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
63. None but Caleb and Joshua was left of those who were numbered at Sinai














the Zerahite clan from Zerah
The Zerahite clan is named after Zerah, one of the sons of Judah, who was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah. Zerah's birth is recorded in Genesis 38:29-30, where he is the twin brother of Perez. The Zerahites are part of the tribe of Judah, which holds significant importance in biblical history as the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended (Matthew 1:3-16). The mention of the Zerahite clan in Numbers 26:13 is part of a census taken to count the Israelites in preparation for entering the Promised Land. This census underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham to make his descendants numerous (Genesis 15:5). The Zerahites, as part of Judah, would have been involved in the leadership and military organization of Israel, given Judah's prominent role among the tribes.

and the Shaulite clan from Shaul
The Shaulite clan is named after Shaul, who is identified in Genesis 46:10 as a son of Simeon, another of Jacob's sons. The tribe of Simeon is often associated with the tribe of Judah, as seen in their shared inheritance in the land of Canaan (Joshua 19:1-9). The mention of the Shaulite clan in this census highlights the continuity and preservation of the Simeonite lineage despite the tribe's smaller size and less prominent role compared to Judah. The name Shaul is also significant as it is shared with King Saul, the first king of Israel, though he was from the tribe of Benjamin. This connection may serve as a reminder of the complex intertribal relationships and the overarching narrative of Israel's history, where God uses various tribes and individuals to accomplish His purposes.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Zerah
Zerah is one of the sons of Simeon, and his descendants are referred to as the Zerahite clan. The name "Zerah" in Hebrew means "rising" or "shining," which can symbolize hope or a new beginning.

2. Shaul
Shaul is another son of Simeon, and his descendants form the Shaulite clan. The name "Shaul" means "asked for" or "prayed for," indicating a sense of being desired or requested.

3. The Census
Numbers 26 records the second census of the Israelites in the wilderness, taken after the plague as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. This census was crucial for organizing the tribes and preparing for the inheritance of the land.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Heritage
Understanding our spiritual heritage can provide a sense of identity and purpose. Just as the Israelites were organized by their clans, Christians are part of a spiritual family with a rich history.

God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment
The census in Numbers 26 demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham about multiplying his descendants. This reminds us that God is faithful to His promises in our lives.

Preparation for Inheritance
The census was a preparation for entering the Promised Land. Similarly, Christians are called to prepare for their spiritual inheritance by living faithfully and obediently.

The Significance of Names
The meanings of names like Zerah and Shaul can inspire us to reflect on our own names and identities in Christ. We are called to be a light (Zerah) and to seek God (Shaul).

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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