Numbers 26:15
Numbers 26:15 in Multiple Translations
These were the descendants of Gad by their clans: The Zephonite clan from Zephon, the Haggite clan from Haggi, the Shunite clan from Shuni,
¶ The children of Gad after their families: of Zephon, the family of the Zephonites: of Haggi, the family of the Haggites: of Shuni, the family of the Shunites:
The sons of Gad after their families: of Zephon, the family of the Zephonites; of Haggi, the family of the Haggites; of Shuni, the family of the Shunites;
The sons of Gad by their families: of Zephon, the family of the Zephonites: of Haggi, the family of the Haggites: of Shuni, the family of the Shunites:
These were the descendants of Gad by family: Zephon, ancestor of the Zephonite family; Haggi, ancestor of the Haggite family; Shuni, ancestor of the Shunite family;
The sonnes of Gad after their families were: Zephon, of whome came ye familie of the Zephonites: of Haggi, the familie of the Haggites: of Shuni, the familie of the Shunites:
Sons of Gad by their families: of Zephon [is] the family of the Zephonite; of Haggi the family of the Haggite; of Shuni the family of the Shunite;
The sons of Gad after their families: of Zephon, the family of the Zephonites; of Haggi, the family of the Haggites; of Shuni, the family of the Shunites;
The children of Gad after their families: of Zephon, the family of the Zephonites: of Haggai, the family of the Haggites: of Shuni, the family of the Shunites:
The sons of Gad by their kindreds: Sephon, of hin; Is the family of the Sephonites: Aggi, of him is the family of the Aggites: Suni, of him is the family of the Sunites:
They counted 40,500 men from the tribe of Gad. They were in clans descended from Zephon, Haggi, Shuni, Ozni, Eri, Arod, and Areli.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 26:15
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Numbers 26:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
גָד֮
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ/ם֒
לִ/צְפ֗וֹן
מִשְׁפַּ֨חַת֙
הַ/צְּפוֹנִ֔י
לְ/חַגִּ֕י
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
הַֽ/חַגִּ֑י
לְ/שׁוּנִ֕י
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
הַ/שּׁוּנִֽי
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
גָד֮
Gâd
H1410
Gad
N-proper
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ/ם֒
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
Prep | N-fp | Suff
לִ/צְפ֗וֹן
Tsᵉphôwn
H6827
Zephon
Prep | N-proper
מִשְׁפַּ֨חַת֙
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fs
הַ/צְּפוֹנִ֔י
Tsᵉphôwnîy
H6831
Zephonite
Art | Ngmsa
לְ/חַגִּ֕י
Chaggîy
H2291
Haggi
Prep | N-proper
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fs
הַֽ/חַגִּ֑י
Chaggîy
H2291
Haggi
Art | Ngmsa
לְ/שׁוּנִ֕י
Shûwnîy
H7764
Shuni
Prep | N-proper
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fs
הַ/שּׁוּנִֽי
Shûwnîy
H7765
Shunite
Art | Ngmsa
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 26:15
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
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.
גָד֮
Gâd
H1410
"Gad"
N-proper
Gad was the seventh son of Jacob and the founder of the tribe of Gad, which was one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He was also the name of a prophet during David's time.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.22.5 § Gad = "troop" 1) seventh son of Jacob by Zilpah, Leah's handmaid, and full brother of Asher. 2) the tribe descended from Gad 3) a prophet during the time of David; appears to have joined David when in the hold; reappears in connection with the punishment for taking a census; also assisted in the arrangements for the musical service of the "house of God"
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: Gad. See also: Genesis 30:11; Joshua 22:10; Jeremiah 49:1.
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ/ם֒
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
לִ/צְפ֗וֹן
Tsᵉphôwn
H6827
"Zephon"
Prep | N-proper
Zephon was a man of the tribe of Gad, mentioned in Genesis 46:16. He was the son of Gad and the brother of several other men, and his name means 'treasure'.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.16; son of: Gad (H1410); brother of: Haggi (H2291), Shuni (H7764), Ezbon (H0675), Eri (H6179), Arod (H0720) and Areli (H0692); also called Zephon at Num.26.15; Another name of tsiph.yon (צִפְיוֹן "Ziphion" H6837) § Zephon = "treasure" a son of Gad and progenitor of the family of Zephonites
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Zephon. See also: Numbers 26:15.
מִשְׁפַּ֨חַת֙
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
N-fs
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
הַ/צְּפוֹנִ֔י
Tsᵉphôwnîy
H6831
"Zephonite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Zephonite is a descendant of Zephon, a man from the tribe of Gad. Zephonites are mentioned in Genesis 46:16 and Numbers 26:15 as part of the tribe of Gad.
Definition: Someone descended from Zephon who was a man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.16; son of: Gad (H1410); brother of: Haggi (H2291), Shuni (H7764), Ezbon (H0675), Eri (H6179), Arod (H0720) and Areli (H0692); also called Zephon at Num.26.15; Group of tsiph.yon (צִפְיוֹן "Ziphion" H6837) § Zephonites, of Zephon "treasure" descendants of Zephon, the son of Gad
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Zephonites. See also: Numbers 26:15.
לְ/חַגִּ֕י
Chaggîy
H2291
"Haggi"
Prep | N-proper
Haggi was an Israelite from the tribe of Gad, first mentioned in Genesis 46:16. His name means 'festive' and he was the son of Gad. The term also refers to his descendants, known as the Haggites.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.16; son of: Gad (H1410); brother of: Ziphion (H6837), Shuni (H7764), Ezbon (H0675), Eri (H6179), Arod (H0720) and Areli (H0692) § Haggi = "festive" 1) second son of Gad adj 2) descendants of Haggi, a Gadite
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Haggi, Haggites. See also: Genesis 46:16; Numbers 26:15.
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
N-fs
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
הַֽ/חַגִּ֑י
Chaggîy
H2291
"Haggi"
Art | Ngmsa
Haggi was an Israelite from the tribe of Gad, first mentioned in Genesis 46:16. His name means 'festive' and he was the son of Gad. The term also refers to his descendants, known as the Haggites.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.16; son of: Gad (H1410); brother of: Ziphion (H6837), Shuni (H7764), Ezbon (H0675), Eri (H6179), Arod (H0720) and Areli (H0692) § Haggi = "festive" 1) second son of Gad adj 2) descendants of Haggi, a Gadite
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Haggi, Haggites. See also: Genesis 46:16; Numbers 26:15.
לְ/שׁוּנִ֕י
Shûwnîy
H7764
"Shuni"
Prep | N-proper
Shuni was an Israelite man who lived during the time of the wilderness wanderings, and is mentioned in Genesis 46:16. He was a son of Gad and the progenitor of the Shunites, and his name means 'fortunate'.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.16; son of: Gad (H1410); brother of: Ziphion (H6837), Haggi (H2291), Ezbon (H0675), Eri (H6179), Arod (H0720) and Areli (H0692) Also named: shu.ni (שׁוּנִי "Shunite" H7765) § Shuni = "fortunate" son of Gad and progenitor of the family of Shunites
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Shuni. See also: Genesis 46:16; Numbers 26:15.
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
N-fs
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
הַ/שּׁוּנִֽי
Shûwnîy
H7765
"Shunite"
Art | Ngmsa
The Shunites were descendants of Shuni, a man from the tribe of Gad, first mentioned in Genesis 46:16. They were related to other families like the Ziphion and Haggi. The Shunites were a group of people living during the time of Egypt and Wilderness.
Definition: Someone descended from Shuni who was a man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.16; son of: Gad (H1410); brother of: Ziphion (H6837), Haggi (H2291), Ezbon (H0675), Eri (H6179), Arod (H0720) and Areli (H0692) Group of shu.ni (שׁוּנִי "Shuni" H7764) § Shunites, of Shuna "fortunate" descendants of Shuni
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Shunites. See also: Numbers 26:15.
Study Notes — Numbers 26:15
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Context — The Tribe of Gad
13the Zerahite clan from Zerah, and the Shaulite clan from Shaul.
14These were the clans of Simeon, and there were 22,200 men.
15These were the descendants of Gad by their clans: The Zephonite clan from Zephon, the Haggite clan from Haggi, the Shunite clan from Shuni,
16the Oznite clan from Ozni, the Erite clan from Eri, 17the Arodite clan from Arod, and the Arelite clan from Areli.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 46:16 | The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. |
| 2 | Numbers 2:14 | Next will be the tribe of Gad. The leader of the Gadites is Eliasaph son of Deuel, |
Numbers 26:15 Summary
Numbers 26:15 tells us about the different family groups, or clans, within the tribe of Gad. These clans, such as the Zephonite, Haggite, and Shunite clans, were important because they represented the different families within the tribe. Just like how we have our own families and heritage, the Israelites had theirs, and it was important to them (as seen in Genesis 46:8-27 and Exodus 6:14-27). By studying these clans and their names, we can learn more about the history and culture of the Israelites, and how God worked in their lives, as described in Joshua 13:24-28 and 1 Chronicles 5:1-26.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the clans mentioned in Numbers 26:15?
The clans mentioned in Numbers 26:15, such as the Zephonite, Haggite, and Shunite clans, are important because they represent the different family groups within the tribe of Gad, as described in the book of Numbers. This emphasis on clans and family groups is also seen in other parts of the Bible, such as Genesis 46:8-27 and Exodus 6:14-27.
Why does the Bible provide such detailed genealogies?
The detailed genealogies in the Bible, including the one in Numbers 26:15, serve to emphasize the importance of family and heritage in biblical times, as well as to provide a historical record of the Israelites. As seen in 1 Chronicles 5:1-26 and Ezra 2:1-63, these genealogies also help to establish the legitimacy of certain families and individuals within the community of God's people.
How does the tribe of Gad fit into the larger story of the Israelites?
The tribe of Gad, which is the focus of Numbers 26:15, was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and played an important role in the conquest of Canaan, as described in Joshua 13:24-28 and Judges 5:17. The tribe of Gad is also mentioned in other parts of the Bible, such as Deuteronomy 3:12-20 and 1 Kings 4:13.
What can we learn from the names of the clans mentioned in Numbers 26:15?
The names of the clans mentioned in Numbers 26:15, such as the Zephonite clan from Zephon, provide insight into the history and culture of the Israelites, and may also reflect the characteristics or values of the individuals or families they are named after, as seen in Genesis 29:32-35 and 1 Chronicles 4:9-10.
Reflection Questions
- What does the emphasis on family and clan in Numbers 26:15 reveal about the values and priorities of the Israelites?
- How does the detailed record of the clans in Numbers 26:15 reflect God's care and attention to the details of His people's lives?
- What can we learn from the fact that the Bible provides such detailed information about the tribe of Gad and its clans?
- How does the mention of specific clans and families in Numbers 26:15 encourage us to think about our own family heritage and legacy?
- What role do you think the tribe of Gad played in the spiritual life of the Israelites, and what can we learn from their example?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 26:15
Ver. 15-18. The children of Gad, after their families tribe was numbered next to Simeon,.... because it lay encamped with that under the standard of Reuben.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 26:15
The children of Gad after their families: of Zephon, the family of the Zephonites: of Haggi, the family of the Haggites: of Shuni, the family of the Shunites: The children of Gad after their families.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 26:15
Gad is placed next, because he was joined with Reuben and Simeon in the same camp and quarters, ,14. Zephon, called Ziphion, .
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 26:15
5–51. The twelve secular tribes are numbered, the sacred tribe of Levi being omitted. The names are based upon Genesis 46:8-27, but with the addition of Ephraim and Manasseh, who, having been born in Egypt, could not be reckoned in Gen. among those who went down into Egypt. The total number at the first census, thirty-eight years before (ch. 1) was 603,550; now it Isaiah 601,730. The order of the tribes is the same, except that Manasseh (Numbers 26:29-34) precedes Ephraim (Numbers 26:35-37). Reuben, Simeon, Gad, Ephraim and Naphtali have decreased in numbers, while the other seven have increased. The impossibility of the figures is shewn in note on Numbers 1:46.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 26:15
15. Zephon — Ziphion, in Genesis 46:16.