Numbers 26:48
New International Version
The descendants of Naphtali by their clans were: through Jahzeel, the Jahzeelite clan; through Guni, the Gunite clan;

New Living Translation
These were the clans descended from the sons of Naphtali: The Jahzeelite clan, named after their ancestor Jahzeel. The Gunite clan, named after their ancestor Guni.

English Standard Version
The sons of Naphtali according to their clans: of Jahzeel, the clan of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the clan of the Gunites;

Berean Standard Bible
These were the descendants of Naphtali by their clans: The Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel, the Gunite clan from Guni,

King James Bible
Of the sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites: of Guni, the family of the Gunites:

New King James Version
The sons of Naphtali according to their families were: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Naphtali by their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;

NASB 1995
The sons of Naphtali according to their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;

NASB 1977
The sons of Naphtali according to their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Naphtali according to their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;

Amplified Bible
Of the sons of Naphtali according to their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;

Christian Standard Bible
Naphtali’s descendants by their clans: the Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel; the Gunite clan from Guni;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Naphtali’s descendants by their clans: the Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel; the Gunite clan from Guni;

American Standard Version
The sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;

English Revised Version
The sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites: of Guni, the family of the Gunites:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The families descended from [Naphtali] were the family of Jahzeel, the family of Guni,

Good News Translation
The tribe of Naphtali: the clans of Jahzeel, Guni,

International Standard Version
The tribe of Naphtali, listed according to their families, included: From Jahzeel, the family of the descendants of Jahzeel; from Guni, the family of the descendants of Guni;

Majority Standard Bible
These were the descendants of Naphtali by their clans: The Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel, the Gunite clan from Guni,

NET Bible
The Naphtalites by their families: from Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; from Guni, the family of the Gunites;

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;

Webster's Bible Translation
Of the sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites: of Guni, the family of the Gunites:

World English Bible
The sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Sons of Naphtali by their families: of Jahzeel [is] the family of the Jahzeelite; of Guni the family of the Gunite;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Naphtali by their families: of Jahzeel is the family of the Jahzeelite; of Guni the family of the Gunite;

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Naphtali according to their families: to Jahzeel, the families of the Jahzeelites; to Guni the families of the Gunites.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons of Nephtali by their kindreds: Jesiel, of whom is the family of the Jesielites: Guni, of whom is the family of the Gunites:

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Naphtali by their kinships: Jahzeel, from whom is the family of the Jahzeelites; Guni, from whom is the family of the Gunites;

New American Bible
The descendants of Naphtali by their clans were: through Jahzeel, the clan of the Jahzeelites; through Guni, the clan of the Gunites;

New Revised Standard Version
The descendants of Naphtali by their clans: of Jahzeel, the clan of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the clan of the Gunites;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The sops of Naphtali after their families: Nahzeel, the family of the Nahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Naphtali by their families: Nakhtsayel, the family of Nakhtsayel: Guni, the family of Guni.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The sons of Nephthali according to their families; to Asiel, the family of the Asielites; to Gauni, the family of the Gaunites.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Tribe of Naphtali
48These were the descendants of Naphtali by their clans: The Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel, the Gunite clan from Guni, 49the Jezerite clan from Jezer, and the Shillemite clan from Shillem.…

Cross References
Genesis 46:16
The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.

Genesis 49:13
Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.

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.”

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
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 12:33-34
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 27:19
over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel;

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:

Ezekiel 48:13
Bordering the territory of the priests, the Levites shall have an area 25,000 cubits long and 10,000 cubits wide. The whole length will be 25,000 cubits, and the width 10,000 cubits.

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—

Matthew 10:5-6
These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go onto the road of the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. / Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.

Mark 3:13-19
Then Jesus went up on the mountain and called for those He wanted, and they came to Him. / He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach, / and to have authority to drive out demons. ...

Luke 6:12-16
In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God. / When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles: / Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; ...

John 1:43-44
The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.” / Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter.

Acts 1:13
When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.


Treasury of Scripture

Of the sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites: of Guni, the family of the Gunites:

Shillem

1 Chronicles 7:13
The sons of Naphtali; Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum, the sons of Bilhah.

Shallum

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These were the descendants of Naphtali by their clans
These were
The phrase "These were" introduces a summary or conclusion of a preceding enumeration. In the context of Numbers 26, it signifies the culmination of a census, a divinely commanded task to account for the Israelites. This census was not merely a bureaucratic exercise but a spiritual inventory, reflecting God's intimate knowledge and care for His people. The Hebrew root for "were" (הָיוּ, hayu) implies existence and presence, reminding us that each individual counted is known and valued by God.

the descendants
The term "descendants" (Hebrew: בְּנֵי, bnei) refers to the sons or offspring, emphasizing lineage and heritage. In the biblical context, lineage is crucial as it connects individuals to the promises and covenants God made with their ancestors. This word underscores the continuity of God's faithfulness across generations, as each descendant is a link in the chain of God's unfolding plan for His people.

of Naphtali
Naphtali was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, named after the sixth son of Jacob and Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. The name Naphtali (נַפְתָּלִי) means "my struggle" or "wrestling," reflecting the circumstances of his birth (Genesis 30:8). Historically, the tribe of Naphtali settled in the northern part of the Promised Land, an area known for its beauty and fertility. This tribe's mention in the census highlights its role and contribution to the nation of Israel, as well as God's provision and blessing upon them.

by their clans
The phrase "by their clans" (Hebrew: לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָם, le-mishpechotam) indicates the organization of the tribe into family groups or sub-tribes. In ancient Israel, clans were extended family units that provided social structure and support. This organization reflects the communal nature of Israelite society, where identity and responsibility were shared within the clan. It also points to the importance of family and community in God's design for His people, where each clan had its unique role and inheritance within the larger nation.

Verse 48. - The sons of Naphtali. As in Genesis 46:24; 1 Chronicles 7:13.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Naphtali
נַפְתָּלִי֙ (nap̄·tā·lî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5321: Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them

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 Jahzeelite
הַיַּחְצְאֵלִ֑י (hay·yaḥ·ṣə·’ê·lî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3184: Jahzeelites -- descendants of Jahzeel

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 Jahzeel,
לְיַ֨חְצְאֵ֔ל (lə·yaḥ·ṣə·’êl)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3183: Jahzeel -- 'God apportions', a son of Naphtali

the Gunite
הַגּוּנִֽי׃ (hag·gū·nî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1477: Gunites -- a Gunite

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 Guni,
לְגוּנִ֕י (lə·ḡū·nî)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1476: Guni -- two Israelites


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