Numbers 26:58

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

These [are] the families of the Levites: the family of the Libnites, the family of the Hebronites, the family of the Mahlites, the family of the Mushites, the family of the Korathites. And Kohath begat Amram.

Complete Jewish Bible:

These are the families of Levi: the family of the Livni, the family of the Hevroni, the family of the Machli, the family of the Mushi and the family of the Korchi. K'hat was the father of 'Amram.

Berean Standard Bible:

These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram,

American Standard Version:

These are the families of Levi: the family of the Libnites, the family of the Hebronites, the family of the Mahlites, the family of the Mushites, the family of the Korahites. And Kohath begat Amram.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

These are the families^{H4940} of the Levites^{H3881}: the family^{H4940} of the Libnites^{H3846}, the family^{H4940} of the Hebronites^{H2276}, the family^{H4940} of the Mahlites^{H4250}, the family^{H4940} of the Mushites^{H4188}, the family^{H4940} of the Korathites^{H7145}. And Kohath^{H6955} begat^{H3205} Amram^{H6019}.

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Commentary for Numbers 26:58

1. **Themes:**
- **Genealogical Record:** Numbers 26:58 is part of a larger census and genealogical record of the Israelite tribes, emphasizing the importance of lineage and inheritance in the Israelite society. It specifically lists the families descended from Levi, the priestly tribe, which had a unique role and status in Israel.
- **Divine Ordinance:** The detailed account reflects God's command to Moses and Eleazar to take a census of the Israelite community by their ancestral houses, ensuring proper allocation of the Promised Land and maintaining the tribal inheritances.
- **Identity and Organization:** The verse underscores the significance of tribal and family identities in maintaining social order and religious duties, as the Levites were responsible for priestly services and the care of the Tabernacle.

2. **Historical Context:**
- **Time Period:** The events recorded in Numbers 26 occurred toward the end of the Israelites' wilderness wanderings, approximately 1400 BCE, just before they entered the Promised Land.
- **Wilderness Wanderings:** The Israelites had been wandering in the wilderness for about 40 years as a punishment for their lack of faith and disobedience after the Exodus from Egypt.
- **Preparation for Conquest:** This census was crucial as it prepared the people for the distribution of the land of Canaan among the tribes. It was essential to know the size and composition of each tribe for the apportionment of the land.
- **Transition of Leadership:** The census also marked a transition from the first generation that left Egypt, which had perished in the wilderness, to the second generation that would enter and conquer the Promised Land under the leadership of Joshua.
- **Levitical Exception:** Unlike the other tribes, the Levites were not given a territorial inheritance but were instead scattered throughout the other tribes' territories, living off the tithes and offerings of the Israelites. This was because their inheritance was the Lord himself, and they were to serve Him full-time in the Tabernacle (and later the Temple).

The verse highlights the continuity of the Levitical line, particularly mentioning Kohath and his descendant Amram, who was the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, thus reinforcing the importance of the Levitical priesthood in the religious life of Israel.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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).
   
2. Strong's Number: H3881
   There are 258 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: לֵוִיִּי
   Transliteration: Lêvîyîy
   Pronunciation: lay-vee-ee'
   Description: or לֵוִי; patronymically from לֵוִי; a Levite or descendant of Levi; Leviite.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3846
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: לִבְנִי
   Transliteration: Libnîy
   Pronunciation: lib-nee'
   Description: patronymically from לִבְנִי; a Libnite or descendants of Libni (collectively); Libnites.
   
4. Strong's Number: H2276
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חֶבְרוֹנִי
   Transliteration: Chebrôwnîy
   Pronunciation: kheb-ro-nee'
   Description: or חֶבְרֹנִי; patronymically from חֶבְרוֹן; Chebronite (collectively), an inhabitant of Chebron; Hebronites.
   
5. Strong's Number: H4250
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מַחְלִי
   Transliteration: Machlîy
   Pronunciation: makh-lee'
   Description: patronymical from מַחְלִי; a Machlite or (collectively) descendants of Machli; Mahlites.
   
6. Strong's Number: H4188
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מוּשִׁי
   Transliteration: Mûwshîy
   Pronunciation: moo-shee'
   Description: patronymical from מוּשִׁי; a Mushite (collectively) or descendants of Mushi; Mushites.
   
7. Strong's Number: H7145
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קׇרְחִי
   Transliteration: Qorchîy
   Pronunciation: kor-khee'
   Description: patronymic from קֹרַח; a Korchite (collectively) or descendants of Korach; Korahite, Korathite, sons of Kore, Korhite.
   
8. Strong's Number: H6955
   There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קְהָת
   Transliteration: Qᵉhâth
   Pronunciation: keh-hawth'
   Description: from an unused root meaning to ally oneself; allied; Kehath, an Israelite; Kohath.
   
9. Strong's Number: H3205
   There are 403 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָלַד
   Transliteration: yâlad
   Pronunciation: yaw-lad'
   Description: a primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage; bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman).
   
10. Strong's Number: H6019
    There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עַמְרָם
    Transliteration: ʻAmrâm
    Pronunciation: am-rawm'
    Description: probably from עַם and רוּם; high people; Amram, the name of two Israelites; Amram.