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Numbers 26:5 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Numbers 26:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 26 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Reuben, the eldest son of Israel: the children of Reuben; Hanoch, of whom cometh the family of the Hanochites: of Pallu, the family of the Palluites:”
Numbers 26:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 26:5
Reuben, the eldest son of Israel (רְאוּבֵן בְּכוֹר יִשְׂרָאֵל)—the census begins with Reuben by birthright, though he forfeited leadership privileges through sexual sin with his father's concubine (Genesis 35:22, 49:3-4). The enumeration of mishpachot (families/clans) preserves tribal genealogical records essential for land inheritance.The listing of Reubenite families—Hanoch... Pallu—roots this census in Jacob's historical sons from Genesis 46:9. This genealogical continuity demonstrates God's faithfulness across generations: the promise to Abraham (Genesis 15:5) to make his descendants numer...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Numbers 26:5
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“and Pallu”
“because he defiled his father's couch”
“and Pallu”
“who came into Egypt”
“and bore a son”
“and hear”