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the Hezronite clan from Hezron, and the Carmite clan from Carmi.
the Hezronite clan from Hezron
Hezron was a grandson of Jacob, being the son of Perez and the grandson of Judah. The Hezronite clan is part of the tribe of Judah, which holds significant importance in biblical history as the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. The mention of Hezron here emphasizes the continuity and growth of the tribe of Judah, which was prophesied to hold the scepter and produce the Messiah (Genesis 49:10). The Hezronites, as descendants of Judah, are part of the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding his descendants being numerous and significant in the history of Israel.

and the Carmite clan from Carmi
Carmi is listed as a son of Reuben, the firstborn of Jacob. The Carmite clan, therefore, belongs to the tribe of Reuben. Reuben's tribe, although the firstborn, did not receive the preeminence due to Reuben's sin against his father (Genesis 49:3-4). The mention of the Carmite clan highlights the diversity within the tribes of Israel and the fulfillment of God's promise to multiply the descendants of Jacob. The tribe of Reuben settled on the east side of the Jordan River, and their history is marked by both faithfulness and failure, reflecting the broader narrative of Israel's relationship with God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Hezron
Hezron is a descendant of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He is significant in the lineage of Judah, which is the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended.

2. Hezronite Clan
This refers to the family group or sub-tribe that descended from Hezron. In the context of Numbers 26, the census is being taken to organize the Israelites for their inheritance in the Promised Land.

3. Carmi
Carmi is another descendant of Reuben, the firstborn son of Jacob. His lineage is part of the tribe of Reuben, which is one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

4. Carmite Clan
This is the family group or sub-tribe that descended from Carmi. The census in Numbers 26 is crucial for understanding the distribution of land and responsibilities among the tribes.

5. Census of Israel
The event in Numbers 26 is the second census of the Israelites, taken as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. It serves to organize the people by their tribes and clans.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Lineage
Understanding the genealogies in the Bible helps us see the fulfillment of God's promises through specific family lines, ultimately leading to Christ.

God's Faithfulness Across Generations
The census in Numbers 26 reminds us that God is faithful to His people across generations, ensuring that His promises are fulfilled.

The Role of Community in God's Plan
The organization of the tribes and clans underscores the importance of community and collective identity in fulfilling God's purposes.

Preparation for Inheritance
Just as the Israelites were organized for their inheritance in the Promised Land, believers today are called to prepare for their spiritual inheritance in Christ.

Accountability and Stewardship
The census reflects the need for accountability and stewardship within the community of faith, as each clan and tribe had specific roles and responsibilities.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does understanding the genealogies in the Bible, such as those in Numbers 26, enhance our appreciation of God's faithfulness?

2. In what ways can we see the importance of community and collective identity in our own faith journey, as reflected in the organization of the tribes of Israel?

3. How does the concept of inheritance in Numbers 26 relate to the spiritual inheritance promised to believers in the New Testament?

4. What lessons can we learn about accountability and stewardship from the census and organization of the Israelite tribes?

5. How can we apply the principles of preparation and readiness for God's promises in our daily lives, as seen in the Israelites' preparation to enter the Promised Land?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Genesis 46
This chapter lists the descendants of Jacob who went to Egypt, including Hezron and Carmi, providing a genealogical background that connects to the census in Numbers 26.

Ruth 4
Hezron is mentioned in the genealogy of David, highlighting the importance of his lineage in the history of Israel and the coming of the Messiah.

1 Chronicles 2
This chapter provides further genealogical details about the descendants of Hezron, emphasizing the continuity of God's promises through generations.
The Second CensusD. Young Numbers 26:1-62
People
Aaron, Abihu, Abiram, Ahiram, Ahiramites, Amram, Ard, Ardites, Areli, Arelites, Arod, Arodites, Ashbel, Ashbelites, Asher, Asriel, Asrielites, Becher, Becherites, Bela, Belaites, Benjamin, Beriah, Beriites, Berites, Caleb, Carmi, Carmites, Dan, Dathan, Eleazar, Eliab, Elon, Elonites, Enoch, Enochites, Er, Eran, Eranites, Eri, Erites, Gad, Gershon, Gershonites, Gileadites, Guni, Gunites, Haggai, Haggi, Haggites, Hamul, Hamulites, Hanoch, Hanochites, Heber, Heberites, Hebronites, Helek, Helekites, Helkites, Hepher, Hepherites, Hezron, Hezronites, Hoglah, Hupham, Huphamites, Iezerites, Imnah, Imnites, Ishvites, Israelites, Issachar, Ithamar, Jachin, Jachinites, Jahleel, Jahleelites, Jahzeel, Jahzeelites, Jamin, Jaminites, Jashub, Jashubites, Jeezer, Jeezerites, Jephunneh, Jesui, Jesuites, Jezer, Jezerites, Jimna, Jimnah, Jimnites, Jishvites, Jochebed, Joseph, Joshua, Kohath, Kohathites, Korah, Korahites, Korathites, Levi, Levites, Libnites, Machir, Machirites, Mahlah, Mahlites, Malchiel, Malchielites, Manasseh, Merari, Merarites, Milcah, Miriam, Moses, Mushites, Naaman, Naamites, Nadab, Naphtali, Nemuel, Nemuelites, Noah, Nun, Onan, Ozni, Oznites, Pallu, Palluites, Perez, Perezites, Phallu, Phalluites, Pharez, Pua, Puah, Punites, Reuben, Reubenites, Sarah, Sardites, Saul, Saulites, Serah, Sered, Seredites, Shaul, Shaulites, Shechemites, Shelah, Shelanites, Shemida, Shemidaites, Shillem, Shillemites, Shimron, Shimronites, Shuham, Shuhamites, Shuni, Shunites, Shupham, Shuphamites, Shuthelah, Shuthelahites, Simeon, Simeonites, Tahan, Tahanites, Tirzah, Tola, Tolaites, Zarhites, Zebulun, Zebulunites, Zelophehad, Zephon, Zephonites, Zerah, Zerahites
Places
Canaan, Egypt, Jericho, Jordan River, Moab, Peor, Sinai
Topics
Carmi, Carmite, Carmites, Clan, Family, Hezron, Hezronite, Hezronites, Hez'ronites
Dictionary of Bible Themes
Numbers 26:1-61

     5671   clan

Numbers 26:1-62

     7230   genealogies

Numbers 26:1-65

     5249   census

Numbers 26:5-7

     7266   tribes of Israel

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The Census of Israel
Thirty-eight years had passed away since the first numbering at Sinai, and the people had come to the borders of the Promised Land; for they were in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho. The time had come for another census. The wisdom which commanded the counting of Israel at the beginning of the wilderness journey, also determined to count them at the end of it. This would show that he did not value them less than in former years; it would afford proof that his word of judgment had been fulfilled
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 37: 1891

The Training of a Statesman.
MOSES IN EGYPT AND THE WILDERNESS.--EX. 1:1; 7:5. Parallel Readings. Goodnow, F. J., Comparative Administrative Law. Hist. Bible I, 151-69. And he went out on the following day and saw two men of the Hebrews striving together; and he said to the one who was doing the wrong, Why do you smite your fellow-workman? But he replied, Who made you a prince and a judge over us? Do you intend to kill me as you killed the Egyptian? Then Moses was afraid and said, Surely the thing is known. When, therefore,
Charles Foster Kent—The Making of a Nation

Numbers
Like the last part of Exodus, and the whole of Leviticus, the first part of Numbers, i.-x. 28--so called,[1] rather inappropriately, from the census in i., iii., (iv.), xxvi.--is unmistakably priestly in its interests and language. Beginning with a census of the men of war (i.) and the order of the camp (ii.), it devotes specific attention to the Levites, their numbers and duties (iii., iv.). Then follow laws for the exclusion of the unclean, v. 1-4, for determining the manner and amount of restitution
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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