Numbers 26

Numbers 26:4

FRom] A briefe way, representing the publike proclamation, whereby all of that age were to appeare for to be mustered.

Numbers 26:10

Together with Korah] It appeareth by Numbers 16:32; Numbers 16:35; Numbers 16:40. that Korah was not swallowed up by the earth, but that he dyed by the fire sent from God: but he is joyned with the other because hee was a confederate in the same misdeed, and was punished by a miraculous death, at the same time A signe] a document and example of Gods judgements, See 2 Pet. 2. 2. 6.

Numbers 26:12

Of Nemuel] Genesis 46:10. and 1 Chronicles 4:24. and in the following verses there is some difference in these names.

Numbers 26:29

Of the Machirites] whereof see Joshua 17:1. and by that place it appeares that Machir had divers children, whereof some took their names from Machir, and some from Galaad his sonne: And the word famly here signifieth one of the great branches of this Tribe, divided into families. See Joshuah 7. 14.

Numbers 26:30

Jezar] called also Abiezar, Jos: 17: 2 Jud. 6: 11: 34.

Numbers 26:42

Shuham] called Fusim, Genesis 46:23 The Families] Which were divided into lesser families.

Numbers 26:54

To many] As well of the Tribes, as of a Familie of the Tribes, to some of which Moses assigned their inheritance on this side Jordan, and appoynted Joshuah to do the like beyond.

Numbers 26:55

By lot] In regard of the countries situation, wherein they were to take more or lesse land according to the number of the persns; see Numbers 33:54.

Numbers 26:58

The families] Namely, the lesser Families.

Numbers 26:62

For they] The other Tribes were mustered, to equall the quantity of the inheritance, with the number of thm who being above the age of twenty years, were capable of being heads of Families. But in mustering of the tribe of Levi, this reason took no place: wherefore they were mustered from a moneth old: at which time both the mothers and the children were purified; to shew that they were consecrated to God for his service, even from their birth; See Numbers 3. 15. and 18. 16.

Numbers 26:63

Neere Iericho] The Italian hath it, Of Iericho] see Numbers 22:1.

Numbers 26:65

Caleb] It is true, that Moses was yet living; but he is left out, because he was to dye also on that side Jordan, without comming into the land of Canaan, Num: 20 12. and 27, 13.