Numbers 26:32
New International Version
through Shemida, the Shemidaite clan; through Hepher, the Hepherite clan.

New Living Translation
The Shemidaites, named after their ancestor Shemida. The Hepherites, named after their ancestor Hepher.

English Standard Version
and of Shemida, the clan of the Shemidaites; and of Hepher, the clan of the Hepherites.

Berean Standard Bible
the Shemidaite clan from Shemida, and the Hepherite clan from Hepher.

King James Bible
And of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites: and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.

New King James Version
of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.

New American Standard Bible
and of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.

NASB 1995
and of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.

NASB 1977
and of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.

Legacy Standard Bible
and of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.

Amplified Bible
of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.

Christian Standard Bible
the Shemidaite clan from Shemida; the Hepherite clan from Hepher;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the Shemidaite clan from Shemida; the Hepherite clan from Hepher;

American Standard Version
and of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.

English Revised Version
and of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites: and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the family of Shemida, and the family of Hepher.

Good News Translation
Shemida, and Hepher.

International Standard Version
from Shemida, the family of the descendants of Shemida; and from Hepher, the family of the descendants of Hepher.

Majority Standard Bible
the Shemidaite clan from Shemida, and the Hepherite clan from Hepher.

NET Bible
from Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; from Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.

New Heart English Bible
and Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; and Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.

Webster's Bible Translation
And of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites: and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.

World English Bible
and Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; and Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and of Shemida the family of the Shemidaite; and of Hepher the family of the Hepherite.

Young's Literal Translation
and of Shemida the family of the Shemidaite; and of Hepher the family of the Hepherite.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Shemida, the families of the Shemidaites; and Hepher, the families of the Hepherites.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Semida, of whom is the family of the Semidaites: and Hepher, of whom is the family of the Hepherites.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and Shemida, from whom is the family of the Shemidaites; and Hepher, from whom is the family of the Hepherites.

New American Bible
through Shemida, the clan of the Shemidaites; through Hepher, the clan of the Hepherites.

New Revised Standard Version
and of Shemida, the clan of the Shemidaites; and of Hepher, the clan of the Hepherites.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Shamida, the family of Shamida: Khaphar, the family of Khaphar:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
To Symaer, the family of the Symaerites; and to Opher, the family of the Opherites.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Tribe of Manasseh
31the Asrielite clan from Asriel, the Shechemite clan from Shechem, 32the Shemidaite clan from Shemida, and the Hepherite clan from Hepher. 33Now Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons but only daughters. The names of his daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.…

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.

Numbers 1:28-29
From the sons of Issachar, 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, / those registered to the tribe of Issachar numbered 54,400.

Numbers 2:14-15
Next will be the tribe of Gad. The leader of the Gadites is Eliasaph son of Deuel, / and his division numbers 45,650.

Numbers 10:18-19
Then the divisions of the camp of Reuben set out under their standard, with Elizur son of Shedeur in command. / Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai was over the division of the tribe of Simeon,

Numbers 13:7
from the tribe of Issachar, Igal son of Joseph;

Numbers 26:5-6
Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu, / the Hezronite clan from Hezron, and the Carmite clan from Carmi.

Joshua 17:1-2
Now this was the allotment for the tribe of Manasseh as Joseph’s firstborn son, namely for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh and father of the Gileadites, who had received Gilead and Bashan because Machir was a man of war. / So this allotment was for the rest of the descendants of Manasseh—the clans of Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem, Hepher, and Shemida. These are the other male descendants of the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph.

Judges 5:14
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.

1 Chronicles 12:32
From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.

1 Chronicles 27:18
over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;

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—

John 1:45
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.”

Acts 7:8
Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs.


Treasury of Scripture

And of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites: and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.

Zelophehad

Numbers 27:1
Then came the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph: and these are the names of his daughters; Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah.

Numbers 36:10-12
Even as the LORD commanded Moses, so did the daughters of Zelophehad: …

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of Shemida
The name "Shemida" is rooted in the Hebrew language, possibly derived from "shamad," meaning "to destroy" or "to annihilate." This etymology may reflect the turbulent times and the challenges faced by the Israelites as they journeyed through the wilderness. Historically, Shemida is one of the sons of Gilead, a descendant of Manasseh, Joseph's son. The mention of Shemida here signifies the continuity of the tribal lineage and the importance of maintaining family heritage within the Israelite community. It serves as a reminder of God's promise to Abraham to make his descendants as numerous as the stars, emphasizing the fulfillment of divine promises through generations.

the Shemidaite clan
The term "Shemidaite" refers to the descendants of Shemida, forming a distinct clan within the tribe of Manasseh. In the context of Numbers 26, the census was conducted to allocate land among the tribes of Israel as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. The identification of clans like the Shemidaites underscores the organizational structure of the Israelite society, which was crucial for maintaining order and ensuring equitable distribution of land. This reflects God's provision and care for His people, ensuring that each family and clan had a place in the land He promised to them.

of Hepher
"Hepher" is another descendant of Manasseh, and his name may be derived from the Hebrew root "chaphar," meaning "to dig" or "a well." This could symbolize sustenance and life, as wells were vital sources of water in the arid regions of the Near East. The mention of Hepher highlights the significance of each family within the larger tribal framework, emphasizing that every individual and family unit played a role in the unfolding of God's plan for Israel. Historically, Hepher is also noted as the father of Zelophehad, whose daughters famously petitioned Moses for their inheritance rights, setting a precedent for women's rights in Israelite law.

the Hepherite clan
The "Hepherite clan" represents the descendants of Hepher, forming another distinct family group within the tribe of Manasseh. The inclusion of the Hepherites in the census illustrates the meticulous care with which God instructed Moses to organize His people. Each clan's recognition ensured that every family received its rightful inheritance, reinforcing the theme of divine justice and order. This meticulous record-keeping also served as a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His covenant promises, as each clan's inheritance was a tangible expression of God's enduring commitment to His people.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the Shemidaite
הַשְּׁמִידָעִ֑י (haš·šə·mî·ḏā·‘î)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8062: Shemidaites -- a Shemidaite

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 Shemida,
וּשְׁמִידָ֕ע (ū·šə·mî·ḏā‘)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8061: Shemida -- 'name of knowing', a man of Manasseh

[and] the Hepherite
הַֽחֶפְרִֽי׃ (ha·ḥep̄·rî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2662: Hepherites -- a Chephrite

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 Hepher.
וְחֵ֕פֶר (wə·ḥê·p̄er)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2660: Hepher -- three Israelites


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