Numbers 26:27
New International Version
These were the clans of Zebulun; those numbered were 60,500.

New Living Translation
These were the clans of Zebulun. Their registered troops numbered 60,500.

English Standard Version
These are the clans of the Zebulunites as they were listed, 60,500.

Berean Standard Bible
These were the clans of Zebulun, and their registration numbered 60,500.

King James Bible
These are the families of the Zebulunites according to those that were numbered of them, threescore thousand and five hundred.

New King James Version
These are the families of the Zebulunites according to those who were numbered of them: sixty thousand five hundred.

New American Standard Bible
These are the families of the Zebulunites by those who were numbered of them, 60,500.

NASB 1995
These are the families of the Zebulunites according to those who were numbered of them, 60,500.

NASB 1977
These are the families of the Zebulunites according to those who were numbered of them, 60,500.

Legacy Standard Bible
These are the families of the Zebulunites according to those who were numbered of them, 60,500.

Amplified Bible
These are the families (clans) of the Zebulunites according to those who were numbered, 60,500.

Christian Standard Bible
These were the Zebulunite clans numbered by their registered men: 60,500.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
These were the Zebulunite clans numbered by their registered men: 60,500.

American Standard Version
These are the families of the Zebulunites according to those that were numbered of them, threescore thousand and five hundred.

English Revised Version
These are the families of the Zebulunites according to those that were numbered of them, threescore thousand and five hundred.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These were the families of Zebulun. The total number of men was 60,500.

Good News Translation
These clans numbered 60,500 men.

International Standard Version
These families of the descendants of Zebulun numbered 60,500.

Majority Standard Bible
These were the clans of Zebulun, and their registration numbered 60,500.

NET Bible
These were the families of the Zebulunites, according to those numbered of them, 60,500.

New Heart English Bible
These are the families of the Zebulunites according to those who were numbered of them, sixty thousand five hundred.

Webster's Bible Translation
These are the families of the Zebulunites according to those that were numbered of them, sixty thousand and five hundred.

World English Bible
These are the families of the Zebulunites according to those who were counted of them, sixty thousand five hundred.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
These [are] families of the Zebulunite by their numbered ones—sixty thousand and five hundred.

Young's Literal Translation
These are families of the Zebulunite by their numbered ones, sixty thousand and five hundred.

Smith's Literal Translation
These the families of Zebulon, according to their reviewing, sixty thousand and five hundred.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
These are the kindreds of Zabulon, whose number was sixty thousand five hundred.

Catholic Public Domain Version
These are the kinships of Zebulun, whose number was sixty thousand five hundred.

New American Bible
These were the clans of the Zebulunites, of whom there were enrolled sixty thousand five hundred.

New Revised Standard Version
These are the clans of the Zebulunites; the number of those enrolled was sixty thousand five hundred.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
These are the families of the Zebulunites according to those that were numbered of them, sixty thousand and five hundred.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
These are the families of Zebulon for their number: sixty thousand and five hundred.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
These are the families of the Zebulunites according to those that were numbered of them, threescore thousand and five hundred.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
These are the families of Zabulon according to their numbering, sixty thousand and five hundred.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Tribe of Zebulun
26These were the descendants of Zebulun by their clans: The Seredite clan from Sered, the Elonite clan from Elon, and the Jahleelite clan from Jahleel. 27These were the clans of Zebulun, and their registration numbered 60,500

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

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 5:17
Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger by the ships? Asher stayed at the coast and remained in his harbors.

1 Chronicles 12:33-34
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 Chronicles 7:1-5
The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four in all. / The sons of Tola: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, the heads of their families. In the days of David, 22,600 descendants of Tola were numbered in their genealogies as mighty men of valor. / The son of Uzzi: Izrahiah. The sons of Izrahiah: Michael, Obadiah, Joel, and Isshiah. All five of them were chiefs. ...

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.”

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,

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.

2 Chronicles 30:10-11
And the couriers traveled from city to city through the land of Ephraim and Manasseh as far as Zebulun, but the people scorned and mocked them. / Nevertheless, some from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem.

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 6:1
After this, Jesus crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias).


Treasury of Scripture

These are the families of the Zebulunites according to those that were numbered of them, three score thousand and five hundred.

Genesis 41:51,52
And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house…

Genesis 46:20
And unto Joseph in the land of Egypt were born Manasseh and Ephraim, which Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On bare unto him.

Genesis 48:5,13-20
And now thy two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, which were born unto thee in the land of Egypt before I came unto thee into Egypt, are mine; as Reuben and Simeon, they shall be mine…

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These were the clans
The term "clans" refers to the subdivisions within the tribe of Zebulun. In Hebrew, the word for clan is "mishpachah," which signifies a family or a group of families descending from a common ancestor. This highlights the importance of family lineage and heritage in ancient Israelite society. The clans were integral to maintaining the social and religious structure of the Israelites, ensuring that each family group had its place and role within the larger community. This reflects the biblical emphasis on community and belonging, reminding us of the value of our spiritual family in the body of Christ.

of the Zebulunites
The Zebulunites were descendants of Zebulun, the sixth son of Jacob and Leah. The name Zebulun is believed to mean "dwelling" or "honor." Historically, the tribe of Zebulun was known for its strategic location in the northern part of Israel, which facilitated trade and interaction with other cultures. This positioning allowed them to be a bridge between different peoples, symbolizing the call of God's people to be a light to the nations. The Zebulunites' role in Israel's history serves as a reminder of our call to engage with the world while maintaining our distinct identity in Christ.

The number of those numbered
This phrase refers to the census taken of the Israelite tribes, a practice that was both practical and symbolic. The Hebrew word for "numbered" is "paqad," which can mean to count, muster, or appoint. This census was not merely for logistical purposes but also served as a reminder of God's promise to Abraham to make his descendants as numerous as the stars. It underscores the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promises and the importance of each individual within the community of believers.

was 60,500
The specific number of 60,500 reflects the size and strength of the tribe of Zebulun at that time. In the context of the wilderness journey, this number signifies a robust and growing community, ready to take possession of the Promised Land. It serves as a testament to God's provision and blessing upon His people. In a spiritual sense, it reminds us that God is attentive to the details of our lives and that each person is counted and valued in His kingdom. The growth of the Zebulunites encourages us to trust in God's plan for increase and fruitfulness in our own lives as we walk in obedience to Him.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
These [were]
אֵ֛לֶּה (’êl·leh)
Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

the clans
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת (miš·pə·ḥōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

of Zebulun,
הַזְּבוּלֹנִ֖י (haz·zə·ḇū·lō·nî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2075: Zebulunite -- descendant of Zebulun

and their registration numbered
לִפְקֻדֵיהֶ֑ם (lip̄·qu·ḏê·hem)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit

60,500
שִׁשִּׁ֥ים (šiš·šîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 8346: Sixty


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