King James Version
What Does Numbers 26:30 Mean?
“These are the sons of Gilead: of Jeezer, the family of the Jeezerites: of Helek, the family of the Helekites:”
Context
28
The sons of Joseph after their families were Manasseh and Ephraim.
29
Of the sons of Manasseh: of Machir, the family of the Machirites: and Machir begat Gilead: of Gilead come the family of the Gileadites.
30
These are the sons of Gilead: of Jeezer, the family of the Jeezerites: of Helek, the family of the Helekites:
31
And of Asriel, the family of the Asrielites: and of Shechem, the family of the Shechemites:
32
And of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites: and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**34-35. The Lord said unto Moses, Fear him not--**a necessary encouragement, for Og's gigantic stature (De 3:11) was calculated to inspire terror. He and all his were put to the sword.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Numbers 26:30 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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