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Numbers 26:15 Cross-References

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The children of Gad after their families: of Zephon, the family of the Zephonites: of Haggi, the family of the Haggites: of Shuni, the family of the Shunites:

Numbers 26:15 (KJV)

Historical Context for Numbers 26:15

People Mentioned

G
Gadseventh-born son of Jacob (GEN 30:11, GEN 35:26), son of Zilpah, Leah's handmaid
Z
Ziphionson of Gad (GEN 46:16)
H
Haggison of Gad (GEN 46:16)
S
Shunison of Gad (GEN 46:16)

Commentary on Numbers 26:15

The children of Gad after their families—This second census (מִפְקָד, miphqad) of Gad's tribe lists seven clans descended from Jacob's seventh son, born to Zilpah (Genesis 30:11). Gad means 'fortune' or 'troop,' reflecting Leah's exclamation at his birth. The tribal structure preserves mishpachah (family/clan) identity through the wilderness generation—each clan named with the gentillic suffix -i (Zephonites, Haggites, Shunites). This meticulous genealogical record demonstrates God's covenant faithfulness to preserve Israel's tribal distinctions despite forty years of wandering. The census occ...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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