Numbers 26:49
New International Version
through Jezer, the Jezerite clan; through Shillem, the Shillemite clan.

New Living Translation
The Jezerite clan, named after their ancestor Jezer. The Shillemite clan, named after their ancestor Shillem.

English Standard Version
of Jezer, the clan of the Jezerites; of Shillem, the clan of the Shillemites.

Berean Standard Bible
the Jezerite clan from Jezer, and the Shillemite clan from Shillem.

King James Bible
Of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites: of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites.

New King James Version
of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites; of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites.

New American Standard Bible
of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites; of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites.

NASB 1995
of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites; of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites.

NASB 1977
of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites; of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites.

Legacy Standard Bible
of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites; of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites.

Amplified Bible
of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites; of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites.

Christian Standard Bible
the Jezerite clan from Jezer; the Shillemite clan from Shillem.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the Jezerite clan from Jezer; the Shillemite clan from Shillem.

American Standard Version
of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites; of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites.

English Revised Version
of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites: of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the family of Jezer, and the family of Shillem.

Good News Translation
Jezer, and Shillem.

International Standard Version
from Jezer, the family of the descendants of Jezer; and from Shillem, the family of the descendants of Shillem.

Majority Standard Bible
the Jezerite clan from Jezer, and the Shillemite clan from Shillem.

NET Bible
from Jezer, the family of the Jezerites; from Shillem, the family of the Shillemites.

New Heart English Bible
of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites; of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites.

Webster's Bible Translation
Of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites: of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites.

World English Bible
of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites; of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
of Jezer the family of the Jezerite; of Shillem the family of the Shillemite.

Young's Literal Translation
of Jezer the family of the Jezerite; of Shillem the family of the Shillemite.

Smith's Literal Translation
To Jezer, the families of the Jezerites; to Shillem, the families of the Shillemites.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Jeser, of whom is the family of the Jeserites: Sellem, of whom is the family of the Sellemites.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Jezer, from whom is the family of the Jezerites; Shillem, from whom is the family of the Shillemites.

New American Bible
through Jezer, the clan of the Jezerites; through Shillem, the clan of the Shillemites.

New Revised Standard Version
of Jezer, the clan of the Jezerites; of Shillem, the clan of the Shillemites.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites; of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Yatsar, the family of Yatsar: Shalim, the family of Shalim.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites; of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
To Jeser, the family of the Jeserites; to Sellem, the family of the Sellemites.

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. 50These were the clans of Naphtali, and their registration numbered 45,400.…

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

Numbers 1:22-23
From the sons of Simeon, according to the records of their clans and families, counting one by one the names of every male twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, / those registered to the tribe of Simeon numbered 59,300.

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,

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.

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

Judges 5:18
Zebulun was a people who risked their lives; Naphtali, too, on the heights of the battlefield.

1 Kings 4:7
Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year,

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—

Mark 3:18
Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot,

Luke 6:15
Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot;

John 1:44-45
Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. / 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 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 Jezer, the family of the Jezerites: of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites.

Numbers 1:42,43
Of the children of Naphtali, throughout 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 2:29,30
Then the tribe of Naphtali: and the captain of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan…

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The descendants of Jezer
The name "Jezer" is derived from the Hebrew root "yatsar," which means "to form" or "to fashion." This root is often associated with the creative acts of God, as seen in Genesis 2:7, where God forms man from the dust of the ground. The Jezerites, therefore, can be seen as a clan that carries the legacy of being shaped and fashioned by divine purpose. Historically, the Jezerites were part of the tribe of Manasseh, one of the tribes of Israel that settled on the east side of the Jordan River. This positioning highlights their role in the broader narrative of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land, symbolizing a people formed by God for a specific inheritance.

The Jezerite clan
The term "clan" in Hebrew is "mishpachah," which signifies a family or a group of related families. In the context of ancient Israel, clans were essential social units that provided identity, support, and structure. The Jezerite clan, as part of the tribe of Manasseh, would have had responsibilities and roles within the community, contributing to the collective mission of the Israelites. This highlights the importance of community and belonging in the biblical narrative, where each clan played a part in the unfolding account of God's people.

The descendants of Shillem
The name "Shillem" is believed to be derived from the Hebrew root "shalem," meaning "to be complete" or "to be at peace." This root is closely related to "shalom," the Hebrew word for peace. The Shillemites, therefore, can be seen as a clan embodying the ideals of completeness and peace. In the broader biblical context, peace is a significant theme, representing the wholeness and harmony that God desires for His creation. The Shillemites' identity as descendants of Shillem underscores their role in pursuing and embodying this divine peace.

The Shillemite clan
Like the Jezerite clan, the Shillemite clan is a "mishpachah," a family unit within the larger tribal structure. The Shillemites were part of the tribe of Naphtali, one of the northern tribes of Israel. Their mention in this census underscores the importance of each clan in maintaining the social and spiritual fabric of the nation. The Shillemites' association with peace and completeness serves as a reminder of the biblical call to live in harmony with God and others, reflecting the ultimate peace that God promises to His people.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the Jezerite
הַיִּצְרִ֑י (hay·yiṣ·rî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3339: Izri -- a Levite

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 Jezer,
לְיֵ֕צֶר (lə·yê·ṣer)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3337: Jezer -- a son of Naphtali

[and] the Shillemite
הַשִּׁלֵּמִֽי׃ (haš·šil·lê·mî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8016: Shillemites -- a Shilemite

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 Shillem.
לְשִׁלֵּ֕ם (lə·šil·lêm)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8006: Shillem -- a man of Naphtali


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