Numbers 26:44
Numbers 26:44 in Multiple Translations
These were the descendants of Asher by their clans: The Imnite clan from Imnah, the Ishvite clan from Ishvi, and the Beriite clan from Beriah.
¶ Of the children of Asher after their families: of Jimna, the family of the Jimnites: of Jesui, the family of the Jesuites: of Beriah, the family of the Beriites.
The sons of Asher after their families: of Imnah, the family of the Imnites; of Ishvi, the family of the Ishvites; of Beriah, the family of the Berites.
The sons of Asher by their families: of Imnah, the family of the Imnites: of Ishvi, the family of the Ishvites: of Beriah, the family of the Beriites.
These were the descendants of Asher by family: Imnah, ancestor of the Imnite family; Ishvi, ancestor of the Ishvite family; and Beriah, ancestor of the Beriite family.
The sonnes of Asher after their families were: of Iimnah, the familie of the Iimnites: of Isui, the familie of the Isuites: of Beriah, the familie of the Berijtes.
Sons of Asher by their families: of Jimna [is] the family of the Jimnite; of Jesui the family of the Jesuite; of Beriah the family of the Beriite.
The sons of Asher after their families: of Imnah, the family of the Imnites; of Ishvi, the family of the Ishvites; of Beriah, the family of the Berites.
Of the children of Asher after their families: of Jimna, the family of the Jimnites: of Jesui, the family of the Jesuites: of Beriah, the family of the Beriites.
The sons of Aser by their kindreds: Jemna, of whom is the family of the Jemnaites: Jessui, of whom is the family of the Jessuites: Brie, of whom is the family of the Brieites.
They counted 53,400 men from the tribe of Asher. They were in clans descended from Imnah, Ishvi, and Beriah, and from Beriah’s two sons—Heber and Malkiel. Asher also had a daughter named Serah.
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Numbers 26:44 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
אָשֵׁר֮
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ/ם֒
לְ/יִמְנָ֗ה
מִשְׁפַּ֨חַת֙
הַ/יִּמְנָ֔ה
לְ/יִשְׁוִ֕י
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
הַ/יִּשְׁוִ֑י
לִ/בְרִיעָ֕ה
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
הַ/בְּרִיעִֽי
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אָשֵׁר֮
ʼÂshêr
H836
Asher
N-proper
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ/ם֒
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
Prep | N-fp | Suff
לְ/יִמְנָ֗ה
Yimnâh
H3232
Imnah
Prep | N-proper
מִשְׁפַּ֨חַת֙
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fs
הַ/יִּמְנָ֔ה
Yimnâh
H3232
Imnah
Art | N-proper
לְ/יִשְׁוִ֕י
Yishvîy
H3440
Ishvi
Prep | N-proper
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fs
הַ/יִּשְׁוִ֑י
Yishvîy
H3441
Ishvite
Art | Ngmsa
לִ/בְרִיעָ֕ה
Bᵉrîyʻâh
H1283
Beriah
Prep | N-proper
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fs
הַ/בְּרִיעִֽי
Bᵉrîyʻîy
H1284
Beriite
Art | Ngmsa
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 26:44
בְּנֵ֣י
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.
אָשֵׁר֮
ʼÂshêr
H836
"Asher"
N-proper
Asher was the eighth son of Jacob and one of the twelve tribes of Israel, mentioned in Genesis 30:13. The tribe of Asher was known for its happy and blessed people. Asher is also the name of a region in Palestine.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.13; son of: Israel (H3478) and Zilpah (H2153); brother of: Gad (H1410); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Imnah (H3232), Ishvah (H3438), Ishvi (H3440), Beriah (H1283) and Serah (H8294); also translated "pine" or "cypress wood" at Ezk.27.6(?); Ashurite at 2Sa.2.9(?); § Asher = "happy" 1) son of Jacob and Zilpah 2) the tribe descended from Asher 3) a city east of Shechem in Manasseh
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: Asher See also: Genesis 30:13; Joshua 17:11; Ezekiel 48:34.
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ/ם֒
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.
לְ/יִמְנָ֗ה
Yimnâh
H3232
"Imnah"
Prep | N-proper
Imnah means right hand and refers to two Israelites, one the father of Kore, and the other a descendant of Asher, in 2 Chronicles 31:14.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.14; father of: Kore (H6981H) § Imna or Imnah or Jimnah = "right hand" 1) the 1st born son of Asher 2) a Levite, descendant of Imnah, who assisted in the reforms of Hezekiah n patr 3) descendants of Imnah, son of Asher
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Imna, Imnah, Jimnah, Jimnites. See also: Genesis 46:17; 1 Chronicles 7:30; 2 Chronicles 31:14.
מִשְׁפַּ֨חַת֙
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/יִּמְנָ֔ה
Yimnâh
H3232
"Imnah"
Art | N-proper
Imnah means right hand and refers to two Israelites, one the father of Kore, and the other a descendant of Asher, in 2 Chronicles 31:14.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.14; father of: Kore (H6981H) § Imna or Imnah or Jimnah = "right hand" 1) the 1st born son of Asher 2) a Levite, descendant of Imnah, who assisted in the reforms of Hezekiah n patr 3) descendants of Imnah, son of Asher
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Imna, Imnah, Jimnah, Jimnites. See also: Genesis 46:17; 1 Chronicles 7:30; 2 Chronicles 31:14.
לְ/יִשְׁוִ֕י
Yishvîy
H3440
"Ishvi"
Prep | N-proper
Ishvi was a man in the Bible, the son of King Saul and Ahinoam, and brother of Jonathan and Michal. He is mentioned in 1 Samuel 14:49. Ishvi was part of the tribe of Benjamin.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.14.49; son of: Saul (H7586G) and Ahinoam (H0293); brother of: Jonathan (H3083H), Malchi-shua (H4444), Merab (H4764) and Michal (H4324); half-brother of: Ish-bosheth (H0378), Armoni (H0764) and Mephibosheth (H4648H); also called Ishvi (KJV: Ishui) at 1Sa.14.49; Another name of a.vi.na.dav (אֲבִינָדָב "Abinadab" H0041H) § Ishui or Ishuai or Isui or Jesui = "he resembles me" 1) the 2nd son of Saul by his wife Ahinoam 2) the 3rd son of Asher and founder of the family of Ishuaites
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Ishuai, Ishvi, Isui, Jesui. See also: Genesis 46:17; 1 Samuel 14:49; 1 Chronicles 7:30.
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/יִּשְׁוִ֑י
Yishvîy
H3441
"Ishvite"
Art | Ngmsa
The Ishvites were a group of people in the Bible, descended from Ishvi, who was a son of Asher. They are mentioned in Genesis 46:17 as part of the tribe of Asher. The name means 'he will justify me'.
Definition: Someone descended from Ishvi who was a man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.17; son of: Asher (H0836); brother of: Imnah (H3232), Ishvah (H3438), Beriah (H1283) and Serah (H8294) Group of yish.vi (יִשְׁוִי "Ishvi" H3440) § Jesuites , of Jesui "he will justify me" the descendants of Jesui ( yish.vi (יִשְׁוִי "Ishvi" H3440)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Jesuites. See also: Numbers 26:44.
לִ/בְרִיעָ֕ה
Bᵉrîyʻâh
H1283
"Beriah"
Prep | N-proper
Beriah was the name of several Israelites, including a Levite and a Benjamite, and means with a friend. It appears in various biblical accounts, including 1 Chronicles, as the name of different individuals.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.23.10; son of: Shimei (H8096G); brother of: Jahath (H3189I), Zizah (H2126) and Jeush (H3266J) § Beriah = "with a friend" 1) a son of Asher 2) a son of Ephraim 3) a Benjamite 4) a Levite
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Beriah. See also: Genesis 46:17; 1 Chronicles 7:31; 1 Chronicles 23:11.
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/בְּרִיעִֽי
Bᵉrîyʻîy
H1284
"Beriite"
Art | Ngmsa
The Beriite people were descendants of Beriah, a man from the tribe of Asher, first mentioned in Genesis 46:17. They are also referred to as Beerites in the Bible. The Beriites are listed in Numbers 26:44.
Definition: Someone descended from Beriah who was a man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.17; son of: Asher (H0836); brother of: Imnah (H3232), Ishvah (H3438), Ishvi (H3440) and Serah (H8294); father of: Heber (H2268) and Malchiel (H4439); also called Beriite at Num.26.44; Group of be.ri.ah (בְּרִיעָה "Beriah" H1283) § Beriites = "in evil" one of the family of Beriah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Beerites. See also: Numbers 26:44.
Study Notes — Numbers 26:44
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- Numbers 26:44 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 26:44
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 26:44
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 26:44
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 26:44
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 26:44
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 26:44
Context — The Tribe of Asher
42These were the descendants of Dan by their clans: The Shuhamite clan from Shuham. These were the clans of Dan.
43All of them were Shuhamite clans, and their registration numbered 64,400.
44These were the descendants of Asher by their clans: The Imnite clan from Imnah, the Ishvite clan from Ishvi, and the Beriite clan from Beriah.
45And these were the descendants of Beriah: the Heberite clan from Heber and the Malchielite clan from Malchiel. 46And the name of Asher’s daughter was Serah.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 46:17 | The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 7:30 | The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. |
Numbers 26:44 Summary
Numbers 26:44 lists the descendants of Asher by their clans, showing how the tribe of Asher was divided into smaller family groups. This listing is important because it helps us understand the family history and lineage of the Israelites, which is a major theme throughout the Bible (as seen in Genesis 46:17 and 1 Chronicles 1:1-54). By remembering and honoring their heritage, the Israelites were able to pass down their faith and traditions to future generations, just as we are called to do today (Psalm 78:1-8). This verse reminds us of the importance of family and community in our own lives, and encourages us to appreciate our own heritage and roots, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:9-10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn about the tribe of Asher from Numbers 26:44?
From Numbers 26:44, we learn that the tribe of Asher was divided into several clans, including the Imnite, Ishvite, and Beriite clans, each named after their ancestors, as seen in the similar pattern in Genesis 46:17, where the sons of Asher are listed.
Why are the specific clans of Asher listed in Numbers 26:44?
The specific clans of Asher are listed in Numbers 26:44 to provide a detailed account of the Israelite tribes, as commanded by God in Numbers 26:2, and to emphasize the importance of family and lineage in the biblical tradition, as seen in Deuteronomy 33:24-25.
How does the listing of Asher's clans in Numbers 26:44 relate to the rest of the Bible?
The listing of Asher's clans in Numbers 26:44 is part of the larger biblical narrative of the Israelites' history and genealogy, which is also seen in books like Chronicles and Ezra, where genealogies are used to establish the identity and heritage of God's people, as in 1 Chronicles 1:1-54.
What does the mention of Imnah, Ishvi, and Beriah in Numbers 26:44 signify?
The mention of Imnah, Ishvi, and Beriah in Numbers 26:44 signifies the ancestral origins of the Imnite, Ishvite, and Beriite clans, highlighting the importance of remembering and honoring one's heritage, as seen in Psalm 103:17-18, where the psalmist remembers the Lord's covenant with Abraham and his descendants.
Reflection Questions
- How does the detailed listing of clans in Numbers 26:44 reflect God's care and attention to the individual tribes and families of Israel?
- In what ways can we apply the biblical emphasis on family and lineage to our own lives and relationships, as seen in Numbers 26:44 and other passages like Ephesians 3:15?
- What can we learn from the fact that each clan is named after its ancestor, and how does this relate to our own identity and sense of belonging, as seen in Romans 8:14-17?
- How does the focus on genealogy and family history in Numbers 26:44 and other biblical passages inform our understanding of God's covenant with His people, as seen in Genesis 17:1-14 and Exodus 2:24-25?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 26:44
Ver. 44-47. Of the children of Asher, after their families,.... This tribe was numbered next to Dan, because it was under his standard; one of his sons is omitted, very probably dying childless, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 26:44
Of the children of Asher after their families: of Jimna, the family of the Jimnites: of Jesui, the family of the Jesuites: of Beriah, the family of the Beriites.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 26:44
Of Jesui, called Isui, , where also there is another son of Asher named, to wit, Ishuah, whose family seems now to be lost.
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 26:44
Numbers 26:44 [Of] the children of Asher after their families: of Jimna, the family of the Jimnites: of Jesui, the family of the Jesuites: of Beriah, the family of the Beriites.Ver. 44. The family of the Jesuites.] Serrarius will needs derive the name Jesuites from Numbers 26:24; it is wonder how he missed of this plainer text. Jesuites quasi Jashubites: like as Erasmus found friars in St Paul’ s time, inter falsos fratres, amongst the false brethren. In Salamanca a friar would prove that the name of the Virgin Mary was spoken of in Genesis 1:1-31. God called the gathering together of the waters Maria Dr Poynes writes, that it was foretold in the Old Testament that the Protestants were a malignant Church, alleging, Mittebatque prophetas ut reverterentur ad Dominum, quos protestantes illi audire nolebant. We may, with far more show of reason, fetch the name of Protestants (retained also in their Douay translation) from that text than they can from this, the name of Jesuites alias Jebusites. Stella, De Modo Concionandi, cap. 6. Preface to his book Of the Sacrament.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 26:44
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 26:44
44-47. The children of Asher — This passage agrees with Genesis 46:17 and 1 Chronicles 7:30, except that Ishua, not being a founder, is dropped.