New International Version (Asher had a daughter named Serah.) New Living Translation Asher also had a daughter named Serah. English Standard Version And the name of the daughter of Asher was Serah. Berean Standard Bible And the name of Asher’s daughter was Serah. Berean Literal Bible And the name of the daughter of Asher was Serah. King James Bible And the name of the daughter of Asher was Sarah. New King James Version And the name of the daughter of Asher was Serah. New American Standard Bible And the name of the daughter of Asher was Serah. NASB 1995 The name of the daughter of Asher was Serah. NASB 1977 And the name of the daughter of Asher was Serah. Legacy Standard Bible And the name of the daughter of Asher was Serah. Amplified Bible And the name of the daughter of Asher was Serah. Berean Annotated Bible And the name of Asher’s (happy) daughter was Serah (the prince breathed). Christian Standard Bible And the name of Asher’s daughter was Serah. Holman Christian Standard Bible And the name of Asher’s daughter was Serah. American Standard Version And the name of the daughter of Asher was Serah. English Revised Version And the name of the daughter of Asher was Serah. GOD'S WORD® Translation (Asher had a daughter named Serah.) Good News Translation Asher had a daughter named Serah. International Standard Version (The name of Asher's daughter was Serah.) NET Bible Now the name of the daughter of Asher was Serah. New Heart English Bible The name of the daughter of Asher was Serah. Webster's Bible Translation And the name of the daughter of Asher was Sarah. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd the name of Asher’s daughter was Serah. World English Bible The name of the daughter of Asher was Serah. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the name of the daughter of Asher [is] Sarah. Berean Literal Bible And the name of the daughter of Asher was Serah. Young's Literal Translation And the name of the daughter of Asher is Sarah. Smith's Literal Translation And the name of the daughter of Asher, Sarah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the name of the daughter of Aser, was Sara. Catholic Public Domain Version Now the name of the daughter of Asher was Serah. New American Bible The name of Asher’s daughter was Serah. New Revised Standard Version And the name of the daughter of Asher was Serah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the name of the daughter of Asher was Sarah. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the name of the daughter of Ashir: Sarakh. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the name of the daughter of Asher was Serah. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the name of the daughter of Aser, Sara. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Tribe of Asher…45And these were the descendants of Beriah: the Heberite clan from Heber and the Malchielite clan from Malchiel. 46And the name of Asher’s daughter was Serah. 47These were the clans of Asher, and their registration numbered 53,400.… Cross References And the name of Genesis 30:13 Leah said, “How happy I am! For the women call me happy.” So she named him Asher. Exodus 2:10 When the child had grown older, she brought him to Pharaoh’s daughter, and he became her son. She named him Moses and explained, “I drew him out of the water.” 1 Samuel 1:20 So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.” Asher’s daughter Genesis 49:20 Asher’s food will be rich; he shall provide royal delicacies. Deuteronomy 33:24-25 And concerning Asher he said: “May Asher be the most blessed of sons; may he be the most favored among his brothers and dip his foot in oil. / May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze, and may your strength match your days.” Luke 2:36 There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years, was Serah. Genesis 46:17 The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. 1 Chronicles 7:30 The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. Exodus 6:23 And Aaron married Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon, and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. 1 Chronicles 7:31-32 The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith. / Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and of their sister Shua. 1 Chronicles 7:35 The sons of his brother Helem: Zophah, Imna, Shelesh, and Amal. 1 Chronicles 7:36-37 The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah, / Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera. 1 Chronicles 7:38-39 The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara. / The sons of Ulla: Arah, Hanniel, and Rizia. 1 Chronicles 7:40 All these were the descendants of Asher—heads of their families, choice and mighty men of valor, and chiefs among the leaders. The number of men fit for battle, recorded in their genealogies, was 26,000. 1 Chronicles 23:22 Eleazar died without having any sons; he had only daughters. Their cousins, the sons of Kish, married them. 1 Chronicles 24:3 With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. Treasury of Scripture And the name of the daughter of Asher was Sarah. Numbers 1:40,41 Of the children of Asher, 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 2:27,28 And those that encamp by him shall be the tribe of Asher: and the captain of the children of Asher shall be Pagiel the son of Ocran… Jump to Previous Asher Daughter Sarah SerahJump to Next Asher Daughter Sarah SerahNumbers 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 name of Names in Israel’s genealogies preserve the identity and inheritance of each tribal family. Gen 30:13 Leah said, “How happy I am! For the women call me happy.”… Asher’s daughter Asher, Jacob’s son, became the ancestor of the tribe of Asher. The listing of his daughter is unusual in a tribal genealogy and marks her as a remembered member of the family. Gen 49:20 Asher’s food will be rich; he shall provide royal delicacies… was Serah. Serah appears among Asher’s descendants both before Israel entered Egypt and in the wilderness census, linking the generations of Asher’s house. Gen 46:17 The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi… Persons / Places / Events 1. AsherOne of the twelve sons of Jacob, Asher was the eighth son, born to Jacob and Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. The tribe of Asher is one of the twelve tribes of Israel. 2. Serah The daughter of Asher, mentioned specifically by name in this verse. Her inclusion in the genealogical record is notable, as women were not often listed in such records unless they had particular significance. 3. The Census of Israel Numbers 26 records the second census of the Israelites in the wilderness, taken as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. This census was crucial for organizing the tribes and preparing for the division of the land. Teaching Points Significance of Names in ScriptureThe mention of Serah by name in the genealogical record emphasizes the importance of individual contributions to God's plan. Each person, regardless of gender or status, has a role in the unfolding of God's purposes. The Role of Women in Biblical Narratives Serah's inclusion in the census highlights the often-overlooked roles women played in biblical history. It encourages us to recognize and value the contributions of women in our faith communities today. Faithfulness Across Generations The continuity of names from Genesis to Numbers illustrates the faithfulness of God to His promises across generations. It reminds us of the importance of passing down faith and values to future generations. Preparation for God's Promises The census in Numbers 26 was a preparation for entering the Promised Land. This teaches us the importance of preparation and organization in fulfilling God's promises in our lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 26:46?2. How does Numbers 26:46 highlight the importance of individual family members in Scripture? 3. What can we learn about God's attention to detail from Numbers 26:46? 4. How does Numbers 26:46 connect to God's promises to Israel in Genesis? 5. How can we apply the recognition of individuals in Numbers 26:46 to our church? 6. Why is it important to remember seemingly minor details like in Numbers 26:46? 7. Why is Numbers 26:46 significant in the genealogy of the Israelites? 8. How does Numbers 26:46 contribute to understanding the role of women in biblical genealogies? 9. What does Numbers 26:46 reveal about the historical context of the Israelite census? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 26? Numbers 26:46 may look like a simple genealogical footnote, yet each word—“And the name of Asher’s daughter was Serah.”—reveals the Lord’s meticulous care. The tiny conjunction links her to His unfolding story, the term “name” affirms her personal worth, “of Asher’s” anchors her in covenant lineage, “daughter was” stresses God’s equal regard for women, and “Serah” preserves her identity for all time. The verse encourages us that the same God who recorded Serah’s name also knows ours, values us individually, and faithfully keeps every promise to His people. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And the nameוְשֵׁ֥ם (wə·šêm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name of Asher’s אָשֵׁ֖ר (’ā·šêr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 836: Asher -- 'happy one', a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, also perhaps a city in Palestine daughter בַּת־ (baṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1323: A daughter was Serah. שָֽׂרַח׃ (śā·raḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8294: Serah -- a daughter of Asher Additonal Resources Numbers 26:46 Blue Letter BibleNumbers 26:46 Bible Gateway Numbers 26:46 Bible.com Numbers 26:46 NIV |
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