Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version From the descendants of Judah: All the men twenty years old or more who were able to serve in the army were listed by name, according to the records of their clans and families. New Living Translation Judah 74,600 English Standard Version Of the people of Judah, their generations, by their clans, by their fathers’ houses, according to the number of names, from twenty years old and upward, every man able to go to war: Berean Standard Bible From the sons of Judah, 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, King James Bible Of the children of Judah, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war; New King James Version From the children of Judah, their genealogies by their families, by their fathers’ house, according to the number of names, from twenty years old and above, all who were able to go to war: New American Standard Bible Of the sons of Judah, their descendants by their families, by their fathers’ households, according to the number of names, from twenty years old and upward, whoever was able to go to war, NASB 1995 Of the sons of Judah, their genealogical registration by their families, by their fathers’ households, according to the number of names, from twenty years old and upward, whoever was able to go out to war, NASB 1977 Of the sons of Judah, their genealogical registration by their families, by their fathers’ households, according to the number of names, from twenty years old and upward, whoever was able to go out to war, Legacy Standard Bible Of the sons of Judah, their genealogical registration by their families, by their fathers’ households, according to the number of names, from twenty years old and upward, whoever was able to go out to war, Amplified Bible Of the sons of Judah, their descendants, by their families (clans), by their fathers’ households, according to the number of names, from twenty years old and upward, all who were able to go to war: Christian Standard Bible The descendants of Judah: according to their family records by their clans and their ancestral families, counting the names of those twenty years old or more, everyone who could serve in the army, Holman Christian Standard Bible The descendants of Judah: according to their family records by their clans and their ancestral houses, counting the names of those 20 years old or more, everyone who could serve in the army, American Standard Version Of the children of Judah, their generations, by their families, by their fathers' houses, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war; English Revised Version Of the children of Judah, their generations, by their families, by their fathers' houses, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war; GOD'S WORD® Translation The roster of families and households for the descendants of [Judah] listed the men by name who were at least 20 years old and eligible for military duty. International Standard Version The genealogies of Judah's descendants were recorded individually, according to their tribes and ancestral houses, as were the names of all the men 20 years and above who could serve in the army. Majority Standard Bible From the sons of Judah, 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, NET Bible From the descendants of Judah: According to the records of their clans and families, all the males twenty years old or older who could serve in the army were listed by name. New Heart English Bible Of the descendants of Judah, their generations, according to their families, by their fathers' houses, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all who were able to go out to war; Webster's Bible Translation Of the children of Judah, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war; World English Bible Of the children of Judah, their generations, by their families, by their fathers’ houses, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all who were able to go out to war: Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionOf the sons of Judah—their births, by their families, by the house of their fathers, in the number of names, from a son of twenty years and upward, everyone going out to the host— Young's Literal Translation Of the sons of Judah -- their births, by their families, by the house of their fathers, in the number of names, from a son of twenty years and upward, every one going out to the host -- Smith's Literal Translation And for the sons of Judah, their generations according to their families, according to the house of their fathers, according to the number of names, from the son of twenty years and above, all going forth to war. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOf the sons of Juda, by their generations and families and houses of their kindreds, by the names of every one from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war, Catholic Public Domain Version Of the sons of Judah, by their generations and families, and the houses of their kinships, by the names of each one, from twenty years and above, of all who were able to go forth to war, New American Bible Of the descendants of Judah, registered by name and lineage according to their clans and ancestral houses, every male of twenty years or more, everyone fit for military service: New Revised Standard Version The descendants of Judah, their lineage, in their clans, by their ancestral houses, according to the number of names, from twenty years old and upward, everyone able to go to war: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOf the children of Judah, by their generations, after their families, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all who were able to go forth to war in Israel; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the sons of Yehuda in their families, for their tribes for the house of their fathers, in the number of the names of a son of twenty years and above, everyone who goes out in the army in Israel. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Of the children of Judah, their generations, by their families, by their fathers' houses, according to the number of names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war; Brenton Septuagint Translation For the sons of Juda according to their kindreds, according to their divisions, according to the houses of their families, according to the number of their names, according to their polls, all males from twenty years old and upward, every one that goes forth with the host, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Number of Every Tribe…25those registered to the tribe of Gad numbered 45,650. 26From the sons of Judah, 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, 27those registered to the tribe of Judah numbered 74,600.… Cross References Genesis 49:13 Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon. Joshua 19:10-16 The third lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Zebulun: The border of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid. / It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. / From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. ... Judges 5:18 Zebulun was a people who risked their lives; Naphtali, too, on the heights of the battlefield. 1 Chronicles 12:33 From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David. 1 Chronicles 27:7 The fourth, for the fourth month, was Joab’s brother Asahel, and his son Zebadiah was commander after him. There were 24,000 men in his division. Isaiah 9:1 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations: Matthew 4:13-15 Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— Luke 2:36 There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years, Revelation 7:8 from the tribe of Zebulun 12,000, from the tribe of Joseph 12,000, and from the tribe of Benjamin 12,000. Deuteronomy 33:18-19 Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.” 1 Kings 4:15 Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon); 2 Kings 15:29 In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria. Ezekiel 48:1-2 “Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. John 1:44-45 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. / Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” Mark 3:18 Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, Treasury of Scripture Of the children of Judah, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war; Numbers 2:3,4 And on the east side toward the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah pitch throughout their armies: and Nahshon the son of Amminadab shall be captain of the children of Judah… Numbers 26:19-22 The sons of Judah were Er and Onan: and Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan… Genesis 29:35 And she conceived again, and bare a son: and she said, Now will I praise the LORD: therefore she called his name Judah; and left bearing. Jump to Previous Able Births Clans Descendants Families Fathers Forth Genealogical Generations Host House Households Houses Judah Male Military Names Numbered Records Registration Serve Service Twenty Upward WarJump to Next Able Births Clans Descendants Families Fathers Forth Genealogical Generations Host House Households Houses Judah Male Military Names Numbered Records Registration Serve Service Twenty Upward WarNumbers 1 1. God commands Moses to number the people5. The princes of the tribes 17. The number of every tribe 47. The Levites are exempted for the service of the Lord From the sons of Judah The tribe of Judah holds significant prominence in biblical history. Judah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, and his descendants became one of the most powerful tribes in Israel. This tribe is notable for producing King David and, ultimately, Jesus Christ, who is referred to as the "Lion of the tribe of Judah" (Revelation 5:5). The tribe's territory included Jerusalem, making it central to Israel's religious and political life. 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 Persons / Places / Events 1. JudahOne of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah. The tribe of Judah is significant in biblical history, as it is the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. 2. Genealogies The record of descent or lineage. In this context, it refers to the listing of family lines within the tribe of Judah, emphasizing the importance of heritage and identity among the Israelites. 3. Clans and Families Subdivisions within the tribe of Judah, indicating the organization and structure of the Israelite community. Each clan and family had its own leadership and responsibilities. 4. Census The event of counting the people, specifically the men eligible for military service. This census was commanded by God to organize the Israelites for their journey and conquest of the Promised Land. 5. Military Service The focus on males twenty years old and upward highlights the preparation for warfare, as the Israelites were to take possession of the land God promised to them. Teaching Points The Importance of HeritageUnderstanding our spiritual heritage can strengthen our faith and identity in Christ. Just as the Israelites valued their genealogies, Christians can find encouragement in their spiritual lineage through Christ. God's Order and Organization God values order and structure, as seen in the organization of the tribes and families. In our lives, we should seek to maintain order and discipline, reflecting God's character. Preparation for Spiritual Warfare Just as the Israelites prepared for physical battles, Christians are called to be prepared for spiritual warfare. This involves being equipped with the armor of God and being ready to stand firm in faith. The Role of Community The census highlights the importance of community and collective responsibility. In the church, each member has a role to play, contributing to the body of Christ. Faithfulness in Small Things The detailed recording of names and families shows that God values each individual. We are reminded to be faithful in the small things, knowing that God sees and values our contributions.Verse 26. - Judah. The immense and disproportionate increase of Judah is no doubt a difficulty in itself; but it is quite in keeping with the character assigned to him in prophecy and the part played by him in history. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew From the sonsלִבְנֵ֣י (liḇ·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Judah, יְהוּדָ֔ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites according to the records תּוֹלְדֹתָ֥ם (tō·wl·ḏō·ṯām) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 8435: Descent, family, history of their clans לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֖ם (lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯām) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people and families, אֲבֹתָ֑ם (’ă·ḇō·ṯām) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1: Father counting בְּמִסְפַּ֣ר (bə·mis·par) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4557: A number, definite, indefinite, narration the names שֵׁמֹ֗ת (šê·mōṯ) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8034: A name of those twenty עֶשְׂרִ֤ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth years of age מִבֶּ֨ן (mib·ben) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son or older וָמַ֔עְלָה (wā·ma‘·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb | third person feminine singular Strong's 4605: The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top who could serve יֹצֵ֥א (yō·ṣê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim in the army, צָבָֽא׃ (ṣā·ḇā) Noun - common singular Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign Links Numbers 1:26 NIVNumbers 1:26 NLT Numbers 1:26 ESV Numbers 1:26 NASB Numbers 1:26 KJV Numbers 1:26 BibleApps.com Numbers 1:26 Biblia Paralela Numbers 1:26 Chinese Bible Numbers 1:26 French Bible Numbers 1:26 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 1:26 Of the children of Judah their generations (Nu Num.) |