Lexical Summary Chanoki: Hanochite Original Word: חֲנֹכִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hanochites Patronymically from Chanowk; a Chanokite (collectively) or descendants of Chanok -- Hanochites. see HEBREW Chanowk NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Chanok Definition desc. of Enoch NASB Translation Hanochites (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֲנֹכִי adjective, of a people of חֲנוֺךְ 4 only with article ׳הַח = substantive collective Numbers 26:5. Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrence The designation חֲנֹכִי (Hanochite) appears a single time in Scripture: “It was through Hanoch that the Hanochite clan was named” (Numbers 26:5). The term identifies the descendants of Hanoch, firstborn son of Reuben (Genesis 46:9; 1 Chronicles 5:3). Historical Context Numbers 26 records the second wilderness census, taken on the plains of Moab shortly before Israel entered Canaan. By listing each tribal subdivision, Moses affirmed covenant continuity after the generation of the Exodus had died in the wilderness (Numbers 26:64–65). The mention of the Hanochites testifies that Reuben’s lineage, though burdened by past failings (Genesis 35:22; 49:3–4), remained intact and was granted an inheritance east of the Jordan (Joshua 13:15–23). Clan Identity within the Tribe of Reuben 1. Ancestral Line: Hanoch → Hanochite clan. Theological Significance 1. Covenant Preservation—The inclusion of the Hanochites in the census underscores the LORD’s faithfulness to Abraham’s promise of innumerable descendants (Genesis 15:5) despite Reuben’s moral lapse. Ministry Application • Genealogies Encourage Faithfulness: Modern believers can trace spiritual “lineages” of discipleship. Just as the Hanochites preserved their heritage, churches today are called to pass on sound doctrine (2 Timothy 2:2). Connections to Broader Scripture • Old Testament: Later genealogical notes (1 Chronicles 5:1–10) situate Reuben’s clans—including the Hanochites—in Transjordanian territory, active in war against desert tribes and loyal to the house of Israel. Summary Though mentioned only once, the Hanochite clan exemplifies God’s meticulous care for His covenant people, the enduring importance of familial faithfulness, and the assurance that divine promises stand firm across generations. Forms and Transliterations הַחֲנֹכִ֔י החנכי ha·ḥă·nō·ḵî hachanoChi haḥănōḵîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 26:5 HEB: חֲנוֹךְ֙ מִשְׁפַּ֣חַת הַחֲנֹכִ֔י לְפַלּ֕וּא מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת NAS: the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, KJV: [of whom cometh] the family of the Hanochites: of Pallu, INT: Hanoch the family of the Hanochites of Pallu the family 1 Occurrence |
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