Numbers 26:36
Numbers 26:36 in Multiple Translations
And the descendants of Shuthelah were the Eranite clan from Eran.
And these are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites.
And these are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites.
And these are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites:
The descendant of Shuthelah was Eran, ancestor of the Eranite family.
And these are the sonnes of Shuthelah: of Eran the familie of the Eranites.
And these [are] sons of Shuthelah: of Eran the family of the Eranite.
These are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites.
And these are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites.
Now the son of Suthala was Heran, of whom is the family of the Heranites.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 26:36
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Numbers 26:36 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֵ֖לֶּה
בְּנֵ֣י
שׁוּתָ֑לַח
לְ/עֵרָ֕ן
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
הָ/עֵרָנִֽי
וְ/אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Conj | Pron
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
שׁוּתָ֑לַח
Shûwthelach
H7803
Shuthelah
N-proper
לְ/עֵרָ֕ן
ʻÊrân
H6197
Eran
Prep | N-proper
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fs
הָ/עֵרָנִֽי
ʻÊrânîy
H6198
Eranite
Art | Ngmsa
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 26:36
וְ/אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
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.
שׁוּתָ֑לַח
Shûwthelach
H7803
"Shuthelah"
N-proper
Shuthelah was the name of two Israelites, one of whom was the son of Zabad and an ancestor of Joshua. The name means noise of breaking. Shuthelah was a member of the tribe of Ephraim.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Ephraim living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.21; son of: Zabad (H2066H) § Shuthelah = "noise of breaking" son of Ephraim, ancestor of Joshua, and progenitor of family of Ephraim
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Shuthelah. See also: Numbers 26:35; 1 Chronicles 7:20; 1 Chronicles 7:21.
לְ/עֵרָ֕ן
ʻÊrân
H6197
"Eran"
Prep | N-proper
Eran was an Israelite, a son of Shuthelah, and is mentioned in the book of Numbers. His name means watcher, and he was part of the tribe of Ephraim.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Ephraim living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.26.36; son of: Shuthelah (H7803); brother of: Bered (H1260H) Also named: e.ra.ni (עֵרָנִי "Eranite" H6198) § Eran = "watcher" the eldest son of Ephraim
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Eran. See also: Numbers 26:36.
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.
הָ/עֵרָנִֽי
ʻÊrânîy
H6198
"Eranite"
Art | Ngmsa
An Eranite was a descendant of Eran, who was a man of the tribe of Ephraim. The Eranites are mentioned in the book of Numbers as part of the Israelite family tree.
Definition: Someone descended from Eran who was a man of the tribe of Ephraim living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.26.36; son of: Shuthelah (H7803); brother of: Bered (H1260H) Group of e.ran (עֵרָן "Eran" H6197) § Eranites, of Eran "watcher" the descendants of Eran, the son of Ephraim
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Eranites. See also: Numbers 26:36.
Study Notes — Numbers 26:36
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Context — The Tribe of Ephraim
34These were the clans of Manasseh, and their registration numbered 52,700.
35These were the descendants of Ephraim by their clans: The Shuthelahite clan from Shuthelah, the Becherite clan from Becher, and the Tahanite clan from Tahan.
36And the descendants of Shuthelah were the Eranite clan from Eran.
37These were the clans of Ephraim, and their registration numbered 32,500. These clans were the descendants of Joseph. 38These were the descendants of Benjamin by their clans: The Belaite clan from Bela, the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel, the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram,Numbers 26:36 Summary
[This verse, Numbers 26:36, tells us about a specific family group within the tribe of Ephraim, called the Eranite clan, who were descendants of Shuthelah. The Bible often lists these family groups to show how God kept His promises to the Israelites. Just like how we have our own family trees, the Israelites kept track of their families to remember their history and God's faithfulness, similar to what is seen in Deuteronomy 4:9-10 and Psalm 78:5-7.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Eranite clan in the Bible?
The Eranite clan, mentioned in Numbers 26:36, is a subset of the Shuthelahite clan, and their lineage is important for understanding the family tree of the Israelites, as seen in the broader context of Numbers 26 and 1 Chronicles 7:14-20.
How do we know the Eranites were part of the tribe of Ephraim?
According to Numbers 26:35, the Shuthelahite clan, from which the Eranites descended, is listed among the clans of Ephraim, indicating their tribal affiliation, further supported by the context of Numbers 26:35-37.
What does the name 'Eran' or 'Eranite' mean?
While the exact meaning of 'Eran' is not explicitly stated in the Bible, it is believed to be related to personal or clan names, highlighting the importance of genealogy in biblical times, similar to the explanations provided in Genesis 46:9 and Exodus 6:14
Why are these genealogical details important to the biblical narrative?
These details, such as those in Numbers 26:36, are crucial for understanding the structure and history of the Israelites, as they trace the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs, as seen in Genesis 12:2-3 and Genesis 15:5.
Reflection Questions
- How does the concept of family and clan influence our sense of identity and community, and what can we learn from the biblical emphasis on genealogy?
- In what ways can reflecting on the descendants of Shuthelah and the Eranite clan encourage us to think about our own spiritual heritage and the faith of our ancestors?
- What does the precision and detail in biblical genealogies, such as Numbers 26:36, reveal about God's attention to detail and care for His people?
- How might understanding the tribal affiliations and family lines in the Bible, such as the Eranites being part of Ephraim, enhance our appreciation for the diversity and unity within the body of Christ?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 26:36
[See comments on Numbers 26:35]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 26:36
And these are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites. Eran , [Septuagint, Eden] - probably Ezer (1 Chronicles 7:21).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 26:36
Eran, called Edan or Laadan, ; the letters daleth and resh being alike in the Hebrew tongue, and therefore oft changed, as is evident from Scripture instances.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 26:36
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.