daughter of Asher, named Sarah. Asher was one of the twelve sons of Jacob (also known as Israel), and his descendants made up one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The genealogies recorded in Numbers 26 were part of a second census taken by Moses and Eleazar the priest at the command of God, to determine the number of men available for military service and to allocate land in the Promised Land among the tribes.
The mention of Sarah, the daughter of Asher, is significant in the context of establishing the lineage and the family units within the tribe. The inclusion of women in these genealogies was less common, so Sarah's mention may indicate her importance or role within the tribe, possibly as a matriarchal figure or as part of a line that held particular significance.
In summary, Numbers 26:46 provides a snapshot of the Israelite community's structure as they prepared to enter the land of Canaan. It emphasizes the importance of lineage and inheritance, which were foundational to the Israelites' understanding of their identity as a people and their relationship to the land God promised to their ancestors. Sarah's inclusion in this census reflects the careful documentation of the tribal affiliations and family connections that were vital to the social and religious fabric of ancient Israel.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)