and the Shillemite clan from Shillem
The Shillemite clan is another sub-clan within the tribe of Manasseh. The name "Shillem" is thought to mean "recompense" or "peace," which could indicate the clan's role or reputation within the tribe. The mention of the Shillemites in the census highlights the importance of family lineage and inheritance in Israelite society. This clan, like the Jezerites, would have been part of the larger tribal allotment in the Promised Land. The division of land among the tribes, including the Shillemites, is a key aspect of the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs. The careful recording of these clans in the census reflects the importance of maintaining tribal and familial identities, which were crucial for the social and religious structure of ancient Israel.

“the Jezerite clan from Jezer”

• Where this fits

– The statement sits in Israel’s second wilderness census (Numbers 26:1–51), taken shortly before the nation enters Canaan, replacing the first‐generation count in Numbers 1.

– It appears in the list of Naphtali’s four clans (vv. 48-50), each descended from one of the patriarch’s sons (Genesis 46:24).

• Why it matters

– The census established each clan’s population so land could be allotted proportionately once the Jordan was crossed (Numbers 26:52-56; Joshua 19:32-34).

– By naming Jezer and his descendants, the Lord underscores His covenant faithfulness: families He promised to bring into the land (Genesis 15:18-21) are still present, despite forty years of discipline (Numbers 14:29-31).

– The verse testifies to God’s personal knowledge of every household (Exodus 33:17; 2 Timothy 2:19). He does not lose track of His people, no matter how many or how few (Matthew 10:30-31).

• Takeaways

– Identity: Being counted among God’s people brings significance; every believer today is likewise named and known (Revelation 3:5).

– Inheritance: Just as Jezerites anticipated territory in Naphtali’s allotment, believers anticipate their own promised inheritance kept in heaven (1 Peter 1:3-5).

“and the Shillemite clan from Shillem”

• Continuity with the previous clause

– Shillem is the fourth son of Naphtali, completing the list begun with Jahzeel and Guni (Numbers 26:48-49; 1 Chronicles 7:13).

– Like the Jezerites, the Shillemites are singled out so their numbers, leaders, and eventual land portion can be precisely recorded (Joshua 19:32-39).

• Themes reinforced

– Preservation: Shillem’s line survived the wilderness exactly as God said the younger generation would (Deuteronomy 1:35-39).

– Participation: Every clan, no matter its size, will stand on the plains of Moab to renew covenant vows (Deuteronomy 29:10-13).

• Takeaways

– Assurance: If God safeguarded a relatively obscure family like the Shillemites, He surely keeps watch over each follower of Christ today (John 10:28-29).

– Community: The Shillemites would later fight, worship, and build cities alongside their tribal kin (Judges 5:18; 1 Kings 7:14), reminding us that faith is lived out in community (Hebrews 10:24-25).

Numbers 26:49, though brief, serves a vital purpose. By recording “the Jezerite clan from Jezer, and the Shillemite clan from Shillem,” God demonstrates His meticulous care for every family within His covenant people, secures their rightful inheritance in the Promised Land, and shows that not one promise has failed. These simple genealogical notes invite us to rest in the same faithful God who still counts, preserves, and prepares an inheritance for all who belong to Him.

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