Numbers 26:41
Numbers 26:41 in Multiple Translations
These were the clans of Benjamin, and their registration numbered 45,600.
These are the sons of Benjamin after their families: and they that were numbered of them were forty and five thousand and six hundred.
These are the sons of Benjamin after their families; and they that were numbered of them were forty and five thousand and six hundred.
These are the sons of Benjamin by their families: and those who were numbered of them were forty-five thousand, six hundred.
These were the families descended from Benjamin, and they numbered 45,600.
These are the sonnes of Beniamin after their families, and their nombers, fiue and fourtie thousand and sixe hundreth.
These [are] sons of Benjamin by their families, and their numbered ones [are] five and forty thousand and six hundred.
These are the sons of Benjamin after their families; and those who were counted of them were forty-five thousand six hundred.
These are the sons of Benjamin after their families: and they that were numbered of them were forty and five thousand and six hundred.
These are the sons of Benjamin by their kindreds, whose number was forty-five thousand six hundred.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 26:41
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Numbers 26:41 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
אֵ֥לֶּה
בְנֵי
בִנְיָמִ֖ן
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֑/ם
וּ/פְקֻ֣דֵי/הֶ֔ם
חֲמִשָּׁ֧ה
וְ/אַרְבָּעִ֛ים
אֶ֖לֶף
וְ/שֵׁ֥שׁ
מֵאֽוֹת
אֵ֥לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
בְנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
בִנְיָמִ֖ן
Binyâmîyn
H1144
Benjamin
N-proper
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֑/ם
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
Prep | N-fp | Suff
וּ/פְקֻ֣דֵי/הֶ֔ם
pâqad
H6485
to reckon
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
חֲמִשָּׁ֧ה
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
וְ/אַרְבָּעִ֛ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
forty
Conj | Adj
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וְ/שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Conj | Adj
מֵאֽוֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 26:41
אֵ֥לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
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.
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.
בִנְיָמִ֖ן
Binyâmîyn
H1144
"Benjamin"
N-proper
Benjamin means son of the right hand, referring to the youngest son of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him. The term is first used in Genesis 35:18. Benjamin was a brother of Joseph and a half-brother of Reuben and others.
Definition: § Benjamin = "son of the right hand" a gate in Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 160 OT verses. KJV: Benjamin. See also: Genesis 35:18; 1 Samuel 9:21; Psalms 68:28.
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֑/ם
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.
וּ/פְקֻ֣דֵי/הֶ֔ם
pâqad
H6485
"to reckon"
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
This word means to visit or oversee, and can imply a range of actions, from friendly to hostile. It is used in various contexts, including appointing, avenging, or delivering something into someone's care. The KJV translates it in many ways, including appoint, avenge, or commit.
Definition: : list/count 1) to attend to, muster, number, reckon, visit, punish, appoint, look after, care for 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pay attention to, observe 1a2) to attend to 1a3) to seek, look about for 1a4) to seek in vain, need, miss, lack 1a5) to visit 1a6) to visit upon, punish 1a7) to pass in review, muster, number 1a8) to appoint, assign, lay upon as a charge, deposit 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be sought, be needed, be missed, be lacking 1b2) to be visited 1b3) to be visited upon 1b4) to be appointed 1b5) to be watched over 1c) (Piel) to muster, call up 1d) (Pual) to be passed in review, be caused to miss, be called, be called to account 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to set over, make overseer, appoint an overseer 1e2) to commit, entrust, commit for care, deposit 1f) (Hophal) 1f1) to be visited 1f2) to be deposited 1f3) to be made overseer, be entrusted 1g) (Hithpael) numbered 1h) (Hothpael) numbered
Usage: Occurs in 269 OT verses. KJV: appoint, [idiom] at all, avenge, bestow, (appoint to have the, give a) charge, commit, count, deliver to keep, be empty, enjoin, go see, hurt, do judgment, lack, lay up, look, make, [idiom] by any means, miss, number, officer, (make) overseer, have (the) oversight, punish, reckon, (call to) remember(-brance), set (over), sum, [idiom] surely, visit, want. See also: Genesis 21:1; Numbers 26:47; Psalms 8:5.
חֲמִשָּׁ֧ה
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
וְ/אַרְבָּעִ֛ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
"forty"
Conj | Adj
The number forty is what this Hebrew word represents, often used in the Bible to mark significant periods of time, like the 40 days of rain in Genesis or the 40 years of Israel's wilderness journey.
Definition: forty
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: -forty. See also: Genesis 5:13; Judges 13:1; Psalms 95:10.
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
וְ/שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
מֵאֽוֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
Study Notes — Numbers 26:41
Show Verse Quote Highlights
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.
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. 43All of them were Shuhamite clans, and their registration numbered 64,400.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 2:22–23 | Next will be the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of the Benjamites is Abidan son of Gideoni, and his division numbers 35,400. |
| 2 | Genesis 46:21 | The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard. |
| 3 | Numbers 1:36–37 | From the sons of Benjamin, 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 Benjamin numbered 35,400. |
Numbers 26:41 Summary
[Numbers 26:41 tells us about the clans of Benjamin and how many people were in their tribe. There were 45,600 Benjamites, which shows that God was taking care of them and making them grow, just like He promised in Deuteronomy 6:3. This reminds us that God is always faithful to His people, as seen in their journey from Exodus 12:37-38. By looking at this verse, we can see how God works in the lives of individuals and communities, much like He did with the Benjamites, and trust in His goodness and care for us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn about the tribe of Benjamin from Numbers 26:41?
From Numbers 26:41, we learn that the tribe of Benjamin had 45,600 registered members, indicating a significant population, as seen in other census records such as Numbers 1:36, where they had 35,400 members at the beginning of their wilderness journey.
How does the registration of the Benjamites in Numbers 26:41 compare to their earlier numbers?
The registration of 45,600 Benjamites in Numbers 26:41 shows an increase from their earlier numbers recorded in Numbers 1:36, where they had 35,400 members, demonstrating God's faithfulness and blessing as promised in Deuteronomy 6:3.
What does the specific number of 45,600 represent in the context of Numbers 26:41?
The specific number of 45,600 represents the total count of Benjamites after their wilderness journey, serving as a testament to God's preservation and care for His people, similar to how He cared for them during the Exodus as described in Exodus 12:37-38.
How does understanding the clans of Benjamin contribute to our overall understanding of Scripture?
Understanding the clans of Benjamin and their numbers helps us appreciate the historical context and the fulfillment of God's promises to the Israelites, such as those found in Genesis 49:27, highlighting the importance of each tribe's role in the larger narrative of God's people.
Reflection Questions
- What does the increase in the Benjamites' population from the earlier census to this point reveal about God's character and His relationship with His people?
- How might the specific details about the clans of Benjamin, like their numbers, influence our prayers and intercession for our own communities and families?
- In what ways can reflecting on the historical account of the Benjamites' growth encourage our faith and trust in God's sovereign plan for our lives?
- What parallels can be drawn between the Benjamites' experience in the wilderness and our own journeys of faith, and how can we apply the lessons learned from their story to our personal walks with God?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 26:41
[See comments on Numbers 26:38]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 26:41
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
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 26:41
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.