Numbers 26:8
New International Version
The son of Pallu was Eliab,

New Living Translation
Pallu was the ancestor of Eliab,

English Standard Version
And the sons of Pallu: Eliab.

Berean Standard Bible
Now the son of Pallu was Eliab,

King James Bible
And the sons of Pallu; Eliab.

New King James Version
And the son of Pallu was Eliab.

New American Standard Bible
The son of Pallu: Eliab.

NASB 1995
The son of Pallu: Eliab.

NASB 1977
And the son of Pallu: Eliab.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the son of Pallu: Eliab.

Amplified Bible
The son of Pallu: Eliab.

Christian Standard Bible
The son of Pallu was Eliab.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The son of Pallu was Eliab.

American Standard Version
And the sons of Pallu: Eliab.

Contemporary English Version
Pallu was the father of Eliab

English Revised Version
And the sons of Pallu; Eliab.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Eliab was the son of Pallu,

Good News Translation
The descendants of Pallu were Eliab

International Standard Version
Now Pallu's son was Eliab.

Majority Standard Bible
Now the son of Pallu was Eliab,

NET Bible
Pallu's descendant was Eliab.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Pallu: Eliab.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the sons of Phallu; Eliab.

World English Bible
The son of Pallu: Eliab.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the son of Pallu [is] Eliab;

Young's Literal Translation
And the son of Pallu is Eliab;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Pella Eliab.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The son of Phallu was Eliab.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The son of Phallu: Eliab;

New American Bible
From Pallu descended Eliab.

New Revised Standard Version
And the descendants of Pallu: Eliab.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the son of Pallu, Eliab.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Pallu: Eliab.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the sons of Pallu: Eliab.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the sons of Phallu were Eliab, -

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Tribe of Reuben
7These were the clans of Reuben, and their registration numbered 43,730. 8Now the son of Pallu was Eliab, 9and the sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. It was Dathan and Abiram, chosen by the congregation, who fought against Moses and Aaron with the followers of Korah who rebelled against the LORD.…

Cross References
Genesis 46:9
The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.

Exodus 6:14
These were the heads of their fathers’ houses: The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, were Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi. These were the clans of Reuben.

1 Chronicles 5:3
The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.

Genesis 49:3-4
Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power. / Uncontrolled as the waters, you will no longer excel, because you went up to your father’s bed, onto my couch, and defiled it.

Genesis 29:32
And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, “The LORD has seen my affliction. Surely my husband will love me now.”

Genesis 35:23
The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.

Genesis 37:21-22
When Reuben heard this, he tried to rescue Joseph from their hands. “Let us not take his life,” he said. / “Do not shed his blood. Throw him into this pit in the wilderness, but do not lay a hand on him.” Reuben said this so that he could rescue Joseph from their hands and return him to his father.

Genesis 42:37
Then Reuben said to his father, “You may kill my two sons if I fail to bring him back to you. Put him in my care, and I will return him.”

Genesis 49:5-7
Simeon and Levi are brothers; their swords are weapons of violence. / May I never enter their council; may I never join their assembly. For they kill men in their anger, and hamstring oxen on a whim. / Cursed be their anger, for it is strong, and their wrath, for it is cruel! I will disperse them in Jacob and scatter them in Israel.

Deuteronomy 33:6
Let Reuben live and not die, nor his men be few.”

1 Chronicles 2:1
These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun,

Matthew 1:2
Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.

Luke 3:33
the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,

Hebrews 7:14
For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.

Revelation 7:5
From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000,


Treasury of Scripture

And the sons of Pallu; Eliab.

Numbers 1:16
These were the renowned of the congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers, heads of thousands in Israel.

Numbers 16:1,2
Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took men: …

Psalm 106:17
The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram.

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The son of Pallu
This phrase introduces us to a genealogical record, which is a common feature in the Book of Numbers. The Hebrew word for "son" is "ben," which signifies not only a direct descendant but also a member of a larger family or tribe. "Pallu" is one of the sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Jacob, and his name means "distinguished" or "separated." This highlights the importance of lineage and heritage in the Israelite community, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenant with Abraham's descendants. The genealogies serve as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His promises and the importance of each individual's role within the larger narrative of God's people.

was Eliab
"Eliab" is the son of Pallu, and his name means "God is Father" in Hebrew. This name reflects a deep theological truth about the identity and relationship of the Israelites with God. In the context of the wilderness journey, where the Israelites often faced challenges and doubts, the name "Eliab" serves as a reminder of God's paternal care and authority over His people. Historically, Eliab is noted as the father of Dathan and Abiram, who were involved in the rebellion against Moses and Aaron (Numbers 16). This connection underscores the theme of obedience and rebellion that runs throughout the Book of Numbers. It serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of straying from God's ordained leadership and commands. Eliab's mention in this genealogical record is a testament to the enduring nature of family legacies, both positive and negative, and the impact they have on the unfolding account of God's people.

Verse 8. - And the sons of Pallu. This particular genealogy is added because of the special interest which attached to the fate of certain members of the family. The plural "sons" is to be explained here not from the fact (which has nothing to do with it) that several grandsons are afterwards mentioned, but from the fact that וּבְנֵי ("and the sons") was the conventional heading of a family list, and was written doom by the transcriber before he noticed that only one name followed.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Now the son
וּבְנֵ֥י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Pallu
פַלּ֖וּא (p̄al·lū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6396: Pallu -- a son of Reuben

was Eliab,
אֱלִיאָֽב׃ (’ĕ·lî·’āḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 446: Eliab -- 'God is father', the name of several Israelites


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