Numbers 26:59
Numbers 26:59 in Multiple Translations
and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.
And the name of Amram’s wife was Jochebed, the daughter of Levi, whom her mother bare to Levi in Egypt: and she bare unto Amram Aaron and Moses, and Miriam their sister.
And the name of Amram’s wife was Jochebed, the daughter of Levi, who was born to Levi in Egypt: and she bare unto Amram Aaron and Moses, and Miriam their sister.
Amram's wife was Jochebed, the daughter of Levi, whom he had in Egypt: by Amram she had Moses and Aaron and their sister Miriam.
and the name of Amram's wife was Jochebed. She was a descendant of Levi, born while the Levites were in Egypt. She had children with Amram: Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.
And Amrams wife was called Iochebed the daughter of Leui, which was borne vnto Leui in Egypt: and she bare vnto Amram Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam their sister.
and the name of Amram's wife is Jochebed, daughter of Levi, whom [one] hath born to Levi in Egypt; and she beareth to Amram Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam their sister.
The name of Amram’s wife was Jochebed, the daughter of Levi, who was born to Levi in Egypt. She bore to Amram Aaron and Moses, and Miriam their sister.
And the name of Amram's wife was Jochebed, the daughter of Levi, whom her mother bore to Levi in Egypt: and she bore to Amram Aaron and Moses, and Miriam their sister.
Who had to wife Jochabed the daughter of Levi, who was horn to him in Egypt. She bore to her husband Amram sons, Aaron and Moses, and Mary their sister.
whose wife was Jochebed. She also was a descendant of Levi, but she was born in Egypt. She and Amram had two sons, Aaron and Moses/me, and their/our older sister Miriam.
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Numbers 26:59 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/שֵׁ֣ם
אֵ֣שֶׁת
עַמְרָ֗ם
יוֹכֶ֨בֶד֙
בַּת
לֵוִ֔י
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
יָלְדָ֥ה
אֹתָ֛/הּ
לְ/לֵוִ֖י
בְּ/מִצְרָ֑יִם
וַ/תֵּ֣לֶד
לְ/עַמְרָ֗ם
אֶֽת
אַהֲרֹן֙
וְ/אֶת
מֹשֶׁ֔ה
וְ/אֵ֖ת
מִרְיָ֥ם
אֲחֹתָֽ/ם
וְ/שֵׁ֣ם
shêm
H8034
name
Conj | N-ms
אֵ֣שֶׁת
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fs
עַמְרָ֗ם
ʻAmrâm
H6019
Amram
N-proper
יוֹכֶ֨בֶד֙
Yôwkebed
H3115
Jochebed
N-proper
בַּת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fs
לֵוִ֔י
Lêvîy
H3878
Levi
N-proper
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
יָלְדָ֥ה
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
אֹתָ֛/הּ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
לְ/לֵוִ֖י
Lêvîy
H3878
Levi
Prep | N-proper
בְּ/מִצְרָ֑יִם
Mitsrayim
H4714
Egypt
Prep | N-proper
וַ/תֵּ֣לֶד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
לְ/עַמְרָ֗ם
ʻAmrâm
H6019
Amram
Prep | N-proper
אֶֽת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
אַהֲרֹן֙
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מֹשֶׁ֔ה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
N-proper
וְ/אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מִרְיָ֥ם
Miryâm
H4813
Miriam
N-proper
אֲחֹתָֽ/ם
ʼâchôwth
H269
sister
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 26:59
וְ/שֵׁ֣ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
אֵ֣שֶׁת
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
עַמְרָ֗ם
ʻAmrâm
H6019
"Amram"
N-proper
Amram was the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, and his name means exalted people. He was a descendant of Kohath and Levi, living during the time of Exile and Return.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.34 § Amram = "exalted people" 1) a descendant of Kohath and Levi and father of Moses 2) one of the sons of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Amram. See also: Exodus 6:18; 1 Chronicles 5:29; Ezra 10:34.
יוֹכֶ֨בֶד֙
Yôwkebed
H3115
"Jochebed"
N-proper
Jochebed was the mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, and her name means 'Jehovah is glory'. She was a woman of the tribe of Levi and is first mentioned in Exodus 6:20. Her story is an important part of the Bible's account of the Israelites' time in Egypt.
Definition: A woman of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.20; daughter of: Levi (H3878); sister of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955) and Merari (H4847); married to Amram (H6019); mother of: Moses (H4872), Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813) § Jochebed = "Jehovah is glory" the daughter of Levi, wife and at the same time aunt of Amram, and the mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Jochebed. See also: Exodus 6:20; Numbers 26:59.
בַּת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
לֵוִ֔י
Lêvîy
H3878
"Levi"
N-proper
Levi was a son of Jacob and Leah, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. He was a brother of Reuben, Simeon, and Judah, and the father of Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi's name is significant in the tribe of Levi.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), 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: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115) § Levi = "joined to" the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah and progenitor of tribe of Levites
Usage: Occurs in 61 OT verses. KJV: Levi. See also H3879 (לֵוִי), H3881 (לֵוִיִּי). See also: Genesis 29:34; Deuteronomy 27:12; Psalms 135:20.
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
יָלְדָ֥ה
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
אֹתָ֛/הּ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
לְ/לֵוִ֖י
Lêvîy
H3878
"Levi"
Prep | N-proper
Levi was a son of Jacob and Leah, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. He was a brother of Reuben, Simeon, and Judah, and the father of Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi's name is significant in the tribe of Levi.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), 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: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115) § Levi = "joined to" the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah and progenitor of tribe of Levites
Usage: Occurs in 61 OT verses. KJV: Levi. See also H3879 (לֵוִי), H3881 (לֵוִיִּי). See also: Genesis 29:34; Deuteronomy 27:12; Psalms 135:20.
בְּ/מִצְרָ֑יִם
Mitsrayim
H4714
"Egypt"
Prep | N-proper
This word means Egypt, a country in northeastern Africa, and is used in the Bible to describe the land and its people. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often referring to the Nile River and the Egyptians. Egypt is an important setting for many biblical events.
Definition: § Egypt = "land of the Copts" a country at the northeastern section of Africa, adjacent to Palestine, and through which the Nile flows Egyptians = "double straits" adj 2) the inhabitants or natives of Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 569 OT verses. KJV: Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. See also: Genesis 10:6; Exodus 6:13; Exodus 34:18.
וַ/תֵּ֣לֶד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
לְ/עַמְרָ֗ם
ʻAmrâm
H6019
"Amram"
Prep | N-proper
Amram was the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, and his name means exalted people. He was a descendant of Kohath and Levi, living during the time of Exile and Return.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.34 § Amram = "exalted people" 1) a descendant of Kohath and Levi and father of Moses 2) one of the sons of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Amram. See also: Exodus 6:18; 1 Chronicles 5:29; Ezra 10:34.
אֶֽת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אַהֲרֹן֙
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מֹשֶׁ֔ה
Môsheh
H4872
"Moses"
N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.
וְ/אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מִרְיָ֥ם
Miryâm
H4813
"Miriam"
N-proper
Miriam means rebellion and is the name of two Israelitesses, one the sister of Moses and Aaron, and another a woman of Judah. Miriam is first mentioned in Exodus as a leader among the Israelites.
Definition: A woman of the tribe of Judah(?) living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.17; daughter of: Mered (H4778)(?) and Bithiah (H1332); sister of: Shammai (H8060I) and Ishbah (H3431); half-sister of: Jered (H3382H)(?), Heber (H2268I)(?) and Jekuthiel (H3354)(?) § Miriam = "rebellion" 1) elder sister of Moses and Aaron 2) a woman of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Miriam. See also: Exodus 15:20; Numbers 12:15; Micah 6:4.
אֲחֹתָֽ/ם
ʼâchôwth
H269
"sister"
N-fs | Suff
A sister in the Bible can be a biological sibling, a half-sister, or a close relative. In Genesis 4:2, Cain's sister is not named, but in Genesis 24:15, Rebekah is Isaac's cousin and future wife.
Definition: 1) sister 1a) sister (same parents) 1b) half-sister (same father) 1c) relative 1c1) (metaph) of Israel's and Judah's relationship 1d) beloved 1d1) bride 1e) (fig.) of intimate connection 1f) another
Usage: Occurs in 104 OT verses. KJV: (an-) other, sister, together. See also: Genesis 4:22; 2 Samuel 13:22; Proverbs 7:4.
Study Notes — Numbers 26:59
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Context — The Levites Numbered
57Now these were the Levites numbered by their clans: The Gershonite clan from Gershon, the Kohathite clan from Kohath, and the Merarite clan from Merari.
58These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram,
59and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.
60Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar were born to Aaron, 61but Nadab and Abihu died when they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 6:20 | And Amram married his father’s sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses. Amram lived 137 years. |
| 2 | Exodus 2:1–2 | Now a man of the house of Levi married a daughter of Levi, and she conceived and gave birth to a son. When she saw that he was a beautiful child, she hid him for three months. |
| 3 | Leviticus 18:12 | You must not have sexual relations with your father’s sister; she is your father’s close relative. |
Numbers 26:59 Summary
This verse tells us about Jochebed, the wife of Amram and the mother of Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. She was a woman of faith who trusted God, even in difficult circumstances, as seen in the story of the Israelites in Egypt. As a daughter of Levi, Jochebed was part of a family chosen by God to serve as spiritual leaders among the Israelites, as described in Numbers 3:6-10. Just like Jochebed, we can trust God to guide and protect us, even when things seem uncertain, and prioritize our faith and family relationships, recognizing the impact they can have on future generations, as encouraged in Deuteronomy 6:6-7 and Psalm 78:4-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Jochebed and what was her significance in the biblical narrative?
Jochebed was the wife of Amram and the mother of Aaron, Moses, and Miriam, making her a crucial figure in the history of the Israelites, as seen in Numbers 26:59 and Exodus 6:20. Her faith and obedience to God played a significant role in shaping the lives of her children, who would go on to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, as described in the book of Exodus.
What can we learn from the family of Amram and Jochebed about the importance of family and faith?
The family of Amram and Jochebed demonstrates the significance of faith and family in the biblical narrative, as they raised their children to trust and obey God, even in the face of adversity, as seen in Hebrews 11:23 and Exodus 2:2-10. Their example encourages us to prioritize our faith and family relationships, recognizing the impact they can have on future generations.
How does the mention of Jochebed's lineage, as a daughter of Levi, contribute to our understanding of the biblical narrative?
The mention of Jochebed's lineage highlights her connection to the tribe of Levi, which was chosen by God to serve as priests and leaders among the Israelites, as described in Numbers 3:6-10 and Deuteronomy 10:8-9. This emphasizes the importance of her family's role in the spiritual leadership of the Israelites and sets the stage for the significant events that would unfold in the lives of her children, Aaron, Moses, and Miriam.
What does the fact that Jochebed was born in Egypt reveal about the circumstances of the Israelites during that time?
The fact that Jochebed was born in Egypt indicates that the Israelites had been living in Egypt for some time, as they had been since the days of Joseph, as described in Genesis 47:27 and Exodus 1:1-7. This highlights the Israelites' sojourn in a foreign land and sets the stage for their eventual deliverance under the leadership of Moses, as foretold in Genesis 15:13-14 and fulfilled in the book of Exodus.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the example of Jochebed about trusting God in difficult circumstances, and how can I apply that to my own life?
- How does the family of Amram and Jochebed demonstrate the importance of prioritizing faith and family, and what changes can I make in my own life to reflect these values?
- What role do I think Jochebed's faith and influence played in shaping the lives of her children, Aaron, Moses, and Miriam, and what can I learn from her example about the impact of a mother's faith on her children?
- How does the story of Jochebed and her family encourage me to trust God's plan for my own life, even when circumstances seem uncertain or challenging?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 26:59
[See comments on Numbers 26:57]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 26:59
And the name of Amram's wife was Jochebed, the daughter of Levi, whom her mother bare to Levi in Egypt: and she bare unto Amram Aaron and Moses, and Miriam their sister. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 26:59
Her mother, to wit, Levi’ s wife, which must necessarily be understood.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 26:59
(59) Jochebed, the daughter of Levi, whom her mother bare to Levi . . . —Or, who was born to Levi, &c. There is a similar omission of the subject of the verb in 1 Kings 1:6. Some writers have supposed that Jochebed was the granddaughter, or possibly even some more remote descendant of Levi, and that Amram, the father of Moses, was not the same as Amram, the son of Kohath. (See Keil, “On the Pentateuch,” i. 469-471; but for a defence of the view which has been more commonly adopted, see Birks’ “Exodus of Israel,” pp. 153-199.)
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 26:59
57–62. The census of the Levites. They were numbered separately from the secular tribes, because they were not, as a tribe, to possess any land.
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 26:59
whom her mother bare - literally, “whom she bare;” the subject is wanting, and the verb is in the feminine gender. The words “her mother” are merely conjectural. The text is probably imperfect.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 26:59
59. Jochebed — Fully discussed in Exodus 6:20, note. Whom… bare to Levi — There is an omission of the subject in the Hebrew. The implication is, that Levi’s lawful wife was not the mother of Jochebed.
Sermons on Numbers 26:59
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(Exodus) Exodus 2:1-4 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Moses and his humble beginnings. He highlights Moses' modesty in not mentioning his parents by name and emphasizes the commonali |
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Exodus 2:1 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of parents prioritizing their children's careers over their commitment to the work of the Lord. He emphasizes the importance of the |
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The Country Preacher Who Came to Town - Vance Havner by From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons | In this sermon, Vance Hafner discusses the message brought by the prophet Amos in a time of prosperity in the land. The people were living in luxury, lying on beds of ivory and ind |
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Ruth - Part 3 by John McGregor | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes three main points. Firstly, God's purposes can be fulfilled in unexpected ways. He uses the example of Ruth, who was not initially part of G |
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Baptism and Power by Thaddeus Barnum | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the fear and confusion that many people feel in the world today. He shares a personal encounter with a woman who expressed her fear about the |
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Moses, Moses by Phil Beach Jr. | Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the necessity of undergoing spiritual transformation through the metaphor of Moses' life, illustrating how God works to remove unpleasing traits from us, |