Numbers 26:21
Numbers 26:21 in Multiple Translations
And these were the descendants of Perez: the Hezronite clan from Hezron and the Hamulite clan from Hamul.
And the sons of Pharez were; of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites: of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.
And the sons of Perez were: of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.
And the sons of Perez were: of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites: of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.
These were the descendants of Perez: Hezron, ancestor of the Hezronite family; and Hamul, ancestor of the Hamulite family.
And the sonnes of Pharez were: of Hesron, the familie of the Hesronites: of Hamul, the familie of the Hamulites.
and sons of Pharez are: of Hezron the family of the Hezronite; of Hamul the family of the Hamulite.
The sons of Perez were: of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.
And the sons of Pharez were; of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites: of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.
Moreover the sons of Phares were: Hesron, of whom is the family of the Hesronites: and Hamul, of whom is the family of the Hamulites.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 26:21
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Numbers 26:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּהְי֣וּ
בְנֵי
פֶ֔רֶץ
לְ/חֶצְרֹ֕ן
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
הַֽ/חֶצְרֹנִ֑י
לְ/חָמ֕וּל
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
הֶ/חָמוּלִֽי
וַ/יִּהְי֣וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
פֶ֔רֶץ
Perets
H6557
Perez
N-proper
לְ/חֶצְרֹ֕ן
Chetsrôwn
H2696
Hezron
Prep | N-proper
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fs
הַֽ/חֶצְרֹנִ֑י
Chetsrôwnîy
H2697
Hezronite
Art | Ngmsa
לְ/חָמ֕וּל
Châmûwl
H2538
Hamul
Prep | N-proper
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fs
הֶ/חָמוּלִֽי
Châmûwlîy
H2539
Hamulite
Art | Ngmsa
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 26:21
וַ/יִּהְי֣וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
בְנֵי
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
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.
פֶ֔רֶץ
Perets
H6557
"Perez"
N-proper
Perez was an Israelite, the son of Judah and Tamar, and the twin brother of Zerah. His name means breach, and he was an ancestor of two families of Judah, the Hezronites and the Hamulites.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.38.29; son of: Judah (H3063) and Tamar (H8559); brother of: Zerah (H2226I); half-brother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956); father of: Hezron (H2696H) and Hamul (H2538) § Perez or Pharez = "breach" twin son with Zarah of Judah by Tamar and ancestor of two families of Judah, the Hezronites and Hamulites; from the Hezronites came the royal line of David and Christ
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Perez, Pharez. See also: Genesis 38:29; 1 Chronicles 2:4; Nehemiah 11:6.
לְ/חֶצְרֹ֕ן
Chetsrôwn
H2696
"Hezron"
Prep | N-proper
Hezron refers to a place in southern Judah and two Israelites. The name means surrounded by a wall, similar to Hazor.
Definition: Hezron = "surrounded by a wall" a place in the extreme south of Judah Another name of cha.tsor (חָצוֹר "Hazor" H2674G)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Hezron. See also: Genesis 46:9; Ruth 4:19; 1 Chronicles 5:3.
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.
הַֽ/חֶצְרֹנִ֑י
Chetsrôwnîy
H2697
"Hezronite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Hezronite is a descendant of Hezron, a man from the tribe of Judah. Hezronites are mentioned in the Bible as a group of people related to Hezron.
Definition: Someone descended from Hezron who was a man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.12; son of: Perez (H6557); brother of: Hamul (H2538); married to daughter_of_Machir (H4353I) and Abiah (H0029J); father of: Ram (H7410), Jerahmeel (H3396), Caleb (H3612H), Segub (H7687H) and Ashhur (H0806) Group of chets.ron (חֶצְרוֹן "Hezron" H2696H) § Hezronites , of Hezron "enclosed" or "division of song" a descendant of Hezron
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Hezronites. See also: Numbers 26:6; Numbers 26:21.
לְ/חָמ֕וּל
Châmûwl
H2538
"Hamul"
Prep | N-proper
Hamul was an Israelite from the tribe of Judah, the son of Perez and the brother of Hezron. His name means spared. He is mentioned in Genesis 46:12 as the younger son of Pharez.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.12; son of: Perez (H6557); brother of: Hezron (H2696H) Also named: cha.mu.li (חָמוּלִי "Hamulite" H2539) § Hamul = "spared" the younger son of Pharez, Judah's son by Tamar
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Hamul. See also: Genesis 46:12; Numbers 26:21; 1 Chronicles 2:5.
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.
הֶ/חָמוּלִֽי
Châmûwlîy
H2539
"Hamulite"
Art | Ngmsa
The Hamulites were the descendants of Hamul, a man from the tribe of Judah. They are mentioned in the Bible as a family group, with Hamul being the grandson of Judah by Tamar.
Definition: Someone descended from Hamul who was a man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.12; son of: Perez (H6557); brother of: Hezron (H2696H) Group of cha.mul (חָמוּל "Hamul" H2538) § Hamulites = "spared" descendants of Hamul, grandson of Judah by Tamar
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Hamulites. See also: Numbers 26:21.
Study Notes — Numbers 26:21
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Context — The Tribe of Judah
19The sons of Judah were Er and Onan, but they died in the land of Canaan.
20These were the descendants of Judah by their clans: The Shelanite clan from Shelah, the Perezite clan from Perez, and the Zerahite clan from Zerah.
21And these were the descendants of Perez: the Hezronite clan from Hezron and the Hamulite clan from Hamul.
22These were the clans of Judah, and their registration numbered 76,500. 23These were the descendants of Issachar by their clans: The Tolaite clan from Tola, the Punite clan from Puvah,Numbers 26:21 Summary
[This verse talks about the descendants of Perez, who was a son of Judah. It lists the Hezronite and Hamulite clans as part of his family line. This shows us that God is interested in the details of our lives and our families, just like He was with the Israelites. As seen in Psalm 138:8, God is faithful to His people and cares about their heritage.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Perez in the Bible?
Perez was a son of Judah, as mentioned in Numbers 26:20, and his descendants are listed in Numbers 26:21. He is also referenced in Ruth 4:18-19 and 1 Chronicles 2:5 as an ancestor of King David.
What is the significance of the Hezronite and Hamulite clans?
The Hezronite and Hamulite clans, mentioned in Numbers 26:21, are descendants of Perez and are part of the tribe of Judah. Their inclusion in the biblical record highlights God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:11 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Why are genealogies important in the Bible?
Genealogies, such as the one in Numbers 26, are important because they demonstrate God's sovereignty and faithfulness to His people throughout history, as seen in Psalm 78:5-7 and 1 Corinthians 10:1-13.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of Numbers?
This verse is part of the second census of the Israelites, as recorded in Numbers 26, which shows God's concern for His people and their organization, as also seen in Exodus 18:13-27 and Numbers 1:1-4.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn about God's faithfulness to His people from the record of Perez's descendants?
- How does the inclusion of specific clans, such as the Hezronite and Hamulite clans, demonstrate God's attention to detail and care for His people?
- In what ways can we apply the principles of faithfulness and sovereignty seen in this verse to our own lives and relationships?
- What does this verse reveal about the importance of family and heritage in the biblical narrative?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 26:21
[See comments on Numbers 26:19]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 26:21
And the sons of Pharez were; of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites: of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites. Hezron and Hamul.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 26:21
The sons of Pharez, though Judah’ s grandchildren, are here mentioned among his sons, because they are put in the stead of Er and Onan, which died before.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 26:21
(21) Of Hezron . . . —Judah had five sons, but inasmuch as Er and Onan died childless, Hezron and Hamul were substituted in their place. (Comp. Genesis 46:12.)
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 26:21
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.