Numbers 26:28
New International Version
The descendants of Joseph by their clans through Manasseh and Ephraim were:

New Living Translation
Two clans were descended from Joseph through Manasseh and Ephraim.

English Standard Version
The sons of Joseph according to their clans: Manasseh and Ephraim.

Berean Standard Bible
The descendants of Joseph included the clans of Manasseh and Ephraim.

King James Bible
The sons of Joseph after their families were Manasseh and Ephraim.

New King James Version
The sons of Joseph according to their families, by Manasseh and Ephraim, were:

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Joseph by their families: Manasseh and Ephraim.

NASB 1995
The sons of Joseph according to their families: Manasseh and Ephraim.

NASB 1977
The sons of Joseph according to their families: Manasseh and Ephraim.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Joseph according to their families: Manasseh and Ephraim.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Joseph according to their families were Manasseh and Ephraim.

Christian Standard Bible
Joseph’s descendants by their clans from Manasseh and Ephraim:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Joseph’s descendants by their clans from Manasseh and Ephraim:

American Standard Version
The sons of Joseph after their families: Manasseh and Ephraim.

English Revised Version
The sons of Joseph after their families: Manasseh and Ephraim.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The families descended from [Joseph] [through] Manasseh and Ephraim were

Good News Translation
The tribes of Joseph, who was the father of two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.

International Standard Version
The tribe of Joseph, listed according to their families, included Manasseh and Ephraim.

Majority Standard Bible
The descendants of Joseph included the clans of Manasseh and Ephraim.

NET Bible
The descendants of Joseph by their families: Manasseh and Ephraim.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Joseph after their families: Manasseh and Ephraim.

Webster's Bible Translation
The sons of Joseph after their families were Manasseh and Ephraim.

World English Bible
The sons of Joseph after their families: Manasseh and Ephraim.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Sons of Joseph by their families [are] Manasseh and Ephraim.

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Joseph by their families are Manasseh and Ephraim.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Joseph, according to their families, Manasseh and Ephraim.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons of Joseph by their kindred, Manasses and Ephraim.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Joseph by their kinships: Manasseh and Ephraim.

New American Bible
The sons of Joseph were Manasseh and Ephraim.

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Joseph by their clans: Manasseh and Ephraim.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
tithe sons of Joseph after their families were Manasseh and Ephraim:

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Yoseph for their families: Menasheh and Aphrim.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The sons of Joseph after their families: Manasseh and Ephraim.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The sons of Joseph according to their families, Manasse and Ephraim.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Tribe of Manasseh
28The descendants of Joseph included the clans of Manasseh and Ephraim. 29These were the descendants of Manasseh: The Machirite clan from Machir, the father of Gilead, and the Gileadite clan from Gilead.…

Cross References
Genesis 46:12
The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul.

Genesis 49:8-12
Judah, your brothers shall praise you. Your hand shall be on the necks of your enemies; your father’s sons shall bow down to you. / Judah is a young lion—my son, you return from the prey. Like a lion he crouches and lies down; like a lioness, who dares to rouse him? / The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. ...

1 Chronicles 2:3-4
The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah. These three were born to him by Bath-shua the Canaanite. Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death. / Tamar, Judah’s daughter-in-law, bore to him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all.

Ruth 4:18-22
Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron, / Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab, / Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon, ...

Matthew 1:2-3
Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.

Luke 3:33
the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,

Genesis 38:27-30
When the time came for Tamar to give birth, there were twins in her womb. / And as she was giving birth, one of them put out his hand; so the midwife took a scarlet thread and tied it around his wrist. “This one came out first,” she announced. / But when he pulled his hand back and his brother came out, she said, “You have broken out first!” So he was named Perez. ...

1 Chronicles 4:1
The descendants of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.

Genesis 29:35
And once more she conceived and gave birth to a son and said, “This time I will praise the LORD.” So she named him Judah. Then Leah stopped having children.

Genesis 35:23
The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.

Genesis 37:26-27
Then Judah said to his brothers, “What profit will we gain if we kill our brother and cover up his blood? / Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay a hand on him; for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And they agreed.

Genesis 44:18
Then Judah approached Joseph and said, “Sir, please let your servant speak personally to my lord. Do not be angry with your servant, for you are equal to Pharaoh himself.

Genesis 49:9
Judah is a young lion—my son, you return from the prey. Like a lion he crouches and lies down; like a lioness, who dares to rouse him?

1 Chronicles 5:1-2
These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. / And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.

Hebrews 7:14
For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.


Treasury of Scripture

The sons of Joseph after their families were Manasseh and Ephraim.

Machir

Numbers 32:39,40
And the children of Machir the son of Manasseh went to Gilead, and took it, and dispossessed the Amorite which was in it…

Numbers 36:1
And the chief fathers of the families of the children of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of the sons of Joseph, came near, and spake before Moses, and before the princes, the chief fathers of the children of Israel:

Genesis 48:14
And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh was the firstborn.

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The descendants of Joseph
Joseph, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, holds a significant place in biblical history. His story, detailed in Genesis 37-50, highlights themes of providence, forgiveness, and redemption. Joseph's rise to power in Egypt and his role in saving his family from famine are pivotal events that set the stage for the Israelites' eventual enslavement and exodus. Joseph's life is often seen as a type of Christ, as he was betrayed by his brothers, suffered unjustly, and later became a savior to his people.

included the clans of Manasseh and Ephraim
Manasseh and Ephraim were the two sons of Joseph, born to him in Egypt. Jacob, their grandfather, adopted them as his own sons, effectively granting Joseph a double portion of inheritance (Genesis 48:5). This adoption elevated Manasseh and Ephraim to the status of tribal leaders among the Israelites. The tribes of Manasseh and Ephraim played significant roles in the history of Israel. Ephraim, in particular, became a dominant tribe in the northern kingdom of Israel, often representing the entire northern kingdom in prophetic literature (e.g., Hosea 4:17). The division of the land among the tribes, as described in Joshua, reflects the importance of these two tribes. The blessing of Jacob over Ephraim and Manasseh, where the younger Ephraim is given precedence over Manasseh (Genesis 48:13-20), foreshadows the later prominence of Ephraim in Israel's history.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Joseph
Joseph was one of the twelve sons of Jacob (Israel) and is a significant figure in the Genesis account. He was sold into slavery by his brothers, rose to power in Egypt, and eventually saved his family from famine. His sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, were adopted by Jacob and became two of the tribes of Israel.

2. Manasseh
Manasseh was the firstborn son of Joseph. His descendants formed one of the tribes of Israel. The tribe of Manasseh was known for its large territory, which was divided on both sides of the Jordan River.

3. Ephraim
Ephraim was the second son of Joseph. Despite being the younger, he received the greater blessing from Jacob. The tribe of Ephraim became one of the most prominent tribes in Israel, often representing the northern kingdom.

4. Clans
In the context of Numbers 26, the term "clans" refers to the subdivisions within the tribes of Israel. Each clan was a family group descended from a common ancestor, and they played a crucial role in the organization and inheritance of the land.

5. Census
Numbers 26 records a census of the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. This census was important for determining the distribution of land and organizing the people according to their tribes and clans.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty in Blessing
The account of Manasseh and Ephraim reminds us that God's ways are not always our ways. Despite cultural norms, God chose to bless Ephraim over Manasseh, demonstrating His sovereign will in the distribution of blessings.

The Importance of Heritage
Understanding our spiritual heritage is crucial. Just as the Israelites were organized by their clans and tribes, Christians are part of a spiritual family with a rich history and shared faith.

Faithfulness Across Generations
The legacy of Joseph's faithfulness impacted his descendants for generations. Our actions and faith today can have lasting effects on future generations.

God's Faithfulness to His Promises
The census and the division of the land among the tribes show God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. We can trust God to fulfill His promises to us.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The descendants
בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Joseph
יוֹסֵ֖ף (yō·w·sêp̄)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites

[were] their clans
לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֑ם (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

of Manasseh
מְנַשֶּׁ֖ה (mə·naš·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4519: Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites

and Ephraim.
וְאֶפְרָֽיִם׃ (wə·’ep̄·rā·yim)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 669: Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory


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