Numbers 26:13
New International Version
through Zerah, the Zerahite clan; through Shaul, the Shaulite clan.

New Living Translation
The Zoharite clan, named after their ancestor Zohar. The Shaulite clan, named after their ancestor Shaul.

English Standard Version
of Zerah, the clan of the Zerahites; of Shaul, the clan of the Shaulites.

Berean Standard Bible
the Zerahite clan from Zerah, and the Shaulite clan from Shaul.

King James Bible
Of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites: of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites.

New King James Version
of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites; of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites.

New American Standard Bible
of Zerah, the family of the Zerahites; of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites.

NASB 1995
of Zerah, the family of the Zerahites; of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites.

NASB 1977
of Zerah, the family of the Zerahites; of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites.

Legacy Standard Bible
of Zerah, the family of the Zerahites; of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites.

Amplified Bible
of Zerah, the family of the Zerahites; of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites.

Christian Standard Bible
the Zerahite clan from Zerah; the Shaulite clan from Shaul.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the Zerahite clan from Zerah; the Shaulite clan from Shaul.

American Standard Version
of Zerah, the family of the Zerahites; of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites.

English Revised Version
of Zerah, the family of the Zerahites: of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the family of Zerah, and the family of Shaul.

Good News Translation
Zerah, and Shaul.

International Standard Version
from Zerah, the family of the descendants of Zerah; and from Shaul, the family of the descendants of Shaul.

Majority Standard Bible
the Zerahite clan from Zerah, and the Shaulite clan from Shaul.

NET Bible
from Zerah, the family of the Zerahites; and from Shaul, the family of the Shaulites.

New Heart English Bible
of Zohar, the family of the Zoharites; of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites.

Webster's Bible Translation
Of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites: of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites.

World English Bible
of Zerah, the family of the Zerahites; of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
of Zerah the family of the Zerahite; of Shaul the family of the Shaulite.

Young's Literal Translation
of Zerah the family of the Zarhite; of Shaul the family of the Shaulite.

Smith's Literal Translation
For Zerah, the families of the Zarhites; for Saul, the families of the Saulites.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Zare, of him is the family of the Zarites: Saul, of him is the family of the Saulites.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Sohar, from him is the family of the Soharites; Shaul, from him is the family of the Shaulites.

New American Bible
through Zerah, the clan of the Zerahites; through Shaul, the clan of the Shaulites.

New Revised Standard Version
of Zerah, the clan of the Zerahites; of Shaul, the clan of the Shaulites.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites; of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Zerakh, the family of Zerakh, Shaul, the family of Shaul.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
of Zerah, the family of the Zerahites; of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
To Zara the family of the Zaraites; to Saul the family of the Saulites.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Tribe of Simeon
12These were the descendants of Simeon by their clans: The Nemuelite clan from Nemuel, the Jaminite clan from Jamin, the Jachinite clan from Jachin, 13the Zerahite clan from Zerah, and the Shaulite clan from Shaul. 14These were the clans of Simeon, and there were 22,200 men.…

Cross References
Genesis 46:10
The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman.

Exodus 6:15
The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman. These were the clans of Simeon.

1 Chronicles 4:24
The descendants of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul.

Genesis 49:5-7
Simeon and Levi are brothers; their swords are weapons of violence. / May I never enter their council; may I never join their assembly. For they kill men in their anger, and hamstring oxen on a whim. / Cursed be their anger, for it is strong, and their wrath, for it is cruel! I will disperse them in Jacob and scatter them in Israel.

Leviticus 24:10-11
Now the son of an Israelite mother and an Egyptian father went out among the Israelites, and a fight broke out in the camp between him and an Israelite. / The son of the Israelite woman blasphemed the Name with a curse. So they brought him to Moses. (His mother’s name was Shelomith daughter of Dibri, of the tribe of Dan.)

Joshua 19:1-9
The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah / and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, / Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, ...

Judges 1:3
Then the men of Judah said to their brothers the Simeonites, “Come up with us to our allotted territory, and let us fight against the Canaanites. And we likewise will go with you to your territory.” So the Simeonites went with them.

1 Samuel 27:6
That day Achish gave him Ziklag, and to this day it still belongs to the kings of Judah.

1 Kings 19:3
And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there,

2 Chronicles 11:10
Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, the fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin.

Matthew 10:2-4
These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; / Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.

Mark 3:16-19
These are the twelve He appointed: Simon (whom He named Peter), / James son of Zebedee and his brother John (whom He named Boanerges, meaning “Sons of Thunder”), / Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, ...

Luke 6:14-16
Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; / Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot; / Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.

Acts 1:13
When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.

Revelation 7:7
from the tribe of Simeon 12,000, from the tribe of Levi 12,000, from the tribe of Issachar 12,000,


Treasury of Scripture

Of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites: of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites.

Numbers 26:33
And Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but daughters: and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.

Numbers 1:22,23
Of the children of Simeon, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, those that were numbered of them, according to the number of the names, by their polls, every male from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war; …

Numbers 2:12,13
And those which pitch by him shall be the tribe of Simeon: and the captain of the children of Simeon shall be Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai…

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Numbers 26
1. The sum of all Israel is taken in the plains of Moab
52. The law of dividing among them the inheritance of the land
57. The families and number of the Levites
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through Zerah
The name "Zerah" in Hebrew means "rising" or "shining," which can symbolize hope or a new beginning. Zerah was a son of Judah and Tamar, and his lineage is significant in the context of Israel's history. The mention of Zerah here highlights the continuity of the tribe of Judah, which is central to the narrative of the Israelites. Judah's tribe is prophesied to be the lineage through which the Messiah would come, as seen in Genesis 49:10. This connection underscores the importance of maintaining genealogical records, as they affirm God's promises and the unfolding of His divine plan.

the Zerahite clan
The term "clan" refers to a subgroup within a tribe, indicating a family unit that shares a common ancestor. The Zerahite clan is a testament to the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars (Genesis 15:5). This clan, like others, played a role in the social and military structure of Israel, contributing to the nation's strength and unity. The preservation of these clans demonstrates God's faithfulness in sustaining His people through generations.

through Shaul
Shaul, meaning "asked for" or "prayed for" in Hebrew, is a name that appears multiple times in the Bible, most notably as the first king of Israel. However, this Shaul is a descendant of Simeon, not to be confused with King Saul. The name itself suggests a sense of divine intervention or blessing, as if this lineage was specifically requested or ordained by God. This highlights the personal nature of God's relationship with His people, where individuals and families are known and valued.

the Shaulite clan
Similar to the Zerahite clan, the Shaulite clan represents a distinct family group within the tribe of Simeon. The mention of this clan in the census underscores the importance of each family unit in the broader tapestry of Israel's history. Each clan had its role and purpose, contributing to the collective identity and mission of the nation. The detailed recording of these clans in Numbers 26 serves as a reminder of God's meticulous care and order in the lives of His people, ensuring that each person and family is accounted for in His divine plan.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the Zerahite
הַזַּרְחִ֑י (haz·zar·ḥî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2227: Zerahites -- descendant of Zerah

clan
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת (miš·pa·ḥaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

from Zerah,
לְזֶ֕רַח (lə·ze·raḥ)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2226: Zerah -- three Israelites, also an Edomite, also an Ethiopian

[and] the Shaulite
הַשָּׁאוּלִֽי׃ (haš·šā·’ū·lî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7587: Shaulites -- a Shaulite

clan
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת (miš·pa·ḥaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

from Shaul.
לְשָׁא֕וּל (lə·šā·’ūl)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites


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