Numbers 26:47
New International Version
These were the clans of Asher; those numbered were 53,400.

New Living Translation
These were the clans of Asher. Their registered troops numbered 53,400.

English Standard Version
These are the clans of the sons of Asher as they were listed, 53,400.

Berean Standard Bible
These were the clans of Asher, and their registration numbered 53,400.

King James Bible
These are the families of the sons of Asher according to those that were numbered of them; who were fifty and three thousand and four hundred.

New King James Version
These are the families of the sons of Asher according to those who were numbered of them: fifty-three thousand four hundred.

New American Standard Bible
These are the families of the sons of Asher by those who were numbered of them, 53,400.

NASB 1995
These are the families of the sons of Asher according to those who were numbered of them, 53,400.

NASB 1977
These are the families of the sons of Asher according to those who were numbered of them, 53,400.

Legacy Standard Bible
These are the families of the sons of Asher according to those who were numbered of them, 53,400.

Amplified Bible
These are the families (clans) of the sons of Asher according to those who were numbered, 53,400.

Christian Standard Bible
These were the Asherite clans numbered by their registered men: 53,400.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
These were the Asherite clans numbered by their registered men: 53,400.

American Standard Version
These are the families of the sons of Asher according to those that were numbered of them, fifty and three thousand and four hundred.

English Revised Version
These are the families of the sons of Asher according to those that were numbered of them, fifty and three thousand and four hundred.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These were the families of Asher's descendants. The total number of men was 53,400.

Good News Translation
These clans numbered 53,400 men.

International Standard Version
These descendants of Asher numbered 53,400.

Majority Standard Bible
These were the clans of Asher, and their registration numbered 53,400.

NET Bible
These are the families of the Asherites, according to those numbered of them, 53,400.

New Heart English Bible
These are the families of the descendants of Asher according to those who were numbered of them, fifty-three thousand and four hundred.

Webster's Bible Translation
These are the families of the sons of Asher according to those that were numbered of them; who were fifty and three thousand and four hundred.

World English Bible
These are the families of the sons of Asher according to those who were counted of them, fifty-three thousand four hundred.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
These [are] families of the sons of Asher by their numbered ones—fifty-three thousand and four hundred.

Young's Literal Translation
These are families of the sons of Asher, by their numbered ones, three and fifty thousand and four hundred.

Smith's Literal Translation
These the families of the sons of Asher according to their reviewing; three and fifty thousand and four hundred.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
These are the kindreds of the sons of Aser, and their number fifty-three thousand four hundred.

Catholic Public Domain Version
These are the kinships of the sons of Asher, and their number was fifty-three thousand four hundred.

New American Bible
These were the clans of the descendants of Asher, of whom there were enrolled fifty-three thousand four hundred.

New Revised Standard Version
These are the clans of the Asherites: the number of those enrolled was fifty-three thousand four hundred.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
These are the families of the sons of Asher according to those that were numbered of them; fifty-three thousand and four hundred.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
These are the families of the sons of Ashir by their number: fifty and three thousand and four hundred.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
These are the families of the sons of Asher according to those that were numbered of them, fifty and three thousand and four hundred.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
These are the families of Aser according to their numbering, forty-three thousand and four hundred.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Tribe of Asher
46And the name of Asher’s daughter was Serah. 47These were the clans of Asher, and their registration numbered 53,400

Cross References
Genesis 46:17
The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.

Exodus 1:4
Dan and Naphtali; Gad and Asher.

1 Chronicles 7:30
The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah.

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 Kings 4:15
Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon);

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:

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—

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,

Revelation 7:8
from the tribe of Zebulun 12,000, from the tribe of Joseph 12,000, and from the tribe of Benjamin 12,000.

Genesis 30:20
“God has given me a good gift,” she said. “This time my husband will honor me, because I have borne him six sons.” And she named him Zebulun.

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

Genesis 48:13-14
And Joseph took both of them—with Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel’s left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel’s right hand—and brought them close to him. / But Israel stretched out his right hand and put it on the head of Ephraim, the younger; and crossing his hands, he put his left on Manasseh’s head, although Manasseh was the firstborn.


Treasury of Scripture

These are the families of the sons of Asher according to those that were numbered of them; who were fifty and three thousand and four hundred.

the sons of Naphtali

Genesis 46:24
And the sons of Naphtali; Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem.

1 Chronicles 7:13
The sons of Naphtali; Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum, the sons of Bilhah.

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These were the clans of Asher
The tribe of Asher was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, named after Asher, the eighth son of Jacob and the second son of Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. Asher's name means "happy" or "blessed," reflecting Leah's joy at his birth. The tribe was known for its prosperity and abundance, as prophesied by Jacob in Genesis 49:20, where he speaks of Asher's rich food and royal delicacies. The tribe's territory, located in the northern part of Canaan, was fertile and included parts of the coastal plain, which contributed to its wealth. The clans of Asher were significant in the Israelite community, contributing to the military and social structure of the nation.

and their registration numbered 53,400
This census, taken in the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho, was the second census of the Israelites, the first being recorded in Numbers 1. The purpose of this census was to prepare for the conquest of Canaan and to allocate land according to the size of each tribe. The number 53,400 indicates a slight increase from the previous census, where Asher had 41,500 men (Numbers 1:41). This growth reflects God's blessing and the tribe's faithfulness. The census also served to organize the community for military purposes, as only men aged 20 and above were counted. The increase in numbers can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham to make his descendants as numerous as the stars (Genesis 15:5).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Asher
One of the twelve sons of Jacob, whose descendants formed one of the tribes of Israel. The tribe of Asher is known for its prosperity and abundance, as prophesied by Jacob in Genesis 49:20.

2. Imnah
A descendant of Asher, representing one of the clans within the tribe. The Imnite clan is part of the genealogical record that highlights the growth and organization of the Israelite tribes.

3. Ishvi
Another descendant of Asher, leading to the formation of the Ishvite clan. This clan is part of the detailed census taken in the wilderness.

4. Beriah
A descendant of Asher, from whom the Beriite clan originates. The mention of these clans underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to multiply the descendants of Israel.

5. Census in the Wilderness
The event in which Moses and Eleazar the priest conducted a census of the Israelite community, as commanded by God. This census was crucial for organizing the tribes for inheritance and military purposes.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of Promises
The census of the tribes, including Asher, demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob to multiply their descendants.

Importance of Community and Identity
The detailed recording of clans within the tribe of Asher highlights the importance of community and identity within God's people. Each clan had a role and place within the larger community of Israel.

Preparation for Inheritance
The census was not just a record-keeping exercise but a preparation for the distribution of the Promised Land. It reminds us of the importance of being prepared for the inheritance God has for us.

Legacy and Generational Impact
The mention of specific clans within the tribe of Asher encourages us to consider the legacy we leave for future generations and the impact of our faithfulness on our descendants.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

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 Asher,
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

and their registration numbered
לִפְקֻדֵיהֶ֑ם (lip̄·qu·ḏê·hem)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit

53,400
שְׁלֹשָׁ֧ה (šə·lō·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice


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