Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The descendants of Zebulun by their clans were: through Sered, the Seredite clan; through Elon, the Elonite clan; through Jahleel, the Jahleelite clan. New Living Translation These were the clans descended from the sons of Zebulun: The Seredite clan, named after their ancestor Sered. The Elonite clan, named after their ancestor Elon. The Jahleelite clan, named after their ancestor Jahleel. English Standard Version The sons of Zebulun, according to their clans: of Sered, the clan of the Seredites; of Elon, the clan of the Elonites; of Jahleel, the clan of the Jahleelites. Berean Standard Bible These were the descendants of Zebulun by their clans: The Seredite clan from Sered, the Elonite clan from Elon, and the Jahleelite clan from Jahleel. King James Bible Of the sons of Zebulun after their families: of Sered, the family of the Sardites: of Elon, the family of the Elonites: of Jahleel, the family of the Jahleelites. New King James Version The sons of Zebulun according to their families were: of Sered, the family of the Sardites; of Elon, the family of the Elonites; of Jahleel, the family of the Jahleelites. New American Standard Bible The sons of Zebulun by their families: of Sered, the family of the Seredites; of Elon, the family of the Elonites; of Jahleel, the family of the Jahleelites. NASB 1995 The sons of Zebulun according to their families: of Sered, the family of the Seredites; of Elon, the family of the Elonites; of Jahleel, the family of the Jahleelites. NASB 1977 The sons of Zebulun according to their families: of Sered, the family of the Seredites; of Elon, the family of the Elonites; of Jahleel, the family of the Jahleelites. Legacy Standard Bible The sons of Zebulun according to their families: of Sered, the family of the Seredites; of Elon, the family of the Elonites; of Jahleel, the family of the Jahleelites. Amplified Bible The sons of Zebulun according to their families: of Sered, the family of the Seredites; of Elon, the family of the Elonites; of Jahleel, the family of the Jahleelites. Christian Standard Bible Zebulun’s descendants by their clans: the Seredite clan from Sered; the Elonite clan from Elon; the Jahleelite clan from Jahleel. Holman Christian Standard Bible Zebulun’s descendants by their clans: the Seredite clan from Sered; the Elonite clan from Elon; the Jahleelite clan from Jahleel. American Standard Version The sons of Zebulun after their families: of Sered, the family of the Seredites; of Elon, the family of the Elonites; of Jahleel, the family of the Jahleelites. English Revised Version The sons of Zebulun after their families: of Sered, the family of the Seredites: of Elon, the family of the Elonites: of Jahleel, the family of the Jahleelites. GOD'S WORD® Translation The families descended from [Zebulun] were the family of Sered, the family of Elon, and the family of Jahleel. Good News Translation The tribe of Zebulun: the clans of Sered, Elon, and Jahleel. International Standard Version The tribe of Zebulun, listed according to their families, included: From Sered, the family of the descendants of Sered; from Elon, the family of the descendants of Elon; and from Jahleel, the family of the descendants of Jahleel. NET Bible The Zebulunites by their families: from Sered, the family of the Sardites; from Elon, the family of the Elonites; from Jahleel, the family of the Jahleelites. New Heart English Bible The descendants of Zebulun after their families: of Sered, the family of the Seredites; of Elon, the family of the Elonites; of Jahleel, the family of the Jahleelites. Webster's Bible Translation Of the sons of Zebulun after their families: of Sered, the family of the Sardites: of Elon, the family of the Elonites: of Jahleel, the family of the Jahleelites. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThese were the descendants of Zebulun by their clans: The Seredite clan from Sered, the Elonite clan from Elon, and the Jahleelite clan from Jahleel. World English Bible The sons of Zebulun after their families: of Sered, the family of the Seredites; of Elon, the family of the Elonites; of Jahleel, the family of the Jahleelites. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSons of Zebulun by their families: of Sered [is] the family of the Sardite; of Elon the family of the Elonite; of Jahleel the family of the Jahleelite. Young's Literal Translation Sons of Zebulun by their families: of Sered is the family of the Sardite; of Elon the family of the Elonite; of Jahleel the family of the Jahleelite. Smith's Literal Translation The sons of Zebulon according to their families: to Sered, the families of the Sardites; to Elon, the families of the Elonites; to Jahleel, the families of the Jahleelites. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe sons of Zabulon by their kindreds: Sared, of whom is the family of the Saredites: Elon, of whom is the family of the Elonites: Jalel, of whom is the family of the Jalelites. Catholic Public Domain Version The sons of Zebulon by their kinships: Sered, from whom is the family of the Seredites; Elon, from whom is the family of the Elonites; Jahleel, from whom is the family of the Jahleelites. New American Bible The descendants of Zebulun by their clans were: through Sered, the clan of the Seredites; through Elon, the clan of the Elonites; through Jahleel, the clan of the Jahleelites. New Revised Standard Version The descendants of Zebulun by their clans: of Sered, the clan of the Seredites; of Elon, the clan of the Elonites; of Jahleel, the clan of the Jahleelites. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe sons of Zebulun after their families: of Seder, the family of the Sadrites; of Elon, the family of the Elonites; of Nahlael, the family of the Nahlaites. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the sons of Zebulon for their families: Sadar, the family of Sadar, Alun, the family of Alun, Nakhlayel, the family of Nakhlayel. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The sons of Zebulun after their families: of Sered, the family of the Seredites; of Elon, the family of the Elonites; of Jahleel, the family of the Jahleelites. Brenton Septuagint Translation The sons of Zabulon according to their families: to Sared, the family of the Saredites; to Allon, the family of the Allonites; to Allel, the family of the Allelites. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Tribe of Zebulun26These were the descendants of Zebulun by their clans: The Seredite clan from Sered, the Elonite clan from Elon, and the Jahleelite clan from Jahleel. 27These were the clans of Zebulun, and their registration numbered 60,500.… Cross References Genesis 46:16 The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. Genesis 49:13 Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon. Joshua 19:10-16 The third lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Zebulun: The border of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid. / It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. / From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. ... Judges 5:17 Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger by the ships? Asher stayed at the coast and remained in his harbors. 1 Chronicles 12:33-34 From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David. / From Naphtali: 1,000 commanders, accompanied by 37,000 men with shield and spear. 1 Chronicles 6:62 The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan. 1 Chronicles 7:13 The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shallum—the descendants of Bilhah. Deuteronomy 33:18-19 Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.” Ezekiel 48:13-14 Bordering the territory of the priests, the Levites shall have an area 25,000 cubits long and 10,000 cubits wide. The whole length will be 25,000 cubits, and the width 10,000 cubits. / They must not sell or exchange any of it, and they must not transfer this best part of the land, for it is holy to the LORD. Matthew 4:13-16 Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— ... Mark 1:16-20 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ... Luke 5:1-11 On one occasion, while Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret with the crowd pressing in on Him to hear the word of God, / He saw two boats at the edge of the lake. The fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. / Jesus got into the boat belonging to Simon and asked him to put out a little from shore. And sitting down, He taught the people from the boat. ... John 1:43-51 The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.” / Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. / Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” ... John 21:1-14 Later, by the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus again revealed Himself to the disciples. He made Himself known in this way: / Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. / Simon Peter told them, “I am going fishing.” “We will go with you,” they said. So they went out and got into the boat, but caught nothing that night. ... 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. Treasury of Scripture Of the sons of Zebulun after their families: of Sered, the family of the Sardites: of Elon, the family of the Elonites: of Jahleel, the family of the Jahleelites. Numbers 1:30,31 Of the children of Zebulun, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war; … Numbers 2:7,8 Then the tribe of Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon shall be captain of the children of Zebulun… Jump to Previous Clan Clans Descendants Elon Jahleel Sered Zebulun Zeb'ulunJump to Next Clan Clans Descendants Elon Jahleel Sered Zebulun Zeb'ulunNumbers 26 1. The sum of all Israel is taken in the plains of Moab52. 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 These were the descendants of Zebulun by their clans: The tribe of Zebulun was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, named after the sixth son of Jacob and Leah. Zebulun's descendants were organized by clans, which were sub-groups within the tribe. This organization was crucial for maintaining order and identity among the Israelites, especially during their wilderness journey and subsequent settlement in the Promised Land. The division into clans also facilitated the allocation of land and resources. Zebulun's territory was located in the northern part of Israel, which later became significant in biblical history as part of the region where Jesus conducted much of His ministry. The Seredite clan from Sered: The Elonite clan from Elon: And the Jahleelite clan from Jahleel: Persons / Places / Events 1. ZebulunOne of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's tenth son, Zebulun. This tribe was known for its maritime activities and settled in the northern part of Canaan. 2. Sered A descendant of Zebulun, from whom the Seredite clan is named. The name "Sered" is derived from the Hebrew root "srd," which can mean "to be afraid" or "to tremble." 3. Elon Another descendant of Zebulun, giving rise to the Elonite clan. The name "Elon" is related to the Hebrew word for "oak," symbolizing strength and endurance. 4. Jahleel A descendant of Zebulun, from whom the Jahleelite clan is named. The name "Jahleel" means "God waits" or "God hopes," reflecting a sense of divine expectation. 5. Clans of Zebulun The passage lists the clans of Zebulun, emphasizing the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in Israel's history. Teaching Points Importance of Lineage and IdentityThe listing of clans underscores the significance of family and tribal identity in God's plan. Believers today can reflect on their spiritual heritage and identity in Christ. Fulfillment of Prophecy The clans of Zebulun remind us of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. We can trust that God's word will come to pass in our lives. Strength and Endurance The name "Elon" symbolizes strength, encouraging believers to stand firm in their faith and rely on God's strength in times of trial. Divine Expectation The name "Jahleel" reflects a sense of waiting on God. Christians are called to live with a hopeful expectation of God's work in their lives and the world. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 26:26?2. How does Numbers 26:26 emphasize the importance of genealogies in biblical history? 3. What can we learn about God's faithfulness from the descendants listed in Numbers 26:26? 4. How does Numbers 26:26 connect to God's promises to the tribes of Israel? 5. How can we apply the concept of spiritual heritage from Numbers 26:26 today? 6. What role does family lineage play in understanding our identity in Christ? 7. What is the significance of the family of Zebulun in Numbers 26:26? 8. How does Numbers 26:26 contribute to understanding Israel's tribal organization? 9. Why is the genealogy in Numbers 26:26 important for biblical history? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 26? 11. Do the detailed genealogies in Numbers 26 align consistently with other biblical genealogies, or are there discrepancies that suggest later editing? 12. Is the quick replenishment of certain tribes after mass deaths (Numbers 26) plausible without any record of extraordinary birth rates or other means of population growth? 13. Who was Zebulun in the Bible? 14. Why does this census differ from earlier tallies (compare Numbers 1:46 and 26:51) if both claimed divine verification? What Does Numbers 26:26 Mean These were the descendants of ZebulunNumbers 26 records the second wilderness census, taken on the plains of Moab just before Israel entered Canaan. Verse 26 turns our attention to Zebulun, Jacob’s tenth son and Leah’s sixth (Genesis 30:19–20). The Lord presents the tribe’s family lines as a factual record—an anchor point that shows His care for every household. Earlier blessings now echo loudly: • Genesis 49:13 foretells Zebulun’s future by the sea and involvement with trade. • Deuteronomy 33:18–19 highlights Zebulun’s rejoicing in going out on ventures and sharing in sacrifices. By naming each clan, God confirms that every promise made to the patriarchs still stands, even after forty years in the wilderness. The Seredite clan from Sered Sered is the first-listed son of Zebulun (Genesis 46:14). His clan reminds us that a single man’s faithfulness can influence thousands of descendants. In the first census (Numbers 1:9–31), Zebulun counted 57,400 fighting men; by the second, that number rose to 60,500 (Numbers 26:27). The increase—despite a generation dying in the desert—displays God’s sustaining grace (Psalm 90:1–2). Useful takeaways: • Heritage matters; God remembers names others forget (Isaiah 49:16). • Growth under hardship proves divine preservation (Exodus 1:12). The Elonite clan from Elon Elon’s family branch underscores variety within unity. Though Zebulun held coastal prophecy, clan distinctions equipped the tribe for different roles. Later, Judge Elon of Zebulun (Judges 12:11–12) likely emerged from this lineage, showing how God raises leaders from ordinary roots. Cross references: • Judges 4:6—Zebulun and Naphtali answer Deborah’s call, revealing a courageous spirit within Elon’s kin. • 1 Chronicles 12:33 records 50,000 from Zebulun “experienced soldiers prepared for battle with every kind of weapon,” displaying clan synergy in warfare. Take note: • Family lines can birth judges, warriors, merchants, and worshipers—God maximizes each strand for His purposes (Ephesians 2:10). The Jahleelite clan from Jahleel Jahleel means “God waits” or “God is hope,” capturing the tribe’s posture during wilderness years. His clan highlights expectancy: waiting does not erase identity; it refines it (Isaiah 40:31). When territory was allotted (Joshua 19:10–16), Zebulun received fertile land in Lower Galilee—fields Jahleel’s offspring would cultivate in fulfillment of ancient promises. Key pointers: • Hope shapes future generations (Romans 15:13). • Recorded lineage ensures each family receives its rightful inheritance when the promise materializes (Psalm 37:18). summary Numbers 26:26 showcases God’s meticulous record-keeping and unwavering faithfulness. By listing Sered, Elon, and Jahleel, the verse: • Affirms that every clan within Zebulun matters to God. • Bridges patriarchal promises with imminent land inheritance. • Demonstrates growth and resilience developed in the wilderness. Our own names and stories likewise rest secure in the Lord’s perfect memory and unfolding plan. Verse 26. - The sons of Zebulun. As in Genesis 46:14.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew [These were] the descendantsבְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Zebulun זְבוּלֻן֮ (zə·ḇū·lun) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2074: Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory by their clans: לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָם֒ (lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯām) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people The Seredite הַסַּרְדִּ֔י (has·sar·dî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5625: Seredites -- a Seredite clan מִשְׁפַּ֙חַת֙ (miš·pa·ḥaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people from Sered, לְסֶ֗רֶד (lə·se·reḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5624: Sered -- a son of Zebulun the Elonite הָאֵלֹנִ֑י (hā·’ê·lō·nî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 440: Elonites -- a descendant of Elon 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 Elon, לְאֵל֕וֹן (lə·’ê·lō·wn) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 356: Elon -- 'terebinth', an Israelite name, also a Hittite, also a city in Dan [and] the Jahleelite הַיַּחְלְאֵלִֽי׃ (hay·yaḥ·lə·’ê·lî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3178: Jahleelites -- descendants of Jahleel 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 Jahleel. לְיַ֨חְלְאֵ֔ל (lə·yaḥ·lə·’êl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3177: Jahleel -- 'wait for God', a Zebulunite Links Numbers 26:26 NIVNumbers 26:26 NLT Numbers 26:26 ESV Numbers 26:26 NASB Numbers 26:26 KJV Numbers 26:26 BibleApps.com Numbers 26:26 Biblia Paralela Numbers 26:26 Chinese Bible Numbers 26:26 French Bible Numbers 26:26 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 26:26 The sons of Zebulun after their families: (Nu Num.) |
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