Numbers 26:27
Numbers 26:27 in Multiple Translations
These were the clans of Zebulun, and their registration numbered 60,500.
These are the families of the Zebulunites according to those that were numbered of them, threescore thousand and five hundred.
These are the families of the Zebulunites according to those that were numbered of them, threescore thousand and five hundred.
These are the families of the Zebulunites as they were numbered, sixty thousand, five hundred.
These were the families descended from Zebulun, and they numbered 60,500.
These are the families of the Zebulunites, after their nombers, three score thousande and fiue hundreth.
These [are] families of the Zebulunite by their numbered ones, sixty thousand and five hundred.
These are the families of the Zebulunites according to those who were counted of them, sixty thousand five hundred.
These are the families of the Zebulunites according to those that were numbered of them, sixty thousand and five hundred.
These are the kindreds of Zabulon, whose number was sixty thousand five hundred.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 26:27
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Numbers 26:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֵ֛לֶּה
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת
הַ/זְּבוּלֹנִ֖י
לִ/פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
שִׁשִּׁ֥ים
אֶ֖לֶף
וַ/חֲמֵ֥שׁ
מֵאֽוֹת
אֵ֛לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fp
הַ/זְּבוּלֹנִ֖י
Zᵉbûwlônîy
H2075
Zebulunite
Art | Ngmsa
לִ/פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
pâqad
H6485
to reckon
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
שִׁשִּׁ֥ים
shishshîym
H8346
sixty
Adj
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וַ/חֲמֵ֥שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
מֵאֽוֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 26:27
אֵ֛לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
N-fp
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/זְּבוּלֹנִ֖י
Zᵉbûwlônîy
H2075
"Zebulunite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Zebulunite is a descendant of Zebulun, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The term refers to someone from this tribe, which was founded by Zebulun, a son of Jacob.
Definition: Someone from the tribe of Zebulun living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.20; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Sered (H5624), Elon (H0356H) and Jahleel (H3177) Group of ze.vu.lun (זְבוּלֻן "Zebulun" H2074) § Zebulonite , of Zebulun a descendant of Zebulun and member of the tribe of Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Zebulonite. See also: Numbers 26:27; Judges 12:11; Judges 12:12.
לִ/פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
pâqad
H6485
"to reckon"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
This word means to visit or oversee, and can imply a range of actions, from friendly to hostile. It is used in various contexts, including appointing, avenging, or delivering something into someone's care. The KJV translates it in many ways, including appoint, avenge, or commit.
Definition: : list/count 1) to attend to, muster, number, reckon, visit, punish, appoint, look after, care for 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pay attention to, observe 1a2) to attend to 1a3) to seek, look about for 1a4) to seek in vain, need, miss, lack 1a5) to visit 1a6) to visit upon, punish 1a7) to pass in review, muster, number 1a8) to appoint, assign, lay upon as a charge, deposit 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be sought, be needed, be missed, be lacking 1b2) to be visited 1b3) to be visited upon 1b4) to be appointed 1b5) to be watched over 1c) (Piel) to muster, call up 1d) (Pual) to be passed in review, be caused to miss, be called, be called to account 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to set over, make overseer, appoint an overseer 1e2) to commit, entrust, commit for care, deposit 1f) (Hophal) 1f1) to be visited 1f2) to be deposited 1f3) to be made overseer, be entrusted 1g) (Hithpael) numbered 1h) (Hothpael) numbered
Usage: Occurs in 269 OT verses. KJV: appoint, [idiom] at all, avenge, bestow, (appoint to have the, give a) charge, commit, count, deliver to keep, be empty, enjoin, go see, hurt, do judgment, lack, lay up, look, make, [idiom] by any means, miss, number, officer, (make) overseer, have (the) oversight, punish, reckon, (call to) remember(-brance), set (over), sum, [idiom] surely, visit, want. See also: Genesis 21:1; Numbers 26:47; Psalms 8:5.
שִׁשִּׁ֥ים
shishshîym
H8346
"sixty"
Adj
This Hebrew word represents the number sixty, often used to describe large quantities, like the sixty warriors who guarded King Solomon. It is also translated as three score, as seen in Psalm 90:10.
Definition: sixty, three score Aramaic equivalent: shit.tin (שִׁתִּין "sixty" H8361)
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: sixty, three score. See also: Genesis 5:15; 1 Chronicles 2:21; Isaiah 7:8.
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
וַ/חֲמֵ֥שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
מֵאֽוֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
Study Notes — Numbers 26:27
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Context — The Tribe of Zebulun
25These were the clans of Issachar, and their registration numbered 64,300.
26These were the descendants of Zebulun by their clans: The Seredite clan from Sered, the Elonite clan from Elon, and the Jahleelite clan from Jahleel.
27These were the clans of Zebulun, and their registration numbered 60,500.
28The descendants of Joseph included the clans of Manasseh and Ephraim. 29These were the descendants of Manasseh: The Machirite clan from Machir, the father of Gilead, and the Gileadite clan from Gilead.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 1:30–31 | From the sons of Zebulun, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, those registered to the tribe of Zebulun numbered 57,400. |
| 2 | Numbers 2:7–8 | Next will be the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon, and his division numbers 57,400. |
Numbers 26:27 Summary
[This verse tells us about the clans of Zebulun and how many people were in them, with a total of 60,500. This is part of a bigger count of all the Israelites, which helps us understand how God organized and cared for His people, as seen in Numbers 1:3 and Numbers 26:2. It reminds us that God is interested in every detail of our lives, just like He was with the Israelites, and we can trust in His sovereignty and provision, as mentioned in Psalm 139:1-6 and Matthew 10:30.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the clans of Zebulun in the Bible?
The clans of Zebulun, as mentioned in Numbers 26:27, are part of the tribes of Israel and play a role in the biblical account of the Israelites' history and organization, as seen in Genesis 49:13 and Deuteronomy 33:18-19.
Why are the registration numbers important in this verse?
The registration numbers, such as the 60,500 from the clans of Zebulun, are important for understanding the size and strength of the Israelite army, as well as for organizational and administrative purposes, as mentioned in Numbers 1:3 and Numbers 26:2.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Numbers?
This verse is part of a larger census of the Israelites in the book of Numbers, which helps to establish the tribes' populations and preparations for their journey to the Promised Land, as seen in Numbers 26:1-51 and Numbers 33:1-56.
What can we learn about God's character from this verse?
This verse shows God's attention to detail and care for His people, as He commands the Israelites to take a census and organize themselves, demonstrating His sovereignty and provision, as seen in Psalm 139:1-6 and Matthew 10:30.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the importance of community and organization in the life of God's people?
- How does the registration number of 60,500 from the clans of Zebulun compare to other tribes, and what might this indicate about their role in Israel?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of organization and preparation seen in this verse to my own life and community?
- What does this verse teach me about God's sovereignty and care for His people, and how can I trust in His provision for my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 26:27
[See comments on Numbers 26:26]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 26:27
These are the families of the Zebulunites according to those that were numbered of them, threescore thousand and five hundred. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 26:27
Whereas before they were but 57,400 in 2:8. So that Judah’ s camp was much increased, as Reuben’ s was much diminished.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 26:27
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.