Numbers 26:13
Numbers 26:13 in Multiple Translations
the Zerahite clan from Zerah, and the Shaulite clan from Shaul.
Of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites: of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites.
of Zerah, the family of the Zerahites; of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites.
Of Zerah, the family of the Zerahites: of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites.
Zerah, ancestor of the Zerahite family; and Shaul, ancestor of the Shaulite family.
Of Zerah, the familie of the Zarhites: of Shaul, the familie of the Shaulites.
of Zerah the family of the Zarhite; of Shaul the family of the Shaulite.
of Zerah, the family of the Zerahites; of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites.
Of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites: of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites.
Zare, of him is the family of the Zarites: Saul, of him is the family of the Saulites.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 26:13
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Numbers 26:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/זֶ֕רַח
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
הַ/זַּרְחִ֑י
לְ/שָׁא֕וּל
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
הַ/שָּׁאוּלִֽי
לְ/זֶ֕רַח
Zerach
H2226
Zerah
Prep | N-proper
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fs
הַ/זַּרְחִ֑י
Zarchîy
H2227
Zerahite
Art | Ngmsa
לְ/שָׁא֕וּל
Shâʼûwl
H7586
Shaul
Prep | N-proper
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fs
הַ/שָּׁאוּלִֽי
Shâʼûwlîy
H7587
Shaulite
Art | Ngmsa
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 26:13
לְ/זֶ֕רַח
Zerach
H2226
"Zerah"
Prep | N-proper
Zerach was a man in the Bible, mentioned in Genesis and Numbers. He was a son of Simeon and had several brothers. The name Zerach means 'rising' and is also used for other people in the Bible.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.10; son of: Simeon (H8095); brother of: Jemuel (H3223), Jamin (H3226), Ohad (H0161), Jachin (H3199) and Shaul (H7586H); also called Zerah at Num.26.13,20; 2x27.11,13; § Zerah or Zarah = "rising" 1) a son of Reuel and grandson of Esau, one of the dukes of the Edomites 2) twin brother of Pharez, sons of Judah and Tamar; descendants are called Zarhites, Ezrahites, and Izrahites 3) son of Simeon; also called 'Zohar' 4) a Gershonite Levite, son of Iddo of Adaiah 5) the Ethiopian or Cushite, invader of Judah in the reign of Asa who defeated the invaders; probably the same as the Egyptian king Usarken I, second king of the Egyptian 22nd dynasty or perhaps more probably Usarken II, his 2nd successor 6) another Edomite leader; possibly same as 1
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: Zarah, Zerah. See also: Genesis 36:13; Joshua 22:20; Nehemiah 11:24.
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
N-fs
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
הַ/זַּרְחִ֑י
Zarchîy
H2227
"Zerahite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Zerahite is a descendant of Zerach, a man from the tribe of Simeon. The Zerahites are mentioned in the Bible as a family group. In the KJV, they're referred to as 'Zarchites'.
Definition: Someone descended from Zerah who was a man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.10; son of: Simeon (H8095); brother of: Jemuel (H3223), Jamin (H3226), Ohad (H0161), Jachin (H3199) and Shaul (H7586H); also called Zerah at Num.26.13,20; 2x27.11,13; Group of ze.rach (זֶ֫רַח "Zerah" H2226L) § Zarhites , of Zerah descendants of Zerah
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Zarchite. See also: Numbers 26:13; Joshua 7:17; 1 Chronicles 27:13.
לְ/שָׁא֕וּל
Shâʼûwl
H7586
"Shaul"
Prep | N-proper
Shaul is a personal name meaning desired, given to several individuals in the Bible, including a Benjamite who became the first king of Israel and a Levite living during the time of the Divided Monarchy. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles and 1 Samuel.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.24; son of: Uzziah (H5818H); father of: Elkanah (H0511I); also called Joel at 1Ch.6.36; Also named: yo.el (יוֹאֵל "Joel" H3100U) § Saul or Shaul = "desired" 1) a Benjamite, son of Kish, and the 1st king of Israel 2) an early king of Edom and a successor of Samlah 3) a son of Simeon 4) a Levite, son of Uzziah
Usage: Occurs in 335 OT verses. KJV: Saul, Shaul. See also: Genesis 36:37; 1 Samuel 16:22; 1 Samuel 24:5.
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
N-fs
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
הַ/שָּׁאוּלִֽי
Shâʼûwlîy
H7587
"Shaulite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Shaulite is a descendant of Shaul, a man of the tribe of Simeon, as listed in Genesis and Exodus. The Shaulites are part of the tribe's genealogy, tracing back to Jacob's son Simeon.
Definition: Someone descended from Shaul who was a man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.10; son of: Simeon (H8095) and Canaanite_woman (H3669); brother of: Jemuel (H3223), Jamin (H3226), Ohad (H0161), Jachin (H3199) and Zerah (H2226L); father of: Shallum (H7967K) Group of sha.ul (שָׁאוּל "Shaul" H7586H) § Shaulites, of Saul "desired" descendants of Saul or Shaul
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Shaulites. See also: Numbers 26:13.
Study Notes — Numbers 26:13
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Context — The Tribe of Simeon
11However, the line of Korah did not die out.
12These were the descendants of Simeon by their clans: The Nemuelite clan from Nemuel, the Jaminite clan from Jamin, the Jachinite clan from Jachin,
13the Zerahite clan from Zerah, and the Shaulite clan from Shaul.
14These were the clans of Simeon, and there were 22,200 men. 15These were the descendants of Gad by their clans: The Zephonite clan from Zephon, the Haggite clan from Haggi, the Shunite clan from Shuni,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 46:10 | The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman. |
Numbers 26:13 Summary
This verse, Numbers 26:13, is talking about two specific clans of people, the Zerahite and Shaulite clans, who were part of the tribe of Simeon. These clans were named after their ancestors, Zerah and Shaul, which was a common practice in biblical times, as seen in other passages such as Genesis 46:10 and Exodus 6:15. This helps us understand the importance of family and heritage in the biblical world, and how people were often identified by their family lines, similar to what is seen in other passages such as Numbers 1:20 and 1 Chronicles 4:24. By looking at the example of the Zerahite and Shaulite clans in Numbers 26:13, we can learn more about the biblical concept of tribe and clan, and how it applies to our own lives today, considering passages such as Joshua 13:15 and 1 Samuel 9:1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Zerahite and Shaulite clans in Numbers 26:13?
The Zerahite and Shaulite clans are two of the clans of the tribe of Simeon, and they are listed here as part of the census of the Israelites in the wilderness, as seen in Numbers 26:13, which provides a glimpse into the family lines of the Israelites, similar to what is seen in Genesis 46:10 and Exodus 6:15.
How do these clans fit into the larger family tree of Simeon?
The Zerahite and Shaulite clans are part of the larger family tree of Simeon, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, as mentioned in Genesis 29:33 and Genesis 46:10, and their inclusion here in Numbers 26:13 helps to provide a more complete picture of the Israelite family lines.
What can we learn from the fact that the Zerahite and Shaulite clans are named after their ancestors?
The fact that the Zerahite and Shaulite clans are named after their ancestors, Zerah and Shaul, highlights the importance of family and heritage in the biblical world, as seen in other passages such as Numbers 1:20 and 1 Chronicles 4:24, which also emphasize the significance of family lines and genealogy.
How does this verse contribute to our understanding of the biblical concept of tribe and clan?
This verse, Numbers 26:13, contributes to our understanding of the biblical concept of tribe and clan by showing how the Israelites were organized into smaller family groups, which were often named after their ancestors, similar to what is seen in other passages such as Joshua 13:15 and 1 Samuel 9:1.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to be part of a larger family or community, and how can I learn from the examples of the Zerahite and Shaulite clans in Numbers 26:13?
- How can I honor my own family heritage and ancestors, just as the Zerahite and Shaulite clans were named after theirs, as seen in Numbers 26:13 and other passages such as Genesis 46:10?
- In what ways can I apply the biblical concept of tribe and clan to my own life and community, considering the example of the Israelites in Numbers 26:13 and other passages such as Deuteronomy 33:5?
- What can I learn from the fact that the Zerahite and Shaulite clans were part of a larger census and counting of the Israelites, as seen in Numbers 26:13 and other passages such as Numbers 1:1-4 and 2 Samuel 24:1-9?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 26:13
[See comments on Numbers 26:12]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 26:13
Of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites: of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites. Zerah - or Zohar (Genesis 46:10; Exodus 6:15; 1 Chronicles 4:26) [Septuagint, Zara].
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 26:13
Zerah, called also Zohar, . There is another of his sons, Ohad, mentioned , not here, possibly because his family was extinct before this time.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 26:13
5–51. The twelve secular tribes are numbered, the sacred tribe of Levi being omitted. The names are based upon Genesis 46:8-27, but with the addition of Ephraim and Manasseh, who, having been born in Egypt, could not be reckoned in Gen. among those who went down into Egypt. The total number at the first census, thirty-eight years before (ch. 1) was 603,550; now it Isaiah 601,730. The order of the tribes is the same, except that Manasseh (Numbers 26:29-34) precedes Ephraim (Numbers 26:35-37). Reuben, Simeon, Gad, Ephraim and Naphtali have decreased in numbers, while the other seven have increased. The impossibility of the figures is shewn in note on Numbers 1:46.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 26:13
13. Zerah is the same as Zohar. Genesis 46:10.