Numbers 26:28
Numbers 26:28 in Multiple Translations
The descendants of Joseph included the clans of Manasseh and Ephraim.
¶ The sons of Joseph after their families were Manasseh and Ephraim.
The sons of Joseph after their families: Manasseh and Ephraim.
The sons of Joseph by their families: Manasseh and Ephraim.
These were descendants of Joseph by family through Manasseh and Ephraim:
The sonnes of Ioseph, after their families were Manasseh and Ephraim.
Sons of Joseph by their families [are] Manasseh and Ephraim.
The sons of Joseph after their families: Manasseh and Ephraim.
The sons of Joseph after their families were Manasseh and Ephraim.
The sons of Joseph by their kindred, Manasses and Ephraim.
They counted 52,700 men from the tribe of Manasseh, who was one of the sons of Joseph. They were in clans descended from Machir, from his son Gilead, and from his six grandsons—Jezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem, Shemida, and Hepher. Hepher’s son Zelophehad did not have any sons, but he had five daughters—Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.
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Numbers 26:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֥י
יוֹסֵ֖ף
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֑/ם
מְנַשֶּׁ֖ה
וְ/אֶפְרָֽיִם
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יוֹסֵ֖ף
Yôwçêph
H3130
Joseph
N-proper
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֑/ם
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
Prep | N-fp | Suff
מְנַשֶּׁ֖ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
Moses
N-proper
וְ/אֶפְרָֽיִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
Ephraim
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 26:28
בְּנֵ֥י
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.
יוֹסֵ֖ף
Yôwçêph
H3130
"Joseph"
N-proper
Joseph means Jehovah has added, a name given to several Israelites, including the son of Jacob and Rachel. Joseph was a significant figure in the book of Genesis and the story of his brothers. He became a leader in Egypt.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.14 § Joseph = "Jehovah has added" 1) the eldest son of Jacob by Rachel 2) father of Igal, who represented the tribe of Issachar among the spies 3) a son of Asaph 4) a man who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 5) a priest of the family of Shebaniah in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 193 OT verses. KJV: Joseph. Compare H3084 (יְהוֹסֵף). See also: Genesis 30:24; Genesis 47:5; Psalms 77:16.
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֑/ם
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
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.
מְנַשֶּׁ֖ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
"Moses"
N-proper
Manasseh was a grandson of Jacob and the ancestor of a large tribe in the Bible, mentioned in Genesis 41:51 and throughout the book of Numbers.
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(?) Another name of mo.sheh (מֹשֶׁה "Moses" H4872) § Manasseh = "causing to forget" 1) the eldest son of Joseph and progenitor of the tribe of Manasseh 1a) the tribe descended from Manasseh 1b) the territory occupied by the tribe of Manasseh 2) son of king Hezekiah of Judah and himself king of Judah; he was the immediate and direct cause for the exile 3) a descendant of Pahath-moab who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 4) a descendant of Hashum who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: Manasseh. See also: Genesis 41:51; Joshua 22:21; Psalms 60:9.
וְ/אֶפְרָֽיִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
"Ephraim"
Conj | N-proper
Ephraim means doubly fruitful, referring to Joseph's son and the tribe that descended from him. The tribe of Ephraim was a significant part of Israel's history. Ephraim is also the name of a region in the Bible.
Definition: Ephraim = "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful" the country of the tribe of Ephraim Also named: Ephraim (Ἐφραίμ "Ephraim" G2187)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Ephraim, Ephraimites. See also: Genesis 41:52; 1 Chronicles 27:20; Psalms 60:9.
Study Notes — Numbers 26:28
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Context — The Tribe of Manasseh
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. 30These were the descendants of Gilead: the Iezerite clan from Iezer, the Helekite clan from Helek,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 46:20 | Manasseh and Ephraim were born to Joseph in the land of Egypt by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On. |
| 2 | Genesis 48:5 | And now your two sons born to you in Egypt before I came to you here shall be reckoned as mine; Ephraim and Manasseh shall be mine, just as Reuben and Simeon are mine. |
| 3 | Genesis 41:51–52 | Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying, “God has made me forget all my hardship and all my father’s household.” And the second son he named Ephraim, saying, “God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.” |
| 4 | Genesis 48:13–20 | And Joseph took both of them—with Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel’s left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel’s right hand—and brought them close to him. But Israel stretched out his right hand and put it on the head of Ephraim, the younger; and crossing his hands, he put his left on Manasseh’s head, although Manasseh was the firstborn. Then he blessed Joseph and said: “May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day, the angel who has redeemed me from all harm— may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.” When Joseph saw that his father had placed his right hand on Ephraim’s head, he was displeased and took his father’s hand to move it from Ephraim’s head to Manasseh’s. “Not so, my father!” Joseph said. “This one is the firstborn; put your right hand on his head.” But his father refused. “I know, my son, I know!” he said. “He too shall become a people, and he too shall be great; nevertheless, his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his offspring shall become a multitude of nations.” So that day Jacob blessed them and said: “By you shall Israel pronounce this blessing: ‘May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh.’” So he put Ephraim before Manasseh. |
Numbers 26:28 Summary
Numbers 26:28 tells us about the descendants of Joseph, who were divided into the clans of Manasseh and Ephraim. This is important because it shows how God kept His promises to Joseph and his family, just like He keeps His promises to us today (Genesis 48:5). It also reminds us that we are all part of a bigger family, and that God cares about each of us individually (Psalm 33:10-11). By trusting in God's sovereignty and love, we can have confidence in His plan for our lives, just like Joseph did.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the descendants of Joseph listed separately from the other tribes in Numbers 26:28?
The descendants of Joseph are listed separately because Joseph was one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and his sons Manasseh and Ephraim became two distinct tribes, as seen in Genesis 48:5, where Jacob adopts them as his own sons.
What is the significance of Manasseh and Ephraim being listed as clans of Joseph in Numbers 26:28?
The listing of Manasseh and Ephraim as clans of Joseph highlights the importance of family lineage and inheritance in the biblical narrative, as seen in Deuteronomy 33:13-17, where Moses blesses the tribes of Joseph.
How does Numbers 26:28 relate to the earlier accounts of Joseph's life in the book of Genesis?
Numbers 26:28 relates to the earlier accounts of Joseph's life in Genesis by showing the fulfillment of God's promise to Jacob in Genesis 35:11, where God says He will make Jacob's descendants a multitude.
What can we learn about God's sovereignty from the way the tribes are listed in Numbers 26:28?
We can learn that God is sovereign over the lives and destinies of individuals and nations, as seen in Psalm 33:10-11, where it is written that God's plans will stand, and His sovereignty will not be thwarted.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for us today to be part of a spiritual family, just like the clans of Manasseh and Ephraim were part of the family of Joseph?
- How can we apply the principles of family lineage and inheritance to our own lives, recognizing that we are part of a larger spiritual family?
- What does Numbers 26:28 reveal about God's heart for His people, and how can we respond to His love and care?
- In what ways can we, like Joseph, trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even in the midst of uncertainty or challenge?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 26:28
Ver. 28-34. The sons of Joseph, after their families, were Manasseh and Ephraim.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 26:28
The sons of Joseph after their families were Manasseh and Ephraim. The sons of Joseph ... Machir - son of Manasseh by a Syrian concubine (Genesis 46:20; Septuagint; also 1 Chronicles 7:14).
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 26:28
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 26:28
28. The sons of Joseph — Manasseh and Ephraim, because of their adoption by Jacob as his own sons, (Genesis 48,) were raised to the dignity of tribe founders. Numbers 1:10, note.
Sermons on Numbers 26:28
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(Genesis) Genesis 48:4-6 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the promises made by God to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God promised to make them fruitful and multiply them, and to give them the land as an |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 495 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker tells the story of a family with four wicked sons and one tender-hearted youngest son. The father had trained the sons to be rascals, but the youngest s |