Numbers 26:5
Numbers 26:5 in Multiple Translations
Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu,
¶ Reuben, the eldest son of Israel: the children of Reuben; Hanoch, of whom cometh the family of the Hanochites: of Pallu, the family of the Palluites:
Reuben, the first-born of Israel; the sons of Reuben: of Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites;
Reuben, the first son of Israel: the sons of Reuben by their families: of Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites: of Pallu, the family of the Palluites:
These were the descendants of Reuben, Israel's firstborn: Hanoch, ancestor of the Hanochite family; Pallu, ancestor of the Palluite family;
Reuben the first borne of Israel: the children of Reube were: Hanoch, of whom came the familie of the Hanochites, and of Pallu the familie of the Palluites:
Reuben, first-born of Israel — sons of Reuben: [of] Hanoch [is] the family of the Hanochite; of Pallu the family of the Palluite;
Reuben, the firstborn of Israel; the sons of Reuben: of Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites;
Reuben the eldest son of Israel: the children of Reuben; Hanoch, of whom cometh the family of the Hanochites: Of Phallu, the family of the Phalluites:
Ruben the firstborn of Israel. His sons were Henoch, of whom is the family of the Henochites: and Phallu, of whom is the family of the Phalluites:
They counted 43,730 men from the tribe of Reuben, Jacob’s oldest son. They were in clans descended from Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
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Numbers 26:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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רְאוּבֵ֖ן
בְּכ֣וֹר
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
בְּנֵ֣י
רְאוּבֵ֗ן
חֲנוֹךְ֙
מִשְׁפַּ֣חַת
הַ/חֲנֹכִ֔י
לְ/פַלּ֕וּא
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
הַ/פַּלֻּאִֽי
רְאוּבֵ֖ן
Rᵉʼûwbên
H7205
Reuben
N-proper
בְּכ֣וֹר
bᵉkôwr
H1060
firstborn
N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
רְאוּבֵ֗ן
Rᵉʼûwbên
H7205
Reuben
N-proper
חֲנוֹךְ֙
Chănôwk
H2585
Hanoch
N-proper
מִשְׁפַּ֣חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fs
הַ/חֲנֹכִ֔י
Chănôkîy
H2599
Hanochite
Art | Ngmsa
לְ/פַלּ֕וּא
Pallûwʼ
H6396
Pallu
Prep | N-proper
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fs
הַ/פַּלֻּאִֽי
Palluʼîy
H6384
Palluite
Art | Ngmsa
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 26:5
רְאוּבֵ֖ן
Rᵉʼûwbên
H7205
"Reuben"
N-proper
Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, and the ancestor of the tribe of Reuben. He is mentioned in Genesis as the brother of Simeon, Levi, and Judah, and the father of Hanoch and Pallu.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.32; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Hanoch (H2585J), Pallu (H6396), Hezron (H2696) and Carmi (H3756) § Reuben = "behold a son" 1) the eldest son of Jacob by Leah 2) the tribe descended from Reuben 3) the territory inhabited by the tribe of Reuben
Usage: Occurs in 68 OT verses. KJV: Reuben. See also: Genesis 29:32; Deuteronomy 27:13; Ezekiel 48:31.
בְּכ֣וֹר
bᵉkôwr
H1060
"firstborn"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to the firstborn child or animal, often holding a special status or responsibility. It appears in stories like Genesis and Exodus, highlighting the importance of birth order. The KJV translates it as 'eldest' or 'firstborn'.
Definition: 1) firstborn, firstling 1a) of men and women 1b) of animals 1c) noun of relation (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 96 OT verses. KJV: eldest (son), firstborn(-ling). See also: Genesis 10:15; Deuteronomy 21:17; Psalms 78:51.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
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.
רְאוּבֵ֗ן
Rᵉʼûwbên
H7205
"Reuben"
N-proper
Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, and the ancestor of the tribe of Reuben. He is mentioned in Genesis as the brother of Simeon, Levi, and Judah, and the father of Hanoch and Pallu.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.32; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Hanoch (H2585J), Pallu (H6396), Hezron (H2696) and Carmi (H3756) § Reuben = "behold a son" 1) the eldest son of Jacob by Leah 2) the tribe descended from Reuben 3) the territory inhabited by the tribe of Reuben
Usage: Occurs in 68 OT verses. KJV: Reuben. See also: Genesis 29:32; Deuteronomy 27:13; Ezekiel 48:31.
חֲנוֹךְ֙
Chănôwk
H2585
"Hanoch"
N-proper
Hanoch means dedicated and refers to several men in the Bible, including a son of Reuben and a son of Jared who was taken to heaven without dying, as seen in Genesis 5:24.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.9; son of: Reuben (H7205); brother of: Pallu (H6396), Hezron (H2696) and Carmi (H3756) Also named: cha.no.khi (חֲנֹכִי "Hanochite " H2599) § Enoch = "dedicated" 1) eldest son of Cain 2) son of Jared and father of Methuselah whom God took home to heaven without dying 3) the city which Cain built and named after his son Enoch (after himself) Hanoch = "dedicated" 4) a son of Midian, the third child 5) the eldest son of Reuben
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Enoch. See also: Genesis 4:17; Genesis 5:24; 1 Chronicles 5:3.
מִשְׁפַּ֣חַת
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/חֲנֹכִ֔י
Chănôkîy
H2599
"Hanochite"
Art | Ngmsa
The Hanochite refers to descendants of Hanoch, a man from the tribe of Reuben, mentioned in Genesis 46:9. His name means dedicated, and his descendants are known as the Hanochites. They are part of Reuben's family line.
Definition: Someone descended from Hanoch who was a man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.9; son of: Reuben (H7205); brother of: Pallu (H6396), Hezron (H2696) and Carmi (H3756) Group of cha.nokh (חֲנוֹךְ "Hanoch" H2585J) § Hanochites , of Hanoch "dedicated" descendants of Hanoch
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Hanochites. See also: Numbers 26:5.
לְ/פַלּ֕וּא
Pallûwʼ
H6396
"Pallu"
Prep | N-proper
Pallu was an Israelite and the son of Reuben, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He is mentioned in the book of Genesis and was the father of Eliab, who was a leader in the Israelite community. Pallu's name means distinguished or special.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.9; son of: Reuben (H7205); brother of: Hanoch (H2585J), Hezron (H2696) and Carmi (H3756); father of: Eliab (H0446H) Also named: pal.lu.i (פַּלֻּאִי "Palluite" H6384) § Pallu or Phallu = "distinguished" the 2nd son of Reuben, father of Eliab, and progenitor of a family of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Pallu, Phallu. See also: Genesis 46:9; Numbers 26:5; 1 Chronicles 5:3.
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/פַּלֻּאִֽי
Palluʼîy
H6384
"Palluite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Palluite is a person descended from Pallu, a son of Reuben, who is mentioned in Genesis. The Palluites are the family group of Pallu.
Definition: Someone descended from Pallu who was a man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.9; son of: Reuben (H7205); brother of: Hanoch (H2585J), Hezron (H2696) and Carmi (H3756); father of: Eliab (H0446H) Group of pal.lu (פַּלּוּא "Pallu" H6396) § Palluites, of Pallu "wonderful" descendants of Pallu, the 2nd son of Reuben
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Palluites. See also: Numbers 26:5.
Study Notes — Numbers 26:5
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- Numbers 26:5 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 26:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 26:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 26:5
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 26:5
- Barnes' Notes on Numbers 26:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 26:5
- Sermons on Numbers 26:5
Context — The Tribe of Reuben
3So on the plains of Moab by the Jordan, across from Jericho, Moses and Eleazar the priest issued the instruction,
4“Take a census of the men twenty years of age or older, as the LORD has commanded Moses.” And these were the Israelites who came out of the land of Egypt:
5Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu,
6the Hezronite clan from Hezron, and the Carmite clan from Carmi. 7These were the clans of Reuben, and their registration numbered 43,730.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 5:3 | The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. |
| 2 | Genesis 46:8–9 | Now these are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn. The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. |
| 3 | Exodus 6:14 | These were the heads of their fathers’ houses: The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, were Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi. These were the clans of Reuben. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 5:1 | These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. |
| 5 | Genesis 49:2–3 | Come together and listen, O sons of Jacob; listen to your father Israel. Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power. |
| 6 | Genesis 29:32 | And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, “The LORD has seen my affliction. Surely my husband will love me now.” |
Numbers 26:5 Summary
This verse is talking about the family of Reuben, who was the firstborn son of Israel. It lists the different clans that came from Reuben, like the Hanochite and Palluite clans. This is important because it helps us understand the family structure and lineage of the Israelites, which is similar to what we see in other parts of the Bible, like Genesis 46:9 and Exodus 6:14. It also reminds us that God cares about each person and family, and that we are all part of a larger community, as seen in Galatians 3:28 and 1 Corinthians 12:27.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Reuben mentioned as the firstborn of Israel in Numbers 26:5?
Reuben is mentioned as the firstborn because of his birthright, as seen in Genesis 29:32 and Genesis 30:14, although his actions later in life led to the loss of his birthright, as mentioned in Genesis 49:3-4 and 1 Chronicles 5:1-2.
What is the significance of the clans mentioned in Numbers 26:5?
The clans mentioned, such as the Hanochite and Palluite clans, are important for understanding the family structure and lineage of the Israelites, as seen in other verses like Numbers 1:20 and Exodus 6:14.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Numbers?
This verse is part of a larger census of the Israelites, as commanded by God in Numbers 26:1-4, and it helps to establish the family lines and population numbers of the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land, as also seen in Deuteronomy 1:3.
What can we learn about God's character from this verse?
From this verse, we can learn about God's attention to detail and His care for His people, as seen in the way He commands a census and keeps track of the family lines of the Israelites, similar to what is seen in Psalm 87:6 and Acts 17:26.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be part of a larger family or community, and how can we use our unique roles and positions to serve and honor God?
- How can we apply the concept of lineage and family heritage to our own lives, and what does it mean to be part of God's family?
- What can we learn from the example of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, and how can we avoid making similar mistakes in our own lives?
- How does the concept of a census and counting people relate to God's love and care for each individual, and what does this say about our own worth and value in God's eyes?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 26:5
Reuben, the eldest son of Israel,.... the number of his tribe is taken first on that account; there were four families that descended from him, the Hanochite, Palluite, Hesronite, and Carmite, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 26:5
Reuben, the eldest son of Israel: the children of Reuben; Hanoch, of whom cometh the family of the Hanochites: of Pallu, the family of the Palluites: Hanoch , [ Chªnowk (H2585); Septuagint, Enooch].
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 26:5
(4, 5) Take the sum of the people . . . —The verses may be rendered thus: From twenty years old and upward, as the Lord commanded Moses. And the children of Israel which went forth out of the land of Egypt were these: Reuben, the eldest son of Israel, &c. The expression “as the Lord commanded Moses” is one of very frequent occurrence in this book. The command was given to Moses, not to the children of Israel generally. The form of enumeration is concise. The omissions may be supplied thus:—Reuben—he was the eldest son of Israel. The sons of Reuben were—Hanoch—of him, the family of the Hanochites, &c. (Comp. Genesis 46:9; Exodus 6:14; 1 Chronicles 5:3.)
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 26:5
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.
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 26:5
Following The tribes are mentioned in the same order as in the earlier census Num. 1, except that Manasseh here precedes Ephraim; probably as being now the larger tribe.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 26:5
5-9. Reuben, the eldest son — By Leah. Genesis 29:32. The enumeration of the grandsons of Jacob in this chapter is important, since these are the basis of the tribal divisions, just as the tribes sprang from his sons.
Sermons on Numbers 26:5
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(Exodus) Exodus 6:14-30 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Moses and his call to deliver the children of Israel from Egypt. Moses initially hesitates and makes excuses, questioning his o |
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From the Death of Isaac to the Exodus Out of Egypt by Flavius Josephus | Flavius Josephus recounts the reunion of Joseph with his brothers and father Jacob in Egypt, highlighting the forgiveness, reconciliation, and generosity displayed by Joseph toward |
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(Genesis) Genesis 49:2-5 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Genesis 49:2 and the dramatic scene of Jacob, the old man, sitting up in bed leaning on his staff. The speaker reflects on the inconvenience |