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Numbers 26:42 Cross-References

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These are the sons of Dan after their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan after their families.

Numbers 26:42 (KJV)

Historical Context for Numbers 26:42

People Mentioned

D
Danfifth-born son of Jacob (GEN 30:5), son of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid
H
Hushimson of Dan (GEN 46:23)

Commentary on Numbers 26:42

Of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites—Dan's census records only one surviving family line (שׁוּחָם), though Genesis 46:23 mentions Hushim. Either Shuham and Hushim are variant names for the same son, or other sons died without descendants. Dan's single clan grew remarkably: 64,400 men, making it the second-largest tribe. From one seed came a multitude—God's blessing doesn't depend on multiple starting points.The repetition These are the families of Dan after their families (מִשְׁפְּחֹת דָּן) emphasizes tribal completeness despite minimal subdivision. Quality over quantity in lineages: one fa...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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