Numbers 26:36
New International Version
These were the descendants of Shuthelah: through Eran, the Eranite clan.

New Living Translation
This was the subclan descended from the Shuthelahites: The Eranites, named after their ancestor Eran.

English Standard Version
And these are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the clan of the Eranites.

Berean Standard Bible
And the descendants of Shuthelah were the Eranite clan from Eran.

King James Bible
And these are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites.

New King James Version
And these are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites.

New American Standard Bible
These are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites.

NASB 1995
These are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites.

NASB 1977
And these are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites.

Legacy Standard Bible
And these are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites.

Amplified Bible
And these are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites.

Christian Standard Bible
These were Shuthelah’s descendants: the Eranite clan from Eran.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
These were Shuthelah’s descendants: the Eranite clan from Eran.

American Standard Version
And these are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites.

English Revised Version
And these are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The descendants of Shuthelah were the family of Eran.

Good News Translation
The clan of Eran traced its descent from Shuthelah.

International Standard Version
The descendants of Shuthelah included from Eran, the family of the descendants of Eran.

Majority Standard Bible
And the descendants of Shuthelah were the Eranite clan from Eran.

NET Bible
Now these were the Shuthelahites: from Eran, the family of the Eranites.

New Heart English Bible
These are the descendants of Shuthelah: of Eden, the family of the Edenites.

Webster's Bible Translation
And these are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites.

World English Bible
These are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And these [are] sons of Shuthelah: of Eran the family of the Eranite.

Young's Literal Translation
And these are sons of Shuthelah: of Eran the family of the Eranite.

Smith's Literal Translation
These the sons of Shuthelah: to Eran, the families of the Emnites.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now the son of Suthala was Heran, of whom is the family of the Heranites.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Furthermore, the son of Shuthelah was Eran, from whom is the family of the Eranites.

New American Bible
These were the descendants of Shuthelah: through Eran, the clan of the Eranites.

New Revised Standard Version
And these are the descendants of Shuthelah: of Eran, the clan of the Eranites.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And these are the sons of Shuthelah: of Edan, the family of the Edanites.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And these are the sons of Shuthelakh: Edan, the family of Edan.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And these are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
These are the sons of Suthala; to Eden, the family of the Edenites.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Tribe of Ephraim
35These were the descendants of Ephraim by their clans: The Shuthelahite clan from Shuthelah, the Becherite clan from Becher, and the Tahanite clan from Tahan. 36And the descendants of Shuthelah were the Eranite clan from Eran. 37These were the clans of Ephraim, and their registration numbered 32,500. These clans were the descendants of Joseph.…

Cross References
Genesis 48:19
But his father refused. “I know, my son, I know!” he said. “He too shall become a people, and he too shall be great; nevertheless, his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his offspring shall become a multitude of nations.”

Joshua 17:2-3
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. / But Zelophehad son of Hepher (the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh) had no sons but only daughters. These are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.

1 Chronicles 7:14-19
The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel through his Aramean concubine. She also gave birth to Machir the father of Gilead. / Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters. / Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. ...

Genesis 41:51-52
Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying, “God has made me forget all my hardship and all my father’s household.” / And the second son he named Ephraim, saying, “God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.”

Genesis 46:20
Manasseh and Ephraim were born to Joseph in the land of Egypt by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.

Deuteronomy 33:17
His majesty is like a firstborn bull, and his horns are like those of a wild ox. With them he will gore the nations, even to the ends of the earth. Such are the myriads of Ephraim, and such are the thousands of Manasseh.”

Joshua 16:4-5
So Ephraim and Manasseh, the sons of Joseph, received their inheritance. / This was the territory of the descendants of Ephraim by their clans: The border of their inheritance went from Ataroth-addar in the east to Upper Beth-horon

1 Chronicles 5:23-26
Now the people of the half-tribe of Manasseh were numerous. They settled in the land from Bashan to Baal-hermon (that is, Senir, also known as Mount Hermon). / These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families. / But they were unfaithful to the God of their fathers, and they prostituted themselves with the gods of the peoples of the land, whom God had destroyed before them. ...

Ezekiel 37:16-19
“And you, son of man, take a single stick and write on it: ‘Belonging to Judah and to the Israelites associated with him.’ Then take another stick and write on it: ‘Belonging to Joseph—the stick of Ephraim—and to all the house of Israel associated with him.’ / Then join them together into one stick, so that they become one in your hand. / When your people ask you, ‘Won’t you explain to us what you mean by these?’ ...

Genesis 49:22-26
Joseph is a fruitful vine—a fruitful vine by a spring, whose branches scale the wall. / The archers attacked him with bitterness; they aimed at him in hostility. / Yet he steadied his bow, and his strong arms were tempered by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, in the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel, ...

1 Chronicles 7:29
And along the borders of Manasseh were Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor, together with their villages. The descendants of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns.

Joshua 17:14-18
Then the sons of Joseph said to Joshua, “Why have you given us only one portion as an inheritance? We have many people, because the LORD has blessed us abundantly.” / Joshua answered them, “If you have so many people that the hill country of Ephraim is too small for you, go to the forest and clear for yourself an area in the land of the Perizzites and the Rephaim.” / “The hill country is not enough for us,” they replied, “and all the Canaanites who live in the valley have iron chariots, both in Beth-shean with its towns and in the Valley of Jezreel.” ...

1 Chronicles 7:6-12
The three sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael. / The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, heads of their families—five in all. There were 22,034 mighty men of valor listed in their genealogies. / The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher’s sons. ...

1 Chronicles 7:20-29
The descendants of Ephraim: Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son, / Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son. Ezer and Elead were killed by the natives of Gath, because they went down to steal their livestock. / Their father Ephraim mourned for many days, and his relatives came to comfort him. ...

1 Chronicles 5:1-2
These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. / And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.


Treasury of Scripture

And these are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites.

Numbers 1:32,33
Of the children of Joseph, namely, of the children of Ephraim, 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 2:18,19
On the west side shall be the standard of the camp of Ephraim according to their armies: and the captain of the sons of Ephraim shall be Elishama the son of Ammihud…

Jump to Previous
Clan Descendants Shuthelah Shuthe'lah
Jump to Next
Clan Descendants Shuthelah Shuthe'lah
Numbers 26
1. The sum of all Israel is taken in the plains of Moab
52. The law of dividing among them the inheritance of the land
57. The families and number of the Levites
63. None but Caleb and Joshua was left of those who were numbered at Sinai














And the descendants of Shuthelah
Shuthelah is a descendant of Ephraim, one of Joseph's sons. Ephraim and Manasseh were adopted by Jacob as his own sons, which gave Joseph a double portion among the tribes of Israel. This lineage highlights the fulfillment of Jacob's blessing over Ephraim, where he was prophesied to become a multitude of nations (Genesis 48:19). The descendants of Shuthelah represent a continuation of this blessing and the growth of the tribe of Ephraim.

were the Eranite clan
The term "Eranite" refers to the descendants of Eran, a son of Shuthelah. In the context of the Israelite tribal system, clans were sub-divisions within a tribe, often named after a prominent ancestor. This structure was important for maintaining family heritage and land inheritance, as well as organizing the people for military and religious purposes. The mention of the Eranite clan underscores the importance of family lineage and identity within the Israelite community.

from Eran
Eran is a lesser-known figure in the Bible, but his mention here signifies the importance of every family line within the tribes of Israel. Each clan played a role in the larger narrative of Israel's history and journey to the Promised Land. The name Eran itself, meaning "watchful" or "vigilant," may reflect the characteristics valued by the clan. This phrase also emphasizes the detailed record-keeping and genealogical interest that is a hallmark of the Pentateuch, ensuring that each family group is accounted for in the census of Israel.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Shuthelah
A descendant of Ephraim, one of the sons of Joseph. Shuthelah is the progenitor of the Shuthelahite clan.

2. Eran
A descendant of Shuthelah, from whom the Eranite clan is named.

3. Eranite Clan
A family group within the tribe of Ephraim, named after Eran, a descendant of Shuthelah.

4. Tribe of Ephraim
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Ephraim, the son of Joseph and Asenath.

5. Census of Israel
The event in Numbers 26 where Moses and Eleazar the priest conduct a census of the Israelite men able to go to war, as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.
Teaching Points
Importance of Lineage and Heritage
Understanding one's spiritual heritage is crucial. Just as the Israelites traced their lineage, Christians are encouraged to recognize their spiritual lineage in Christ.

Faithfulness Across Generations
The mention of specific clans underscores the importance of faithfulness across generations. Believers are called to pass down their faith to future generations.

God's Faithfulness to His Promises
The census and the detailed recording of clans remind us of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob regarding their descendants.

Community and Identity
The identity of the Israelites was closely tied to their tribal affiliations. Similarly, Christians find their identity in the body of Christ, emphasizing the importance of community.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And
וְאֵ֖לֶּה (wə·’êl·leh)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

the descendants
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Shuthelah [were]
שׁוּתָ֑לַח (šū·ṯā·laḥ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7803: Shuthelah -- an Ephraimite name

the Eranite
הָעֵרָנִֽי׃ (hā·‘ê·rā·nî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6198: Eranites -- descendants of Eran

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 Eran.
לְעֵרָ֕ן (lə·‘ê·rān)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6197: Eran -- an Ephraimite


Links
Numbers 26:36 NIV
Numbers 26:36 NLT
Numbers 26:36 ESV
Numbers 26:36 NASB
Numbers 26:36 KJV

Numbers 26:36 BibleApps.com
Numbers 26:36 Biblia Paralela
Numbers 26:36 Chinese Bible
Numbers 26:36 French Bible
Numbers 26:36 Catholic Bible

OT Law: Numbers 26:36 These are the sons of Shuthelah: (Nu Num.)
Numbers 26:35
Top of Page
Top of Page