Numbers 26:23
New International Version
The descendants of Issachar by their clans were: through Tola, the Tolaite clan; through Puah, the Puite clan;

New Living Translation
These were the clans descended from the sons of Issachar: The Tolaite clan, named after their ancestor Tola. The Puite clan, named after their ancestor Puah.

English Standard Version
The sons of Issachar according to their clans: of Tola, the clan of the Tolaites; of Puvah, the clan of the Punites;

Berean Standard Bible
These were the descendants of Issachar by their clans: The Tolaite clan from Tola, the Punite clan from Puvah,

King James Bible
Of the sons of Issachar after their families: of Tola, the family of the Tolaites: of Pua, the family of the Punites:

New King James Version
The sons of Issachar according to their families were: of Tola, the family of the Tolaites; of Puah, the family of the Punites;

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Issachar by their families: of Tola, the family of the Tolaites; of Puvah, the family of the Punites;

NASB 1995
The sons of Issachar according to their families: of Tola, the family of the Tolaites; of Puvah, the family of the Punites;

NASB 1977
The sons of Issachar according to their families: of Tola, the family of the Tolaites; of Puvah, the family of the Punites;

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Issachar according to their families: of Tola, the family of the Tolaites; of Puvah, the family of the Punites;

Amplified Bible
The sons of Issachar according to their families: of Tola, the family of the Tolaites; of Puvah, the family of the Punites;

Christian Standard Bible
Issachar’s descendants by their clans: the Tolaite clan from Tola; the Punite clan from Puvah;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Issachar’s descendants by their clans: the Tolaite clan from Tola; the Punite clan from Puvah;

American Standard Version
The sons of Issachar after their families: of Tola, the family of the Tolaites; of Puvah, the family of the Punites;

English Revised Version
The sons of Issachar after their families: of Tola, the family of the Tolaites: of Puvah, the family of the Punites:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The families descended from [Issachar] were the family of Tola, the family of Puah,

Good News Translation
The tribe of Issachar: the clans of Tola, Puah,

International Standard Version
The tribe of Issachar, listed according to their families, included: From Tola, the family of the descendants of Tola; from Puvah, the family of the descendants of Puvah;

Majority Standard Bible
These were the descendants of Issachar by their clans: The Tolaite clan from Tola, the Punite clan from Puvah,

NET Bible
The Issacharites by their families: from Tola, the family of the Tolaites; from Puah, the family of the Puites;

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Issachar after their families: of Tola, the family of the Tolaites; of Puah, the family of the Puites;

Webster's Bible Translation
Of the sons of Issachar after their families: of Tola, the family of the Tolaites: of Pua, the family of the Punites:

World English Bible
The sons of Issachar after their families: of Tola, the family of the Tolaites; of Puvah, the family of the Punites;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Sons of Issachar by their families: of Tola [is] the family of the Tolaite; of Pua the family of the Punite;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Issachar by their families; of Tola is the family of the Tolaite; of Pua the family of the Punite;

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Issachar according to their families: Tola, the families of the Tolaites; for Pua, the families of the Punites;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons of Issachar, by their kindreds: Thola, of whom is the family of the Tholaites: Phua, of whom is the family of the Phuaites:

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Issachar, by their kinships: Tola from whom is the family of the Tolaites; Puvah, from whom is the family of the Puvahites;

New American Bible
The descendants of Issachar by their clans were: through Tola, the clan of the Tolaites; through Puvah, the clan of the Puvahites;

New Revised Standard Version
The descendants of Issachar by their clans: of Tola, the clan of the Tolaites; of Puvah, the clan of the Punites;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The sons of Issachar after their families: of Tola, the family of the Tolaites; of Pua, the family, of the Puaites;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Issakar for their families: Tula, the family of Tula, Pua, the family of Pua.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The sons of Issachar after their families: of Tola, the family of the Tolaites; of Puvah, the family of the Punites;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the sons of Issachar according to their families: to Thola, the family of the Tholaites; to Phua, the family of the Phuaites.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Tribe of Issachar
23These were the descendants of Issachar by their clans: The Tolaite clan from Tola, the Punite clan from Puvah, 24the Jashubite clan from Jashub, and the Shimronite clan from Shimron.…

Cross References
Genesis 46:13
The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puvah, Job, and Shimron.

1 Chronicles 7:1
The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four in all.

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 5:14-18
Some came from Ephraim, with their roots in Amalek; Benjamin came with your people after you. The commanders came down from Machir, the bearers of the marshal’s staff from Zebulun. / The princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and Issachar was with Barak, rushing into the valley at his heels. In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision. / Why did you sit among the sheepfolds to hear the whistling for the flocks? In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision. ...

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 Chronicles 12:32-40
From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command. / 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. / From Naphtali: 1,000 commanders, accompanied by 37,000 men with shield and spear. ...

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.

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—

Revelation 7:6
from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000,

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.

1 Chronicles 6:62
The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan.

2 Chronicles 30:18
A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, provide atonement for everyone


Treasury of Scripture

Of the sons of Issachar after their families: of Tola, the family of the Tolaites: of Pua, the family of the Punites:

Jashub, or Job

Genesis 46:13
And the sons of Issachar; Tola, and Phuvah, and Job, and Shimron.

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These were the descendants of Issachar
The phrase introduces the genealogical record of the tribe of Issachar, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Issachar, the fifth son of Jacob and Leah, is often associated with strength and labor, as seen in Genesis 49:14-15. The Hebrew root for "Issachar" (יִשָּׂשכָר) can be linked to the idea of reward or recompense, reflecting Leah's hope for her son's future. Historically, the tribe of Issachar was known for its wisdom and understanding of the times, as noted in 1 Chronicles 12:32. This introduction sets the stage for understanding the tribe's role and legacy within the nation of Israel.

by their clans
The term "clans" refers to the subdivisions within the tribe, emphasizing the importance of family lineage and structure in ancient Israelite society. The Hebrew word for "clan" (מִשְׁפָּחָה, mishpachah) signifies a family group larger than a household but smaller than a tribe. This structure was crucial for maintaining order, inheritance rights, and social identity. In a broader biblical context, the emphasis on clans underscores the communal nature of God's people, where each family unit contributes to the whole.

Tola, the Tolaite clan
"Tola" is the first clan mentioned, named after Issachar's first son. The name "Tola" (תּוֹלָע) in Hebrew means "worm" or "scarlet," possibly indicating humility or a connection to the dye industry, which was significant in ancient times. The Tolaite clan's mention highlights the continuity of God's promises through generations. In Judges 10:1-2, Tola is also the name of a judge in Israel, suggesting that this clan may have played a significant role in leadership and governance.

Puvah, the Punite clan
"Puvah" is the second clan listed, derived from Issachar's son. The name "Puvah" (פּוּאָה) is sometimes spelled "Puah" and is associated with the meaning "splendid" or "mouth." The Punite clan, therefore, carries a legacy of communication and expression. This clan's inclusion in the genealogical record serves as a reminder of the diversity and richness within the tribes of Israel. Each clan, with its unique characteristics and contributions, reflects the multifaceted nature of God's people and His plan for them.

Verse 23. - The sons of Issachar. As in Genesis 46:13; 1 Chronicles 7:1, except that in Genesis we have Job instead of Jashub; the two names, however, appear to have the same meaning.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
[These were] the descendants
בְּנֵ֤י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Issachar
יִשָּׂשכָר֙ (yiś·śā·š·ḵār)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3485: Issachar -- perhaps 'there is recompense', a son of Jacob and Leah, also a son of Obed-edom

by their clans:
לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֔ם (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

The Tolaite
הַתּוֹלָעִ֑י (hat·tō·w·lā·‘î)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8440: Tolaites -- descendant of Tola

clan
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת (miš·pa·ḥaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

from Tola,
תּוֹלָ֕ע (tō·w·lā‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8439: Two men of Issachar

the Punite
הַפּוּנִֽי׃ (hap·pū·nî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6324: Punites -- a Punite

clan
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת (miš·pa·ḥaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

from Puvah,
לְפֻוָ֕ה (lə·p̄u·wāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6312: Puah -- a man of Issachar


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