Numbers 26:6
Numbers 26:6 in Multiple Translations
the Hezronite clan from Hezron, and the Carmite clan from Carmi.
Of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites: of Carmi, the family of the Carmites.
of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; of Carmi, the family of the Carmites.
Of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites: of Carmi, the family of the Carmites.
Hezron, ancestor of the Hezronite family; and Carmi, ancestor of the Carmite family.
Of Hesron, the familie of the Hesronites: of Carmi, the familie of the Carmites.
of Hezron the family of the Hezronite; of Carmi the family of the Carmite.
of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; of Carmi, the family of the Carmites.
Of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites: of Carmi, the family of the Carmites.
And Hesron, of whom is the family of the Hesronites: and Charmi, of whom is the family of the Charmites.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 26:6
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Numbers 26:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/חֶצְרֹ֕ן
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
הַֽ/חֶצְרוֹנִ֑י
לְ/כַרְמִ֕י
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
הַ/כַּרְמִֽי
לְ/חֶצְרֹ֕ן
Chetsrôwn
H2696
Hezron
Prep | N-proper
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fs
הַֽ/חֶצְרוֹנִ֑י
Chetsrôwnîy
H2697
Hezronite
Art | Ngmsa
לְ/כַרְמִ֕י
Karmîy
H3756
Carmi
Prep | N-proper
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fs
הַ/כַּרְמִֽי
Karmîy
H3757
Carmite
Art | Ngmsa
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 26:6
לְ/חֶצְרֹ֕ן
Chetsrôwn
H2696
"Hezron"
Prep | N-proper
Hezron refers to a place in southern Judah and two Israelites. The name means surrounded by a wall, similar to Hazor.
Definition: Hezron = "surrounded by a wall" a place in the extreme south of Judah Another name of cha.tsor (חָצוֹר "Hazor" H2674G)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Hezron. See also: Genesis 46:9; Ruth 4:19; 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.
הַֽ/חֶצְרוֹנִ֑י
Chetsrôwnîy
H2697
"Hezronite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Hezronite is a descendant of Hezron, a man from the tribe of Judah. Hezronites are mentioned in the Bible as a group of people related to Hezron.
Definition: Someone descended from Hezron who was a man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.12; son of: Perez (H6557); brother of: Hamul (H2538); married to daughter_of_Machir (H4353I) and Abiah (H0029J); father of: Ram (H7410), Jerahmeel (H3396), Caleb (H3612H), Segub (H7687H) and Ashhur (H0806) Group of chets.ron (חֶצְרוֹן "Hezron" H2696H) § Hezronites , of Hezron "enclosed" or "division of song" a descendant of Hezron
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Hezronites. See also: Numbers 26:6; Numbers 26:21.
לְ/כַרְמִ֕י
Karmîy
H3756
"Carmi"
Prep | N-proper
Karmi was an Israelite, a descendant of Judah, and the father of several children, including Hur and Jesher, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2. He had multiple wives, including Azubah and Ephrathah.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.9; son of: Hezron (H2696H); brother of: Ram (H7410), Jerahmeel (H3396), Segub (H7687H) and Ashhur (H0806); married to Azubah (H5806H), Jerioth (H3408), Ephrathah (H0672), Ephah (H5891H) and Maacah (H4601L); father of: Hur (H2354), Jesher (H3475), Shobab (H7727H), Ardon (H0715), Mareshah@1Ch.2.42 (H4337), Haran (H2771B), Moza (H4162), Gazez (H1495), Jahdai (H3056), Sheber (H7669), Tirhanah (H8647), Shaaph (H8174H), Sheva (H7724) and Achsah (H5915H); also called Carmi (NIV: Karmi) at 1Ch.4.1(?); Chelubai at 1Ch.2.9; Another name of ka.lev (כָּלֵב "Caleb" H3612H) § Carmi = "my vineyard" 1) the 4th son of Reuben and progenitor of the Carmites 2) a Judaite, father of Achan, the 'troubler of Israel' in the time of Joshua
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Carmi. See also: Genesis 46:9; Joshua 7:18; 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/כַּרְמִֽי
Karmîy
H3757
"Carmite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Karmite was a descendant of Karmi, a man from the tribe of Reuben, as listed in Genesis 46. The Karmite clan was part of the larger family of Reuben. The name 'Carmi' means 'my vineyard'.
Definition: Someone descended from Carmi 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 Hanoch (H2585J) Group of kar.mi (כַּרְמִי "Carmi" H3756) § Carmi = "my vineyard" the Carmites descended from the 4th son of Reuben
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Carmites. See also: Numbers 26:6.
Study Notes — Numbers 26:6
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Context — The Tribe of Reuben
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. 8Now the son of Pallu was Eliab,Numbers 26:6 Summary
The Hezronite and Carmite clans were two groups within the tribe of Reuben, named after their ancestors Hezron and Carmi. This verse, Numbers 26:6, shows how the Bible carefully records the family trees and clans of Israel, highlighting the importance of family and community. Just like the Hezronites and Carmites, we are all part of a larger family and community, and we can learn from the way the Bible emphasizes the value of heritage and roots (as seen in Psalm 100:3). By appreciating our own family and community, we can better understand our place in the world and our relationship with God.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the Hezronites and Carmites in the Bible?
The Hezronites and Carmites were clans within the tribe of Reuben, named after their ancestors Hezron and Carmi, as seen in Numbers 26:6. We can find more information about these clans and their descendants in other parts of the Bible, such as Genesis 46:9 and Exodus 6:14.
What is the significance of the clans in the book of Numbers?
The clans in the book of Numbers, including the Hezronite and Carmite clans, were important for organizational and administrative purposes, such as census-taking and military organization, as commanded by God in Numbers 1:2-3 and Numbers 26:1-4.
How do the Hezronites and Carmites fit into the larger family tree of Israel?
The Hezronites and Carmites were part of the tribe of Reuben, which was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from the twelve sons of Jacob, as listed in Genesis 29:32-35 and Genesis 30:1-24.
What can we learn from the way the Bible records the genealogies and clans of Israel?
The Bible's attention to detail in recording the genealogies and clans of Israel, as seen in Numbers 26:6, highlights the importance of family, heritage, and community in the eyes of God, as also seen in Psalm 100:3 and Acts 17:26.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be part of a larger family or community, and how can I appreciate my own heritage and roots?
- How can I learn from the way the Bible emphasizes the importance of family and clan in the book of Numbers?
- What are some ways I can honor and respect my own family and ancestors, as well as the broader community of believers?
- How can I balance my individual identity with my sense of belonging to a larger group or community, as seen in the example of the Hezronites and Carmites?
- What are some lessons I can apply from the way the Bible records the history and genealogy of Israel to my own life and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 26:6
[See comments on Numbers 26:5]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 26:6
Of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites: of Carmi, the family of the Carmites. Hezron , [ lª-Chetsron (H2696); Septuagint, Asroon]. Carmi , [ lª-Karmiy (H3756); Septuagint, Charmi].
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 26:6
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.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 26:6
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.