Numbers 26:58
Numbers 26:58 in Multiple Translations
These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram,
These are the families of the Levites: the family of the Libnites, the family of the Hebronites, the family of the Mahlites, the family of the Mushites, the family of the Korathites. And Kohath begat Amram.
These are the families of Levi: the family of the Libnites, the family of the Hebronites, the family of the Mahlites, the family of the Mushites, the family of the Korahites. And Kohath begat Amram.
These are the families of Levi: the family of the Libnites, the family of the Hebronites, the family of the Mahlites, the family of the Mushites, the family of the Korahites. And Kohath was the father of Amram.
The following were the families of the Levites: the Libnite family, the Hebronite family, the Mahlite family, the Mushite family, and the Korahite family. Kohath was the father of Amram,
These are the families of Leui, the familie of the Libnites: the familie of the Hebronites: the familie of the Mahlites: the familie of the Mushites: the familie of the Korhites: and Kohath begate Amram.
These [are] families of the Levite: the family of the Libnite, the family of the Hebronite, the family of the Mahlite, the family of the Mushite, the family of the Korathite. And Kohath hath begotten Amram,
These are the families of Levi: the family of the Libnites, the family of the Hebronites, the family of the Mahlites, the family of the Mushites, and the family of the Korahites. Kohath became the father of Amram.
These are the families of the Levites: the family of the Libnites, the family of the Hebronites, the family of the Mahlites, the family of the Mushites, the family of the Korathites. And Kohath begat Amram.
These are the families of Levi: The family of Lobni, the family of Hebroni, the family of Moholi, the family of Musi, the family of Core. Now Caath beget Amram:
These also included people from the clans of Libni, Hebron, Mahli, Mushi, and Korah. All of them were descendants of Levi. Kohath was the ancestor of Amram,
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Numbers 26:58 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֵ֣לֶּה
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֣ת
לֵוִ֗י
מִשְׁפַּ֨חַת
הַ/לִּבְנִ֜י
מִשְׁפַּ֤חַת
הַֽ/חֶבְרֹנִי֙
מִשְׁפַּ֤חַת
הַ/מַּחְלִי֙
מִשְׁפַּ֣חַת
הַ/מּוּשִׁ֔י
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
הַ/קָּרְחִ֑י
וּ/קְהָ֖ת
הוֹלִ֥ד
אֶת
עַמְרָֽם
אֵ֣לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֣ת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fp
לֵוִ֗י
Lêvîyîy
H3881
Levi
N-proper
מִשְׁפַּ֨חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fs
הַ/לִּבְנִ֜י
Libnîy
H3846
Libnite
Art | Ngmsa
מִשְׁפַּ֤חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fs
הַֽ/חֶבְרֹנִי֙
Chebrôwnîy
H2276
Hebronite
Art | Ngmsa
מִשְׁפַּ֤חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fs
הַ/מַּחְלִי֙
Machlîy
H4250
Mahlite
Art | Ngmsa
מִשְׁפַּ֣חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fs
הַ/מּוּשִׁ֔י
Mûwshîy
H4188
Mushite
Art | Ngmsa
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fs
הַ/קָּרְחִ֑י
Qorchîy
H7145
Korahite
Art | Ngmsa
וּ/קְהָ֖ת
Qᵉhâth
H6955
Kohath
Conj | N-proper
הוֹלִ֥ד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
עַמְרָֽם
ʻAmrâm
H6019
Amram
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 26:58
אֵ֣לֶּה
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.
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֣ת
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.
לֵוִ֗י
Lêvîyîy
H3881
"Levi"
N-proper
A Levite is a descendant of Levi, one of Jacob's 12 sons, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. Levi's brothers include Reuben, Simeon, and Judah. His descendants played a key role in Israel's spiritual life.
Definition: Someone from the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115) Another name of le.vi (לֵוִי "Levi" H3878) § Levite, of Levi "joined to" 1) the descendants of Levi, the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah 1a) the tribe descended from Levi specially set aside by God for His service
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: Leviite. See also: Exodus 4:14; 1 Chronicles 6:33; Ezra 6:20.
מִשְׁפַּ֨חַת
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/לִּבְנִ֜י
Libnîy
H3846
"Libnite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Libnite was a descendant of Libni, a man from the tribe of Levi. Libni was the son of Gershon and grandson of Levi, and his descendants were known as Libnites.
Definition: Someone descended from Libni who was a man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.17; son of: Gershon (H1648); brother of: Shimei (H8096G); father of: Jehieli= Jehiel (H3171H), Zetham (H2241), Joel (H3100O); also called Jahath at 1Ch.6.43; Ladan (KJV: Laadan) at 1Ch.23.7,9; 26.21; Group of liv.ni (לִבְנִי "Libni" H3845) § Libnites, of Libni "white" the descendants of Libni
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Libnites. See also: Numbers 3:21; Numbers 26:58.
מִשְׁפַּ֤חַת
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/חֶבְרֹנִי֙
Chebrôwnîy
H2276
"Hebronite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Hebronite is someone from the city of Hebron, which is associated with the tribe of Levi. The Hebronites are mentioned in the book of Exodus as descendants of Kohath.
Definition: People descended from Hebron, man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.18; son of: Kohath (H6955); brother of: Amram (H6019), Izhar (H3324) and Uzziel (H5816); father of: Jeriah (H3404), Amariah (H0568I), Jahaziel (H3166I) and Jekameam (H3360) Group of chev.ron (חֶבְרוֹן "Hebron" H2275B) § Hebronites , of Hebron 1) the inhabitants of the city of Hebron 2) the descendants of Hebron, the grandson of Levi
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Hebronites. See also: Numbers 3:27; 1 Chronicles 26:23; 1 Chronicles 26:31.
מִשְׁפַּ֤חַת
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/מַּחְלִי֙
Machlîy
H4250
"Mahlite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Mahlite is a descendant of Mahli, a Levite living during the time of Moses. Mahli was the son of Merari and the father of Libni, Eleazar, and Kish. The Mahlites are mentioned in Exodus 6:19 and Numbers 3:20.
Definition: Someone descended from Mahli who was a man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.19; son of: Merari (H4847); brother of: Mushi (H4187) and Jaaziah (H3269); father of: Libni (H3845H), Eleazar (H0499J) and Kish (H7027H) Group of mach.li (מַחְלִי "Mahli" H4249) § Mahlites, of Mahli "my sickness" descendants of Mahli, the grandson of Levi
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Mahlites. See also: Numbers 3:33; Numbers 26:58.
מִשְׁפַּ֣חַת
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/מּוּשִׁ֔י
Mûwshîy
H4188
"Mushite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Mushite was a descendant of Mushi, a Levite who lived during the time of the Exodus. The term refers to the family line of Mushi, who was a great grandson of Levi. They were part of the tribe of Levi.
Definition: Someone descended from Mushi who was a man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.19; son of: Merari (H4847); brother of: Mahli (H4249) and Jaaziah (H3269); father of: Mahli (H4249H), Eder (H5740A) and Jerimoth (H3406K) Group of mu.shi (מוּשִׁי "Mushi" H4187) § Mushites, of Mushi "yielding" descendants of Mushi, the great grandson of Levi
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Mushites. See also: Numbers 3:33; Numbers 26:58.
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/קָּרְחִ֑י
Qorchîy
H7145
"Korahite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Korahite was a descendant of Korah, a Levite who lived during the time of the Exodus. Korahites were a group of people who descended from Korah, son of Izhar.
Definition: Someone descended from Korah who was a man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.21; son of: Izhar (H3324); brother of: Nepheg (H5298), Zichri (H2147) and Shelomith (H8019A); father of: Assir (H0617), Elkanah (H0511) and Ebiasaph (H0043) Group of qo.rach (קֹ֫רַח "Korah" H7141I) § Korahite = "one of Korah" descendants of Korah the son of Levi
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Korahite, Korathite, sons of Kore, Korhite. See also: Exodus 6:24; 1 Chronicles 12:7; 2 Chronicles 20:19.
וּ/קְהָ֖ת
Qᵉhâth
H6955
"Kohath"
Conj | N-proper
Kohath was a man from the tribe of Levi, son of Levi and brother of Gershon and Merari, first mentioned in Genesis 46:11. He was the father of Amram and others. His name means assembly.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.11; son of: Levi (H3878); brother of: Gershon (H1648), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115); father of: Amram (H6019), Izhar (H3324), Hebron (H2275B) and Uzziel (H5816) Also named: qo.ha.ti (קְהָתִי "Kohathite" H6956) § Kohath = "assembly" the 2nd of the 3 sons of Levi and progenitor of a family in the tribe of Levi
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: Kohath. See also: Genesis 46:11; Joshua 21:5; 1 Chronicles 23:12.
הוֹלִ֥ד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
עַמְרָֽם
ʻAmrâm
H6019
"Amram"
N-proper
Amram was the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, and his name means exalted people. He was a descendant of Kohath and Levi, living during the time of Exile and Return.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.34 § Amram = "exalted people" 1) a descendant of Kohath and Levi and father of Moses 2) one of the sons of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Amram. See also: Exodus 6:18; 1 Chronicles 5:29; Ezra 10:34.
Study Notes — Numbers 26:58
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Context — The Levites Numbered
56Each inheritance is to be divided by lot among the larger and smaller tribes.”
57Now these were the Levites numbered by their clans: The Gershonite clan from Gershon, the Kohathite clan from Kohath, and the Merarite clan from Merari.
58These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram,
59and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam. 60Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar were born to Aaron,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 16:1 | Now Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath son of Levi, along with some Reubenites—Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth—conducted |
| 2 | Numbers 3:17–21 | These were the sons of Levi by name: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. These were the names of the sons of Gershon by their clans: Libni and Shimei. The sons of Kohath by their clans were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. And the sons of Merari by their clans were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites, according to their families. From Gershon came the Libnite clan and the Shimeite clan; these were the Gershonite clans. |
| 3 | Exodus 6:20 | And Amram married his father’s sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses. Amram lived 137 years. |
Numbers 26:58 Summary
[This verse lists the different families of the Levites, who were a special group of people set apart to serve God and the Israelites. The Levites were organized into different clans, each with their own unique role and responsibilities, as seen in Numbers 3:6-10 and Numbers 8:6-26. The mention of Kohath and Amram in Numbers 26:58 is important because they were ancestors of Aaron, Moses, and Miriam, who played key roles in Israel's history, as seen in Exodus 4:14 and Numbers 12:1-10. By understanding the structure and organization of the Levites, we can learn about God's desire for order and teamwork in our own lives and communities, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the different clans of the Levites listed in Numbers 26:58?
The clans are listed to show the organization and structure of the Levites, who were responsible for the tabernacle and its services, as seen in Numbers 3:6 and Numbers 8:6.
Who was Kohath and why is he mentioned in Numbers 26:58?
Kohath was a son of Levi and the father of Amram, who was the father of Aaron, Moses, and Miriam, as seen in Exodus 6:18 and Numbers 26:59.
What is the significance of the Korahite clan being mentioned in Numbers 26:58?
The Korahite clan is significant because they were descendants of Korah, who rebelled against Moses and Aaron, as seen in Numbers 16:1-35, but also included notable figures like Samuel, as seen in 1 Samuel 1:1.
How does the listing of the Levite clans in Numbers 26:58 relate to the larger story of the Israelites?
The listing of the Levite clans in Numbers 26:58 shows how God was organizing and preparing the Israelites for their future in the Promised Land, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:1-3 and Joshua 1:1-9.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn about the importance of family and lineage from the listing of the Levite clans in Numbers 26:58?
- How does the mention of Kohath and Amram in Numbers 26:58 point to the future roles of Aaron, Moses, and Miriam in Israel's history?
- What does the inclusion of the Korahite clan in Numbers 26:58 teach us about God's mercy and redemption, even in the face of rebellion and sin?
- How can we apply the principles of organization and structure seen in the Levite clans to our own lives and communities?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 26:58
[See comments on Numbers 26:57]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 26:58
These are the families of the Levites: the family of the Libnites, the family of the Hebronites, the family of the Mahlites, the family of the Mushites, the family of the Korathites. And Kohath begat Amram.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 26:58
The families of the Levites are here numbered by themselves, because they were not to have a distinct share of the land, whence it is that they are not so distinctly and exactly mentioned as the other tribes, but confusedly and imperfectly, some of them being wholly omitted here. See .
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 26:58
58. It is not here stated to which of the three families of Num 26:57 these five branches of the Levites belonged. (This is done in Exodus 6:16-21. Libnites belonged to Gershon; Hebronites and Korahites to Kohath; Mahlites and Mushites to Merari.) The verse appears to be separate from Numbers 26:57, and to be derived from a different source.
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(1 Peter - Part 33): Humble Yourselves Under the Mighty Hand of God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of Christians being diligent and teachable in their spiritual journey. He shares his own humbling experience of forgetting spi |
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A Day to Be Remembered by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of allowing God to take over and lead us into a new chapter in our lives. He encourages the audience to desire to leave behin |
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The Saint's Horror at the Sinner's Hell by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher begins by discussing the gathering of sinners and the consequences they face. He uses the example of the rebellion of Korah and his followers, who were |
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God's Truth: Rebellion and Patriotism by Russell Kelfer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses five qualities that are best developed in a nation during times of struggle: submission, goodness, respect, commitment, and prayer. He emphasi |
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The Issue Is Knowing God by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a personal struggle they faced regarding the idea of taking action versus waiting on God's guidance. They were torn between the urgency of t |
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Aaron, Between the Living and Dead by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing the perishing condition of fearful and sinful people. He compares the image of an old man waving a censor to J |
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Friends of the Bridegroom (Pt. 6) by Michael Koulianos | Michael Koulianos emphasizes the importance of honoring God's presence over the idol of time management in church services, arguing that the feelings of the Holy Spirit should take |