Numbers 26:48

King James Version:

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[Of] the sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites: of Guni, the family of the Gunites:

Complete Jewish Bible:

The descendants of Naftali, by their families: of Yachtze'el, the families of the Yachtze'eli; of Guni, the family of the Guni;

Berean Standard Bible:

These were the descendants of Naphtali by their clans: The Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel, the Gunite clan from Guni,

American Standard Version:

The sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Of the sons^{H1121} of Naphtali^{H5321} after their families^{H4940}: of Jahzeel^{H3183}, the family^{H4940} of the Jahzeelites^{H3184}: of Guni^{H1476}, the family^{H4940} of the Gunites^{H1477}:

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Commentary for Numbers 26:48

Numbers 26:48 is a verse that falls within the context of a larger census conducted among the Israelites in the plains of Moab by the Jordan River, near Jericho. This census was taken as a means to prepare for the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, as the new generation was about to enter and possess the land promised to their ancestors by God.

The specific verse is part of the detailed genealogical records of the tribe of Naphtali, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Naphtali was one of the sons of Jacob, and his descendants made up the tribe that bore his name. In Numbers 26:48, the verse lists two of Naphtali's sons, Jahzeel and Guni, and their respective families, the Jahzeelites and the Gunites. This enumeration is significant because it not only records the lineage and families of the Naphtalites but also serves to ensure that each family within the tribe would receive an inheritance in the land of Canaan.

The themes present in this verse include the importance of genealogy in ancient Israelite society, the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs regarding the land, and the preparation for the distribution of the inheritance to each tribe and family. This careful record-keeping was essential for maintaining tribal identity and ensuring fair distribution of land, which was central to the economic and social structure of Israelite society. The verse also reflects the broader biblical theme of God's faithfulness to His people, as He leads them into the land He had sworn to give to their forefathers.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. 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.
   
2. Strong's Number: H5321
   There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נַפְתָּלִי
   Transliteration: Naphtâlîy
   Pronunciation: naf-taw-lee'
   Description: from פָּתַל; my wrestling; Naphtali, a son of Jacob, with the tribe descended from him, and its territory; Naphtali.
   
3. 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).
   
4. Strong's Number: H3183
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יַחְצְאֵל
   Transliteration: Yachtsᵉʼêl
   Pronunciation: yakh-tseh-ale'
   Description: from חָצָהlemma חָעָה ayin, corrected to חָצָה and אֵל; God will allot; Jachtseel, an Israelite; Jahzeel. Compare יַחְצִיאֵל.
   
5. Strong's Number: H3184
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יַחְצְאֵלִי
   Transliteration: Yachtsᵉʼêlîy
   Pronunciation: yakh-tseh-ay-lee'
   Description: patronymically from יַחְצְאֵל; a Jachtseelite (collectively) or descendants of Jachtseel; Jahzeelites.
   
6. Strong's Number: H1476
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גּוּנִי
   Transliteration: Gûwnîy
   Pronunciation: goo-nee'
   Description: probably from גָּנַן; protected; Guni, the name of two Israelites; Guni.
   
7. Strong's Number: H1477
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גּוּנִי
   Transliteration: Gûwnîy
   Pronunciation: goo-nee'
   Description: patronymically from גּוּנִי; a Gunite (collectively with article prefix) or descendants of Guni; Gunites.