Numbers 26:1
Numbers 26:1 in Multiple Translations
After the plague had ended, the LORD said to Moses and Eleazar son of Aaron the priest,
And it came to pass after the plague, that the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, saying,
And it came to pass after the plague, that Jehovah spake unto Moses and unto Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, saying,
Now after the disease was over, the Lord said to Moses and Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest,
After the plague was over, the Lord told Moses and Eleazar son of Aaron the priest,
And so after the plague, the Lord spake vnto Moses, and to Eleazar the sonne of Aaron the Priest, saying,
And it cometh to pass, after the plague, that Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, and unto Eleazar son of Aaron the priest, saying,
After the plague, the LORD spoke to Moses and to Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, saying,
And it came to pass after the plague, that the LORD spoke to Moses, and to Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, saying,
After the blood of the guilty was shed, the Lord said to Moses and to Eleazar the son of Aaron, the priest:
After the plague ended, Yahweh said to Eleazar and Moses/me,
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Numbers 26:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
יְהוָה֙
אֶל
מֹשֶׁ֔ה
וְ/אֶ֧ל
אֶלְעָזָ֛ר
בֶּן
אַהֲרֹ֥ן
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
לֵ/אמֹֽר
וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
מֹשֶׁ֔ה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
N-proper
וְ/אֶ֧ל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Conj | Prep
אֶלְעָזָ֛ר
ʼElʻâzâr
H499
Eleazar
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
אַהֲרֹ֥ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
N-proper
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 26:1
וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
יְהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
מֹשֶׁ֔ה
Môsheh
H4872
"Moses"
N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.
וְ/אֶ֧ל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
אֶלְעָזָ֛ר
ʼElʻâzâr
H499
"Eleazar"
N-proper
Eleazar means God has helped, and was the name of several Israelites, including a high priest and one of David's warriors.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.42 § Eleazar = "God has helped" 1) the high priest son of Aaron 2) Abinadab's son who cared for the ark 3) the priest who rebuilt and dedicated the restored walls of Jerusalem in time of Ezra 4) one of David's mighty warriors 5) a Levite 6) one of the line of Parosh
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: Eleazar. See also: Exodus 6:23; Numbers 31:51; Nehemiah 12:42.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אַהֲרֹ֥ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
Study Notes — Numbers 26:1
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- Context
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- Numbers 26:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 26:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 26:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 26:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 26:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 26:1
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 26:1
- Barnes' Notes on Numbers 26:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 26:1
- Sermons on Numbers 26:1
Context — The Second Census of Israel
1After the plague had ended, the LORD said to Moses and Eleazar son of Aaron the priest,
2“Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by the houses of their fathers—all those twenty years of age or older who can serve in the army of Israel.” 3So on the plains of Moab by the Jordan, across from Jericho, Moses and Eleazar the priest issued the instruction,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 25:9 | but those who died in the plague numbered 24,000. |
Numbers 26:1 Summary
Numbers 26:1 tells us that after a terrible plague, God spoke to Moses and Eleazar, the high priest, to take a census of the Israelites who were twenty years old or more, which is similar to the census in Exodus 30:11-16 and Numbers 1:1-54. This census was important because it helped God's people prepare to enter the Promised Land, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:1-5 and Deuteronomy 6:1-3. God's instructions to Moses and Eleazar show that He is a God who cares about His people and wants them to be prepared for the future, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and 1 Corinthians 10:13. By following God's instructions, we can learn to trust in His plan and provision for our lives, just like Moses and Eleazar did, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Psalm 37:3-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What plague is being referred to in Numbers 26:1?
The plague mentioned in Numbers 26:1 is likely the one that occurred in Numbers 25:1-9, where God's people were judged for their idolatry and immorality, as seen in Numbers 25:3 and Numbers 25:9, where 24,000 people died as a result of the plague, as a fulfillment of God's judgment in Deuteronomy 28:58-63.
Why did God instruct Moses and Eleazar to take a census after the plague?
God instructed Moses and Eleazar to take a census after the plague to assess the remaining population of Israel and to prepare for their future in the Promised Land, as seen in Numbers 26:2, which is similar to the census taken in Numbers 1:1-54, where God commanded Moses to take a census of all the men twenty years old or more who were able to go to war, as mentioned in Numbers 1:3 and Exodus 30:11-16.
What is the significance of Eleazar being mentioned alongside Moses in Numbers 26:1?
Eleazar, as the son of Aaron, was the high priest and played a crucial role in the spiritual leadership of Israel, as seen in Numbers 20:25-28 and Numbers 33:38-39, where Eleazar took over as high priest after Aaron's death, and in Numbers 27:18-23, where God instructed Moses to commission Joshua in the presence of Eleazar, highlighting Eleazar's importance in Israel's leadership, similar to the role of Joshua in Deuteronomy 31:7-8 and Deuteronomy 34:9.
How does Numbers 26:1 relate to the rest of the book of Numbers?
Numbers 26:1 marks a turning point in the book of Numbers, as God's people are transitioning from a period of judgment and wandering to a time of preparation for entering the Promised Land, as seen in Numbers 27:12-23, where Moses is instructed to appoint Joshua as his successor, and in Deuteronomy 1:1-5, where Moses reviews Israel's history and prepares them for their future, similar to the transition in Exodus 19:1-6, where God's people prepared to receive the Law at Mount Sinai.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from God's response to the plague in Numbers 26:1, and how can we apply it to our own lives when we face difficulties and challenges, as seen in Psalm 119:67 and 71, where the psalmist says that before he was afflicted he went astray, but now he keeps God's word?
- How does the mention of Eleazar alongside Moses in Numbers 26:1 encourage us to value the importance of spiritual leadership and partnership in our own lives, as seen in 1 Corinthians 3:5-9, where Paul and Apollos are compared to fellow workers, and in 2 Timothy 2:2, where Paul instructs Timothy to entrust the things he has heard to faithful men who will be able to teach others?
- What does Numbers 26:1 reveal about God's character, particularly in relation to His people's sin and rebellion, as seen in Romans 5:8, where God demonstrates His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us, and in 2 Peter 3:9, where God is patient, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance?
- How can we, like Moses and Eleazar, be faithful in carrying out God's instructions, even in the midst of challenging circumstances, as seen in 1 Thessalonians 2:4, where Paul says that he and his companions were approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, and in Acts 20:24, where Paul says that he considers his life worth nothing to him, if only he can finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given him?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 26:1
And it came to pass after the plague,.... Related in the preceding chapter; how long after is not certain, perhaps before the war with Midian, exhorted to in the latter part of the foregoing chapter,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 26:1
And it came to pass after the plague, that the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, saying, After the plague.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 26:1
NUMBERS CHAPTER 26 Israel numbered, such as were fit for war, of every tribe; Levi excepted: their number, . The land to be distributed according to their number, . The Levites numbered by themselves, because they had no inheritance, . All that were numbered by Moses and Aaron at Sinai, save only Caleb and Joshua, died in the wilderness, . After the plague, last mentioned, ,9. Eleazar, his father being dead, was high priest.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 26:1
XXVI.(1) And it came to pass after the plague . . . —The plague probably destroyed the remnant of the generation which had come out of Egypt, and which had been numbered in the wilderness of Sinai.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 26:1
CHAPTER XXVI Moses and Eleazar are commanded to take the sum of the Israelites, in the plains of Moab, 1-4. Reuben and his posterity, 43,730, ver. 5-11. Simeon and his posterity, 22,200, ver. 12-14. Gad and his posterity, 40,500, ver. 15-18. Judah and his posterity, 76,500, ver. 19-22. Issachar and his posterity, 64,300, ver. 23-25. Zebulun and his posterity, 60,500, ver. 26, 27. Manasseh and his posterity, 52,700, ver. 28-34. Ephraim and his posterity, 32,500, ver. 35-37. Benjamin and his posterity, 45,600, ver. 38-41.
Dan and his posterity, 64,400, ver. 42, 43. Asher and his posterity, 53,400, ver. 44-47. Naphtali and his posterity, 45,400, ver. 48-50. Total amount of the twelve tribes, 601,730, ver. 51. The land is to be divided by lot, and how, 52-56. The Levites and their families, 57, 58. Their genealogy, 59-61. Their number, 23,000, ver. 62. In this census or enumeration not one man was found, save Joshua and Caleb, of all who had been reckoned 38 years before, the rest having died in the wilderness, 63-65. NOTES ON CHAP.
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Cambridge Bible on Numbers 26:1
1–4. Moses and Eleazar are commanded by God to number the fighting men of 20 years of age and upwards.
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 26:1
After the plague - These words serve to show approximately the date at which the census was taken, and intimate the reason for the great decrease in numbers which was found to have taken place in certain tribes.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 26:1
THE SECOND CENSUS, Numbers 26:1-51. 1. After the plague — This had swept away the last of the generation doomed to death before entering Canaan. Comp. Numbers 26:64-65, and Numbers 14:32-34.
Sermons on Numbers 26:1
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Ruth the Moabitess by Anton Bosch | Anton Bosch delves into the history of the Moabites, known for immorality, seduction, and leading Israel astray through incestuous relationships, idol worship, and schemes to draw |