King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites: of Carmi, the family of the Carmites.
Complete Jewish Bible:
of Hetzron, the family of the Hetzroni; and of Karmi the family of the Karmi.
Berean Standard Bible:
the Hezronite clan from Hezron, and the Carmite clan from Carmi.
American Standard Version:
of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; of Carmi, the family of the Carmites.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Of Hezron{H2696}, the family{H4940} of the Hezronites{H2697}: of Carmi{H3756}, the family{H4940} of the Carmites{H3757}.
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Commentary for Numbers 26:6
1. Themes:
- Genealogy and Identity: The verse emphasizes the importance of lineage and tribal affiliation within Israelite society, which was crucial for determining inheritance, social status, and religious responsibilities.
- Divine Promises: By cataloging the families descending from Hezron and Carmi, the verse reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham to make his descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky (Genesis 15:5).
- Preparation for Conquest: The census taken in Numbers 26 was intended to prepare the Israelites for the distribution of the Promised Land, ensuring that each tribe and family received their allotted inheritance.
2. Historical Context:
- The book of Numbers recounts events that occurred during the Israelites' 40-year wilderness journey, following their exodus from Egypt and preceding their entry into the Promised Land.
- Numbers 26:6 specifically is part of a larger census conducted near the end of this period, as the new generation of Israelites was about to enter and possess the land of Canaan.
- The census was necessary because the previous generation had died out due to their unbelief and rebellion against God, and their children were now ready to inherit the land.
- Hezron and Carmi were descendants of Judah, one of the sons of Jacob (Israel). The Judahite line was significant because King David and later Jesus Christ would come from this tribe, as prophesied in biblical tradition.
- This verse is situated in a section (Numbers 26:1-51) that details the census of the new generation, tribe by tribe, family by family, providing a snapshot of the Israelite population on the brink of a new era.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H2696
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֶצְרוֹן
Transliteration: Chetsrôwn
Pronunciation: khets-rone'
Description: from חָצֵר; court-yard; Chetsron, the name of a place in Palestine; also of two Israelites; Hezron. - 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: H2697
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֶצְרוֹנִי
Transliteration: Chetsrôwnîy
Pronunciation: khets-ro-nee'
Description: patronymically from חֶצְרוֹן; a Chetsronite or (collectively) descendants of Chetsron; Hezronites. - Strong's Number: H3756
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כַּרְמִי
Transliteration: Karmîy
Pronunciation: kar-mee'
Description: from כֶּרֶם; gardener; Karmi, the name of three Israelites; Carmi. - Strong's Number: H3757
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כַּרְמִי
Transliteration: Karmîy
Pronunciation: kar-mee'
Description: patronymically from כַּרְמִי; a Karmite or descendant of Karmi; Carmites.