Genesis 46:23
Genesis 46:23 in Multiple Translations
The son of Dan: Hushim.
¶ And the sons of Dan; Hushim.
And the sons of Dan: Hushim.
And the son of Dan was Hushim.
The son of Dan: Hushim.
Also the sonnes of Dan: Hushim.
And sons of Dan: Hushim.
The son of Dan: Hushim.
And the sons of Dan; Hushim.
The sons of Dan: Husim.
Jacob and Bilhah’s older son was Dan. Dan’s son was, – Hushim
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 46:23
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Genesis 46:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְנֵי
דָ֖ן
חֻשִֽׁים
וּ/בְנֵי
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
דָ֖ן
Dân
H1835
Dan
N-proper
חֻשִֽׁים
Chûwshîym
H2366
Hushim
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 46:23
וּ/בְנֵי
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [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. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
דָ֖ן
Dân
H1835
"Dan"
N-proper
Dan was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Dan was known for its skills in warfare and is mentioned in the book of Genesis.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Dan living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.6; son of: Israel (H3478) and Bilhah (H1090A); brother of: Naphtali (H5321); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Hushim (H2366B) § Dan = "a judge" 1) the 5th son of Jacob, the 1st of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid 2) the tribe descended from Dan, the son of Jacob 3) a city in Dan, the most northern landmark of Palestine
Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: Daniel See also: Genesis 14:14; Judges 13:25; Jeremiah 4:15.
חֻשִֽׁים
Chûwshîym
H2366
"Hushim"
N-proper
Hushim refers to three Israelites, including a man from the tribe of Benjamin and descendants of Dan. The name means one who makes haste, and they are mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:12.
Definition: A womanof the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.8; married to Shaharaim (H7842); mother of: Abitub (H0036) and Elpaal (H0508) § Hushim = "who makes haste" one of the two wives of Shaharaim
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Hushim. See also: Genesis 46:23; 1 Chronicles 8:8; 1 Chronicles 8:11.
Study Notes — Genesis 46:23
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Context — The Children of Bilhah
21The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.
22These are the sons of Rachel born to Jacob—fourteen in all.
23The son of Dan: Hushim.
24The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem. 25These are the sons of Jacob born to Bilhah, whom Laban gave to his daughter Rachel—seven in all.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 1:38–39 | From the sons of Dan, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, those registered to the tribe of Dan numbered 62,700. |
| 2 | Genesis 49:16–17 | Dan shall provide justice for his people as one of the tribes of Israel. He will be a snake by the road, a viper in the path that bites the horse’s heels so that its rider tumbles backward. |
| 3 | Numbers 1:12 | from Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai; |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 12:35 | From Dan: 28,600 prepared for battle. |
| 5 | Numbers 26:42–43 | These were the descendants of Dan by their clans: The Shuhamite clan from Shuham. These were the clans of Dan. All of them were Shuhamite clans, and their registration numbered 64,400. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 2:2 | Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. |
| 7 | Genesis 35:25 | The sons of Rachel’s maidservant Bilhah were Dan and Naphtali. |
| 8 | Genesis 30:6 | Then Rachel said, “God has vindicated me; He has heard my plea and given me a son.” So she named him Dan. |
| 9 | 1 Chronicles 7:12 | The Shuppites and Huppites were descendants of Ir, and the Hushites were descendants of Aher. |
| 10 | Numbers 10:25 | Finally, the divisions of the camp of Dan set out under their standard, serving as the rear guard for all units, with Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai in command. |
Genesis 46:23 Summary
Genesis 46:23 tells us that Hushim was the son of Dan, who was one of Jacob's sons. This verse is part of a bigger list of Jacob's family members who were moving to Egypt. It reminds us that every person is important to God, no matter how small their role may seem, as seen in Matthew 10:30 where it says God knows the number of hairs on our heads. Just like Hushim, we are all part of a bigger story that God is writing, and our lives have meaning and purpose in His eyes, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the son of Dan mentioned in Genesis 46:23?
According to Genesis 46:23, the son of Dan was Hushim, and this is part of the list of Jacob's descendants as they prepared to go to Egypt (Genesis 46:1-7).
Why is Hushim listed separately from the other sons of Jacob's wives?
Hushim is listed separately because he was the son of Dan, one of Jacob's sons with Bilhah, Rachel's servant, as noted in Genesis 30:1-6 and summarized in Genesis 46:25.
What can we learn from the fact that Hushim is mentioned by name in the Bible?
The fact that Hushim is mentioned by name in the Bible, as in Genesis 46:23, shows that God is interested in every individual and their place in His larger story, much like the way Jesus values each person as seen in Matthew 10:30.
How does the listing of Hushim and other descendants relate to the broader biblical narrative?
The listing of Hushim and other descendants in Genesis 46:1-34 is part of the biblical narrative that traces the lineage of God's people, ultimately leading to the coming of Jesus Christ, as prophesied in Genesis 3:15 and fulfilled in the New Testament.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to be part of God's larger family, as Hushim was part of Jacob's family?
- How can I, like Hushim, trust in God's sovereignty over my life and my family's history?
- In what ways can I reflect on my own family's story and see God's hand guiding us, just as He guided Jacob's family to Egypt?
- What are some ways I can show appreciation for my own heritage and the people who have come before me, as the Bible appreciates Hushim's place in history?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 46:23
And the sons of Dan, Hushim. He had but one son, wherefore the plural is put for the singular, see Genesis 46:7; Aben Ezra thinks he had two sons, and that one of them was dead, and therefore not
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 46:23
And the sons of Dan; Hushim. The sons of Dan - Hushim or Shusham (Numbers 26:42).
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 46:23
(23) Dan has one son, Hushim, called Shuham in Numbers 26:42. No genealogy of this tribe is given in Chronicles.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 46:23
23. sons] Only one name is given. No list of Danites appears in 1 Chronicles 2-8. Hushim] In Numbers 26:42, Shuham. Hushim in 1 Chronicles 8:8 belongs to Benjamin.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 46:23
THE MUSTER-ROLL OF ISRAEL, Genesis 46:8-27. “There is a painstaking minuteness in the dates and statistics of this history, which stands in wonderful contrast with the round numbers and vague statements of mythical narratives.