Numbers 26:40

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And the descendants of Bela from Ard and Naaman were the Ardite clan from Ard and the Naamite clan from Naaman.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.

Bible in Basic English

And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites: of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.

Free Bible Version

The descendants of Bela were Ard, ancestor of the Ardite family; and Naaman, ancestor of the Naamite family.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites: and of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.

One Unity Resource Bible

The sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Bela's sons were Ard and Naaman. From Ard came the clan of the Ardites, and from Naaman came the clan of the Naamites.

Noah Webster Bible

And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard , the family of the Ardites: and of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.

World English Bible

The sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: the family of the Ardites; and of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.

Young's Literal Translation

And sons of Bela are Ard and Naaman: [of Ard is] the family of the Ardite: of Naaman the family of the Naamite.

Context

The Tribe of Benjamin

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.

Summary

Numbers 26:40 lists the descendants of the sons of Manasseh, who was one of the sons of Joseph. This verse highlights the importance of genealogy and lineage in the Old Testament, showing the continuity of God's covenant promises through the generations. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people and His fulfillment of His promises to the patriarchs. The detailed account of the descendants of Manasseh also reflects the meticulous record-keeping and historical significance placed on lineage within the Israelite community.

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