These were the clans of Reuben, and their registration numbered 43,730. These were the clans of ReubenThe phrase "These were the clans of Reuben" refers to the descendants of Reuben, the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah. In Hebrew, the word for "clans" is "מִשְׁפָּחוֹת" (mishpachot), which signifies extended family groups or tribes. Reuben's tribe holds historical significance as the firstborn, though he lost his birthright due to his transgression (Genesis 49:3-4). This enumeration underscores the continuity of God's promise to Abraham to multiply his descendants. The Reubenites' presence in the census reflects God's faithfulness despite human failings. and their registration numbered 43,730 Persons / Places / Events 1. ReubenThe firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, Reuben is the patriarch of the tribe mentioned in this verse. His actions and those of his descendants are significant throughout the Old Testament. 2. Clans of Reuben These are the family groups within the tribe of Reuben. Each clan represents a subdivision of the tribe, tracing their lineage back to Reuben. 3. Census of Israel This event is part of the second census taken by Moses and Eleazar in the plains of Moab, as the Israelites prepare to enter the Promised Land. It serves to organize the people and prepare for the distribution of land. Teaching Points The Importance of Lineage and LegacyUnderstanding the significance of family lineage in biblical times helps us appreciate the continuity of God's promises and the importance of our spiritual heritage today. Consequences of Actions Reuben's actions had lasting effects on his descendants. This reminds us that our choices can have long-term impacts on our families and communities. God's Faithfulness in Organization The census reflects God's order and faithfulness in preparing His people for the future. We can trust God to organize and prepare us for the tasks He has set before us. Community and Identity The identification of clans within the tribe of Reuben highlights the importance of community and identity. In our spiritual walk, being part of a faith community strengthens our identity in Christ. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the lineage of Reuben and the census in Numbers 26:7 reflect the importance of family and community in your own life?2. In what ways can the consequences of Reuben's actions serve as a warning or lesson for us today? 3. How does understanding the organization of the tribes of Israel help us appreciate God's order in our own lives and communities? 4. What can we learn from the way God prepared the Israelites for entering the Promised Land that applies to how we prepare for future challenges? 5. How can being part of a faith community strengthen your identity and walk with Christ, similar to the clans within the tribe of Reuben? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 49:3-4This passage provides insight into Reuben's character and the consequences of his actions, which affected his descendants. Exodus 6:14 Lists the heads of the families of Reuben, providing a genealogical connection to the clans mentioned in Numbers 26:7. 1 Chronicles 5:1-2 Discusses the birthright of Reuben and how it was transferred due to his transgressions, impacting the tribe's standing among the Israelites.
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, ZerahitesPlaces Canaan, Egypt, Jericho, Jordan River, Moab, Peor, SinaiTopics 43, 730, Forty, Forty-three, Hundred, Numbered, Ones, Reuben, Reubenite, Reubenites, Seven, Thirty, ThousandDictionary of Bible Themes Numbers 26:1-61Library The Census of IsraelThirty-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. Numbers Links Numbers 26:7 NIVNumbers 26:7 NLT Numbers 26:7 ESV Numbers 26:7 NASB Numbers 26:7 KJV Numbers 26:7 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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