Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The descendants of Bela through Ard and Naaman were: through Ard, the Ardite clan; through Naaman, the Naamite clan. New Living Translation These were the subclans descended from the Belaites: The Ardites, named after their ancestor Ard. The Naamites, named after their ancestor Naaman. English Standard Version And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the clan of the Ardites; of Naaman, the clan of the Naamites. Berean Standard Bible And the descendants of Bela from Ard and Naaman were the Ardite clan from Ard and the Naamite clan from Naaman. King James Bible And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites: and of Naaman, the family of the Naamites. New King James Version And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamites. New American Standard Bible The sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamites. NASB 1995 The sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamites. NASB 1977 And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamites. Legacy Standard Bible And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamites. Amplified Bible The sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamites. Christian Standard Bible Bela’s descendants from Ard and Naaman: the Ardite clan from Ard; the Naamite clan from Naaman. Holman Christian Standard Bible Bela’s descendants from Ard and Naaman: the Ardite clan from Ard; the Naamite clan from Naaman. American Standard Version And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamites. English Revised Version And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites: of Naaman, the family of the Naamites. GOD'S WORD® Translation The descendants of Bela ( [through] Ard and Naaman) were the family of Ard and the family of Naaman. Good News Translation The clans of Ard and Naaman traced their descent from Bela. International Standard Version The descendants of Bela were Ard and Naaman: From Ard, the family of the descendants of Ard; and from Naaman, the family of the descendants of Naaman. Majority Standard Bible And the descendants of Bela from Ard and Naaman were the Ardite clan from Ard and the Naamite clan from Naaman. NET Bible The descendants of Bela were Ard and Naaman. From Ard, the family of the Ardites; from Naaman, the family of the Naamanites. New Heart English Bible The sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamanites. Webster's Bible Translation And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites: and of Naaman, the family of the Naamites. World English Bible The sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: the family of the Ardites; and of Naaman, the family of the Naamites. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd sons of Bela are Ard and Naaman: [of Ard is] the family of the Ardite; of Naaman the family of the Naamite. Young's Literal Translation And sons of Bela are Ard and Naaman: of Ard is the family of the Ardite: of Naaman the family of the Naamite. Smith's Literal Translation And the sons of Bela will be Ard and Naaman; the families of the Ardites; to Naaman, the families of the Naamanites. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe sons of Bela: Hered, and Noeman. Of Hered, is the family of the Heredites: of Noeman, the family of tile Noemanites. Catholic Public Domain Version The sons of Bela: Arad and Naaman. From Arad, the family of the Aradites; from Naaman, the family of the Naamanites. New American Bible The sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: through Ard, the clan of the Ardites; through Naaman, the clan of the Naamites. New Revised Standard Version And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the clan of the Ardites; of Naaman, the clan of the Naamites. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites; and of Naaman, the family of the Naamites. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the sons of Bala were: Arud and Naaman, the family of Arud; Naaman, the family of Naaman. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman; [of Ard,] the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamites. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the sons of Bale were Adar and Noeman; to Adar, the family of the Adarites; and to Noeman, the family of the Noemanites. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Tribe of Benjamin…39the Shuphamite clan from Shupham, and the Huphamite clan from Hupham. 40And the descendants of Bela from Ard and Naaman were the Ardite clan from Ard and the Naamite clan from Naaman. 41These were the clans of Benjamin, and their registration numbered 45,600.… Cross References Genesis 46:21 The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard. 1 Chronicles 7:6-12 The three sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael. / The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, heads of their families—five in all. There were 22,034 mighty men of valor listed in their genealogies. / The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher’s sons. ... 1 Chronicles 8:1-7 Benjamin was the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third, / Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. / The sons of Bela: Addar, Gera, Abihud, ... Genesis 49:27 Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; in the morning he devours the prey, in the evening he divides the plunder.” Deuteronomy 33:12 Concerning Benjamin he said: “May the beloved of the LORD rest secure in Him; God shields him all day long, and upon His shoulders he rests.” Judges 20:35-48 The LORD defeated Benjamin in the presence of Israel, and on that day the Israelites slaughtered 25,100 Benjamites, all armed with swords. / Then the Benjamites realized they had been defeated. Now the men of Israel had retreated before Benjamin because they were relying on the ambush they had set against Gibeah. / The men in ambush rushed suddenly against Gibeah; they advanced and put the whole city to the sword. ... 1 Samuel 9:1-2 Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. / And he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the people. 1 Samuel 14:47-52 After Saul had assumed the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side—the Moabites, the Ammonites, the Edomites, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he routed them. / He fought valiantly and defeated the Amalekites, delivering Israel from the hands of its plunderers. / Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter). ... 2 Samuel 2:8-9 Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel. 2 Samuel 3:6-10 During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner had continued to strengthen his position in the house of Saul. / Now Saul had a concubine named Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah. So Ish-bosheth questioned Abner, “Why did you sleep with my father’s concubine?” / Abner was furious over Ish-bosheth’s accusation. “Am I the head of a dog that belongs to Judah?” he asked. “All this time I have been loyal to the house of your father Saul, to his brothers, and to his friends. I have not delivered you into the hand of David, but now you accuse me of wrongdoing with this woman! ... 1 Kings 12:21-24 And when Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the whole house of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against the house of Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam son of Solomon. / But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the rest of the people ... 2 Kings 15:17-22 In the thirty-ninth year of Azariah’s reign over Judah, Menahem son of Gadi became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria ten years. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and throughout his reign he did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit. / Then Pul king of Assyria invaded the land, and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver in order to gain his support and strengthen his own grip on the kingdom. ... 2 Chronicles 11:1-4 When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the house of Judah and Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam. / But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah and all the Israelites in Judah and Benjamin ... Psalm 68:27 There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them, the princes of Judah in their company, the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali. Ezekiel 48:22 So the Levitical property and the city property will lie in the center of the area belonging to the prince—the area between the borders of Judah and Benjamin. Treasury of Scripture And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites: and of Naaman, the family of the Naamites. Numbers 1:36,37 Of the children of Benjamin, 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 2:22,23 Then the tribe of Benjamin: and the captain of the sons of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni… Genesis 46:21 And the sons of Benjamin were Belah, and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard. Jump to Previous Ard Bela Clan Descendants Naaman Na'amanJump to Next Ard Bela Clan Descendants Naaman Na'amanNumbers 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 And the descendants of Bela from Ard and Naaman Bela was the firstborn son of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The mention of his descendants highlights the importance of lineage and inheritance in Israelite society. Ard and Naaman are identified as sons of Bela, indicating the continuation of his line. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's promises being fulfilled through generations. The genealogical records in Numbers serve to establish the identity and heritage of the tribes as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. The focus on descendants underscores the importance of family and tribal connections in maintaining the covenant community. were the Ardite clan from Ard and the Naamite clan from Naaman Persons / Places / Events 1. BelaBela is the firstborn son of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. His descendants are significant in the census of the Israelites. 2. Ard Ard is one of the sons of Bela. His descendants form the clan of the Ardite, contributing to the tribe of Benjamin. 3. Naaman Naaman is another son of Bela. His descendants form the clan of the Naamite, also part of the tribe of Benjamin. 4. The Census This event is part of the second census of the Israelites in the wilderness, as commanded by God to Moses, to count the new generation of Israelites before entering the Promised Land. 5. Tribe of Benjamin One of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its warriors and significant role in Israel's history. The tribe is named after Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. Teaching Points The Importance of Lineage and HeritageUnderstanding our spiritual heritage is crucial. Just as the Israelites valued their lineage, Christians are called to recognize their spiritual lineage in Christ. God's Faithfulness Across Generations The census reflects God's faithfulness in preserving His people. We can trust in God's promises to be faithful to us and our future generations. The Role of Each Individual in God's Plan Every clan and individual had a role in Israel's journey. Similarly, each believer has a unique role in the body of Christ. Preparation for the Promised Land The census was preparation for entering the Promised Land. Believers are called to prepare their hearts and lives for the promises God has for them. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Andוַיִּהְי֥וּ (way·yih·yū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be the descendants בְנֵי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Bela בֶ֖לַע (ḇe·la‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1106: Bela -- an Edomite, also two Israelites from Ard אַ֣רְדְּ (’ard) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 714: Ard -- a descendant of Benjamin and Naaman [were] וְנַעֲמָ֑ן (wə·na·‘ă·mān) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5283: Naaman -- a descendant of Benjamin, also an Aramean (Syrian) general the Ardite הָֽאַרְדִּ֔י (hā·’ar·dî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 716: Ardites -- a descendant of Ard clan from Ard מִשְׁפַּ֙חַת֙ (miš·pa·ḥaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people [and] the Naamite הַֽנַּעֲמִֽי׃ (han·na·‘ă·mî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5280: Naamites -- descendant of Naaman 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 Naaman. לְנַֽעֲמָ֔ן (lə·na·‘ă·mān) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5283: Naaman -- a descendant of Benjamin, also an Aramean (Syrian) general Links Numbers 26:40 NIVNumbers 26:40 NLT Numbers 26:40 ESV Numbers 26:40 NASB Numbers 26:40 KJV Numbers 26:40 BibleApps.com Numbers 26:40 Biblia Paralela Numbers 26:40 Chinese Bible Numbers 26:40 French Bible Numbers 26:40 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 26:40 The sons of Bela were Ard (Nu Num.) |
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