Numbers 26:40
Numbers 26:40 in Multiple Translations
And the descendants of Bela from Ard and Naaman were the Ardite clan from Ard and the Naamite clan from Naaman.
And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites: and of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.
And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.
And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites: of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.
The descendants of Bela were Ard, ancestor of the Ardite family; and Naaman, ancestor of the Naamite family.
And the sonnes of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard came the familie of the Ardites, of Naaman, the familie of the Naamites.
And sons of Bela are Ard and Naaman: [of Ard is] the family of the Ardite: of Naaman the family of the Naamite.
The sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: the family of the Ardites; and of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.
And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard , the family of the Ardites: and of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.
The sons of Bela: Hered, and Noeman. Of Hered, is the family of the Heredites: of Noeman, the family of tile Noemanites.
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Numbers 26:40 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּהְי֥וּ
בְנֵי
בֶ֖לַע
אַ֣רְדְּ
וְ/נַעֲמָ֑ן
מִשְׁפַּ֨חַת֙
הָֽ/אַרְדִּ֔י
לְ/נַֽעֲמָ֔ן
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
הַֽ/נַּעֲמִֽי
וַ/יִּהְי֥וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
בֶ֖לַע
Belaʻ
H1106
Bela
N-proper
אַ֣רְדְּ
ʼArd
H714
Ard
N-proper
וְ/נַעֲמָ֑ן
Naʻămân
H5283
Naaman
Conj | N-proper
מִשְׁפַּ֨חַת֙
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fs
הָֽ/אַרְדִּ֔י
ʼArdîy
H716
Ardite
Art | Ngmsa
לְ/נַֽעֲמָ֔ן
Naʻămân
H5283
Naaman
Prep | N-proper
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fs
הַֽ/נַּעֲמִֽי
Naʻămîy
H5280
Naamite
Art | Ngmsa
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 26:40
וַ/יִּהְי֥וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
בְנֵי
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.
בֶ֖לַע
Belaʻ
H1106
"Bela"
N-proper
Bela is a name in the Bible, given to a place and to people, including an Edomite and Israelites. It means destruction and is also the name of a city that was spared when Lot intervened, and was later called Zoar.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.8; son of: Azaz (H5811) § Bela = "destruction" one of the five cities of the plain which was spared at the intercession of Lot, and received the name of Zoar
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Bela. See also: Genesis 14:2; 1 Chronicles 1:43; 1 Chronicles 8:3.
אַ֣רְדְּ
ʼArd
H714
"Ard"
N-proper
Ard was an Israelite from the tribe of Benjamin, listed in the genealogy in Numbers 26:40, and his name means I shall subdue.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.26.40; son of: Bela (H1106A); brother of: Naaman (H5283H), Ezbon (H0675H), Uzzi (H5813I), Uzziel (H5816I), Jerimoth (H3406), Iri (H5901), Addar (H0146H), Gera (H1617I), Abihud (H0031), Abishua (H0050H) and Ahoah (H0265) Also named: ar.di (אַרְדִּי "Ardite" H0716) § Ard = "I shall subdue" 1) son of Benjamin 2) grandson of Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Ard. See also: Genesis 46:21; Numbers 26:40.
וְ/נַעֲמָ֑ן
Naʻămân
H5283
"Naaman"
Conj | N-proper
Naaman was a man from the tribe of Benjamin and also the name of a commander from Syria who was healed by Elisha. His name means 'pleasantness' and he is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:7 and 2 Kings 5.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.7; son of: Ehud (H0164); brother of: Ahijah (H0281K), Gera (H1617J), Uzza (H5798H) and Ahihud (H0284) § Naaman = "pleasantness" 1) son of Bela of the family of Benjamin; he was among the family of Jacob that went down to Egypt 2) commander-in-chief of the army of Syria; stricken with leprosy he went to Elisha, eventually followed his instructions, and was cured
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Naaman. See also: Genesis 46:21; 2 Kings 5:17; 1 Chronicles 8:7.
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.
הָֽ/אַרְדִּ֔י
ʼArdîy
H716
"Ardite"
Art | Ngmsa
The Ardite people were descendants of Ard, a man from the tribe of Benjamin. They are mentioned in the book of Numbers, with Ard being the son of Bela. The Ardites were a group within the tribe.
Definition: Someone descended from Ard, a man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.26.40; son of: Bela (H1106A); brother of: Naaman (H5283H), Ezbon (H0675H), Uzzi (H5813I), Uzziel (H5816I), Jerimoth (H3406), Iri (H5901), Addar (H0146H), Gera (H1617I), Abihud (H0031), Abishua (H0050H) and Ahoah (H0265) Group of ard (אַרְדְּ "Ard" H0714H) § Ardites = "I shall subdue" the descendants of Ard
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ardites. See also: Numbers 26:40.
לְ/נַֽעֲמָ֔ן
Naʻămân
H5283
"Naaman"
Prep | N-proper
Naaman was a man from the tribe of Benjamin and also the name of a commander from Syria who was healed by Elisha. His name means 'pleasantness' and he is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:7 and 2 Kings 5.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.7; son of: Ehud (H0164); brother of: Ahijah (H0281K), Gera (H1617J), Uzza (H5798H) and Ahihud (H0284) § Naaman = "pleasantness" 1) son of Bela of the family of Benjamin; he was among the family of Jacob that went down to Egypt 2) commander-in-chief of the army of Syria; stricken with leprosy he went to Elisha, eventually followed his instructions, and was cured
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Naaman. See also: Genesis 46:21; 2 Kings 5:17; 1 Chronicles 8:7.
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/נַּעֲמִֽי
Naʻămîy
H5280
"Naamite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Naamite is a descendant of Naaman, a man from the tribe of Benjamin. This term is used to describe his family and relatives. It first appears in Numbers 26:40.
Definition: Someone descended from Naaman who was a man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.26.40; son of: Bela (H1106A); brother of: Ard (H0714H), Ezbon (H0675H), Uzzi (H5813I), Uzziel (H5816I), Jerimoth (H3406), Iri (H5901), Addar (H0146H), Gera (H1617I), Abihud (H0031), Abishua (H0050H) and Ahoah (H0265); also called Naamite at Num.26.40; Group of na.a.man (נַעֲמָן "Naaman" H5283H) § Naamites, of Naamah "loveliness" the descendants of Naaman, the grandson of Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Naamites. See also: Numbers 26:40.
Study Notes — Numbers 26:40
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Context — The Tribe of Benjamin
38These were the descendants of Benjamin by their clans: The Belaite clan from Bela, the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel, the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram,
39the Shuphamite clan from Shupham, and the Huphamite clan from Hupham.
40And the descendants of Bela from Ard and Naaman were the Ardite clan from Ard and the Naamite clan from Naaman.
41These were the clans of Benjamin, and their registration numbered 45,600. 42These were the descendants of Dan by their clans: The Shuhamite clan from Shuham. These were the clans of Dan.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 8:3 | The sons of Bela: Addar, Gera, Abihud, |
Numbers 26:40 Summary
[This verse is about the descendants of Bela, who were divided into two groups: the Ardite clan and the Naamite clan. This shows how important family and clan identification was in biblical times, similar to how we identify with our own families and communities today (see Genesis 46:8-27). The clans were an essential part of the Israelites' social structure, and understanding them can help us appreciate the complexity and diversity of the nation. By studying the clans and their descendants, we can gain insight into God's plan for the Israelites and how it reflects His plan for us as His people (see 1 Peter 2:9-10).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn about the importance of family and clan identification from Numbers 26:40?
This verse highlights the significance of family and clan identification in biblical times, as seen in the descendants of Bela being divided into the Ardite and Naamite clans, similar to the tribal divisions in Genesis 46:8-27 and Exodus 6:14-25.
How does the mention of Ard and Naaman in Numbers 26:40 relate to other biblical accounts?
Ard and Naaman are also mentioned in the context of Benjamin's genealogy in Numbers 26:38-41, and understanding their connection to the tribe of Benjamin can provide insight into the tribe's history and structure, as described in 1 Chronicles 8:1-40.
What is the purpose of listing the various clans and their descendants in Numbers 26:40?
The listing of clans and descendants serves to establish the genealogical record of the Israelites, which was crucial for determining inheritance, leadership, and priestly roles, as seen in Numbers 26:1-65 and Deuteronomy 33:1-29.
How does the organization of the clans in Numbers 26:40 reflect God's plan for the Israelites?
The organization of the clans reflects God's plan for the Israelites as a unified yet diverse people, with each clan playing a unique role in the overall structure of the nation, as described in Leviticus 25:23-55 and Deuteronomy 29:1-29.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the way the descendants of Bela were divided into different clans, and how can I apply this to my own understanding of family and community?
- How does the attention to detail in Numbers 26:40, regarding the specific clans and their descendants, reflect the importance of accuracy and record-keeping in our own lives?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, find my place within a larger community or family, and what responsibilities come with that?
- What are some ways that the concept of clans and family units can inform my understanding of the body of Christ, as described in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 26:40
[See comments on Numbers 26:38]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 26:40
The sons of Benjamin after their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites: of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites: of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites: The sons of Benjamin after their
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 26:40
Ard, or Arde, and by transposition, Addar, .
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 26:40
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.