Numbers 26:42
New International Version
These were the descendants of Dan by their clans: through Shuham, the Shuhamite clan. These were the clans of Dan:

New Living Translation
These were the clans descended from the sons of Dan: The Shuhamite clan, named after their ancestor Shuham.

English Standard Version
These are the sons of Dan according to their clans: of Shuham, the clan of the Shuhamites. These are the clans of Dan according to their clans.

Berean Standard Bible
These were the descendants of Dan by their clans: The Shuhamite clan from Shuham. These were the clans of Dan.

King James Bible
These are the sons of Dan after their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan after their families.

New King James Version
These are the sons of Dan according to their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan according to their families.

New American Standard Bible
These are the sons of Dan by their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan by their families.

NASB 1995
These are the sons of Dan according to their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan according to their families.

NASB 1977
These are the sons of Dan according to their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan according to their families.

Legacy Standard Bible
These are the sons of Dan according to their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan according to their families.

Amplified Bible
These are the sons of Dan according to their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan according to their families.

Christian Standard Bible
These were Dan’s descendants by their clans: the Shuhamite clan from Shuham. These were the clans of Dan by their clans.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
These were Dan’s descendants by their clans: the Shuhamite clan from Shuham. These were the clans of Dan by their clans.

American Standard Version
These are the sons of Dan after their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan after their families.

English Revised Version
These are the sons of Dan after their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan after their families.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The family descended from [Dan] was the family of Shuham. This was the family descended from Dan.

Good News Translation
The tribe of Dan: the clan of Shuham,

International Standard Version
The tribe of Dan, listed according to their families, included the families of the descendants of Shuham.

Majority Standard Bible
These were the descendants of Dan by their clans: The Shuhamite clan from Shuham. These were the clans of Dan.

NET Bible
These are the Danites by their families: from Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These were the families of Dan, according to their families.

New Heart English Bible
These are the descendants of Dan after their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan after their families.

Webster's Bible Translation
These are the sons of Dan after their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan after their families.

World English Bible
These are the sons of Dan after their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan after their families.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
These [are] sons of Dan by their families: of Shuham [is] the family of the Shuhamite; these [are] families of Dan by their families;

Young's Literal Translation
These are sons of Dan by their families: of Shuham is the family of the Shuhamite; these are families of Dan by their families;

Smith's Literal Translation
These the sons of Dan, according to their families: to Shuham, the families of the Shuhamites These the families of Dan according to their families.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons of Dan by their kindreds: Suham, of whom is the family of the Suhamites: These are the kindreds of Dan by their families.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Dan by their kinships: Shuham, from whom is the family of the Shuhamites. These are the kinships of Dan by their families.

New American Bible
These were the descendants of Dan by their clans: through Shuham the clan of the Shuhamites. These were the clans of Dan,

New Revised Standard Version
These are the descendants of Dan by their clans: of Shuham, the clan of the Shuhamites. These are the clans of Dan by their clans.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
These are the sons of Dan after their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan after their families.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Dan for their families: Shukham, the family of Shukham; these are the families of Dan for their families.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
These are the sons of Dan after their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan after their families.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the sons of Dan according to their families; to Same, the family of the Sameites; these are the families of Dan according to their families.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Tribe of Dan
42These were the descendants of Dan by their clans: The Shuhamite clan from Shuham. These were the clans of Dan. 43All of them were Shuhamite clans, and their registration numbered 64,400.…

Cross References
Genesis 46:16-18
The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. / The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. / These are the sons of Jacob born to Zilpah—whom Laban gave to his daughter Leah—sixteen in all.

Genesis 49:13
Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.

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.”

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 12:32-40
From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command. / 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 27:19
over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel;

Isaiah 9:1
Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:

Ezekiel 48:1-7
“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...

Matthew 4:13-15
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—

Matthew 10:5-6
These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go onto the road of the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. / Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.

Mark 3:13-19
Then Jesus went up on the mountain and called for those He wanted, and they came to Him. / He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach, / and to have authority to drive out demons. ...

Luke 6:12-16
In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God. / When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles: / Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; ...

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.” ...

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

These are the sons of Dan after their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan after their families.

Numbers 1:38,39
Of the children of Dan, 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 2:25,26
The standard of the camp of Dan shall be on the north side by their armies: and the captain of the children of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai…

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These were the descendants of Dan
The phrase introduces the genealogy of the tribe of Dan, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Dan, the fifth son of Jacob and the firstborn of Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant, holds a unique place in Israel's history. The Hebrew root for "Dan" means "judge," reflecting the tribe's role in providing justice and leadership. Historically, the tribe of Dan was known for its struggles in securing its allotted territory, as described in the Book of Judges. This phrase reminds us of the importance of heritage and identity in the biblical narrative, emphasizing the continuity of God's promises through generations.

by their clans
The term "clans" refers to the subdivisions within the tribe, indicating a structured and organized society. In Hebrew, the word "mishpachot" is used, which signifies extended family groups. This structure was crucial for maintaining order and distributing land among the Israelites. It highlights the communal aspect of Israelite life, where family and kinship ties were central to social and religious identity. The mention of clans underscores the importance of belonging and the collective responsibility of the community in fulfilling God's covenant.

The Shuhamite clan from Shuham
"Shuham" is identified as a descendant of Dan, and the Shuhamite clan is named after him. The name "Shuham" may derive from a root meaning "to sink down" or "to be low," possibly reflecting humility or a geographical feature of their settlement. This specific mention of a clan within the tribe of Dan highlights the diversity and complexity within the tribes of Israel. It serves as a reminder of the individuality within the collective, where each clan had its unique role and contribution to the nation's history.

These were the clans of Dan
This concluding phrase reiterates the focus on the tribe of Dan and its internal divisions. It serves as a summary statement, emphasizing the completeness of the enumeration. The repetition underscores the significance of each clan's identity and their place within the larger narrative of Israel's journey. Historically, the tribe of Dan faced challenges, including conflicts with neighboring peoples and internal struggles, yet they remained an integral part of the Israelite confederation. This phrase invites reflection on the perseverance and resilience of God's people, even amidst trials and tribulations.

Verse 42. - The sons of Dan. These all formed but one family, named alter Shuham (elsewhere Hushim), the only son of Dan that is mentioned. It is possible that Dan had other children, whose descendants were incorporated with the Shuhamites.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
These [were]
אֵ֤לֶּה (’êl·leh)
Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

the descendants
בְנֵי־ (ḇə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Dan
דָן֙ (ḏān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1835: Dan -- 'judge', a son of Jacob, also a place in Northern Israel

by their clans:
לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֔ם (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 Shuhamite
הַשּׁוּחָמִ֑י (haš·šū·ḥā·mî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7749: Shuhamites -- a Shuchamite

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 Shuham.
לְשׁוּחָ֕ם (lə·šū·ḥām)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7748: Shuham -- a Danite

These
אֵ֛לֶּה (’êl·leh)
Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

were the clans
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת (miš·pə·ḥōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

of Dan.
דָּ֖ן (dān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1835: Dan -- 'judge', a son of Jacob, also a place in Northern Israel


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