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And the name of the daughter of Asher was Sarah.

Numbers 26:46 (KJV)

Historical Context for Numbers 26:46

People Mentioned

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Ashereighth-born son of Jacob (GEN 30:11, GEN 35:26), son of Zilpah, Leah's handmaid
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Serahson of Asher (GEN 46:17)

Commentary on Numbers 26:46

The name of the daughter of Asher was Sarah (שֶׂרַח)—a striking detail in a military census of males. Serah's inclusion breaks the pattern, demanding explanation. Jewish tradition identifies her as the woman who told Jacob that Joseph lived (Genesis 46:17 lists her entering Egypt). If true, her mention here 200+ years later suggests extraordinary longevity, making her a living link between Egypt's slavery and Canaan's conquest.Why record one woman among 601,730 men? Serah represented continuity—the only person who remembered both Jacob's sorrow and his joy. Her name means "extension," perfectl...

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