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1After the plague was over, the LORD told Moses and Aaron the priest's son Eleazar, | 1After the plague had ended, the LORD said to Moses and to Eleazar son of Aaron the priest, |
2"Take a census of the entire community of Israel from the age of 20 years and above, according to each ancestral tribe, counting everyone who is able to go out to war in Israel." | 2“From the whole community of Israel, record the names of all the warriors by their families. List all the men twenty years old or older who are able to go to war.” |
3Moses and Eleazar the priest spoke to them in the plains of Moab, by the Jordan River in Jericho. | 3So there on the plains of Moab beside the Jordan River, across from Jericho, Moses and Eleazar the priest issued these instructions to the leaders of Israel: |
4They counted every male Israeli who had come out of Egypt and who was 20 years old and above, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. | 4“List all the men of Israel twenty years old and older, just as the LORD commanded Moses.” This is the record of all the descendants of Israel who came out of Egypt. The Tribe of Reuben |
5From Reuben, Israel's firstborn, the descendants of Reuben included from Hanoch, the family of the descendants of Hanoch; from Pallu, the family of the descendants of Pallu; | 5These were the clans descended from the sons of Reuben, Jacob’s oldest son: The Hanochite clan, named after their ancestor Hanoch. The Palluite clan, named after their ancestor Pallu. |
6from Hezron, the family of the descendants of Hezron; and from Carmi, the family of the descendants of Carmi. | 6The Hezronite clan, named after their ancestor Hezron. The Carmite clan, named after their ancestor Carmi. |
7These families of the descendants of Reuben numbered 43,730. | 7These were the clans of Reuben. Their registered troops numbered 43,730. |
8Now Pallu's son was Eliab. | 8Pallu was the ancestor of Eliab, |
9The descendants of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. Dathan and Abiram were removed from the community because they joined the rebellion against Moses and Aaron, as did Korah's company when they rebelled against the LORD. | 9and Eliab was the father of Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. This Dathan and Abiram are the same community leaders who conspired with Korah against Moses and Aaron, rebelling against the LORD. |
10The ground had opened its mouth and swallowed them up, along with Korah. Also, that group died when the fire devoured 250 men as a warning sign, | 10But the earth opened up its mouth and swallowed them with Korah, and fire devoured 250 of their followers. This served as a warning to the entire nation of Israel. |
11but Korah's direct descendants didn't die. | 11However, the sons of Korah did not die that day. The Tribe of Simeon |
12The descendants of Simeon, listed according to their families, included: From Nemuel, the family of the descendants of Nemuel; from Jamin, the family of the descendants of Jamin; from Jachin, the family of the descendants of Jachin; | 12These were the clans descended from the sons of Simeon: The Jemuelite clan, named after their ancestor Jemuel. The Jaminite clan, named after their ancestor Jamin. The Jakinite clan, named after their ancestor Jakin. |
13from Zerah, the family of the descendants of Zerah; and from Shaul, the family of the descendants of Shaul. | 13The Zoharite clan, named after their ancestor Zohar. The Shaulite clan, named after their ancestor Shaul. |
14These families of the descendants of Simeon numbered 22,200. | 14These were the clans of Simeon. Their registered troops numbered 22,200. The Tribe of Gad |
15The descendants of Gad, listed according to their families, included: From Zephon, the family of the descendants of Zephon; from Haggi, the family of the descendants of Haggi; from Shuni, the family of the descendants of Shuni; | 15These were the clans descended from the sons of Gad: The Zephonite clan, named after their ancestor Zephon. The Haggite clan, named after their ancestor Haggi. The Shunite clan, named after their ancestor Shuni. |
16from Ozni, the family of the descendants of Ozni; from Eri, the family of the descendants of Eri; | 16The Oznite clan, named after their ancestor Ozni. The Erite clan, named after their ancestor Eri. |
17from Arod, the family of the descendants of Arod; and from Areli, the family of the descendants of Areli. | 17The Arodite clan, named after their ancestor Arodi. The Arelite clan, named after their ancestor Areli. |
18These families of the descendants of Gad numbered 40,500. | 18These were the clans of Gad. Their registered troops numbered 40,500. The Tribe of Judah |
19The descendants of Judah originally included Er and Onan, though Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. | 19Judah had two sons, Er and Onan, who had died in the land of Canaan. |
20The descendants of Judah, listed according to their families, included: From Shelah, the family of the descendants of Shelah; from Perez, the family of the descendants of Perez; and from Zerah, the family of the descendants of Zerah. | 20These were the clans descended from Judah’s surviving sons: The Shelanite clan, named after their ancestor Shelah. The Perezite clan, named after their ancestor Perez. The Zerahite clan, named after their ancestor Zerah. |
21The descendants of Perez included: From Hezron, the family of the descendants of Hezron; and from Hamul, the family of the descendants of Hamul. | 21These were the subclans descended from the Perezites: The Hezronites, named after their ancestor Hezron. The Hamulites, named after their ancestor Hamul. |
22These families of Judah numbered 76,500. | 22These were the clans of Judah. Their registered troops numbered 76,500. The Tribe of Issachar |
23The tribe of Issachar, listed according to their families, included: From Tola, the family of the descendants of Tola; from Puvah, the family of the descendants of Puvah; | 23These were the clans descended from the sons of Issachar: The Tolaite clan, named after their ancestor Tola. The Puite clan, named after their ancestor Puah. |
24from Jashub, the family of the descendants of Jashub; and from Shimron, the family of the descendants of Shimron. | 24The Jashubite clan, named after their ancestor Jashub. The Shimronite clan, named after their ancestor Shimron. |
25These families of Issachar numbered 64,300. | 25These were the clans of Issachar. Their registered troops numbered 64,300. The Tribe of Zebulun |
26The tribe of Zebulun, listed according to their families, included: From Sered, the family of the descendants of Sered; from Elon, the family of the descendants of Elon; and from Jahleel, the family of the descendants of Jahleel. | 26These were the clans descended from the sons of Zebulun: The Seredite clan, named after their ancestor Sered. The Elonite clan, named after their ancestor Elon. The Jahleelite clan, named after their ancestor Jahleel. |
27These families of the descendants of Zebulun numbered 60,500. | 27These were the clans of Zebulun. Their registered troops numbered 60,500. The Tribe of Manasseh |
28The tribe of Joseph, listed according to their families, included Manasseh and Ephraim. | 28Two clans were descended from Joseph through Manasseh and Ephraim. |
29The descendants of Manasseh included: From Machir, the family of the descendants of Machir. (Machir was the father of Gilead.) From Gilead, the family of the Gileadites | 29These were the clans descended from Manasseh: The Makirite clan, named after their ancestor Makir. The Gileadite clan, named after their ancestor Gilead, Makir’s son. |
30included: From Iezer, the family of the descendants of Iezer; from Helek, the family of the descendants of Helek; | 30These were the subclans descended from the Gileadites: The Iezerites, named after their ancestor Iezer. The Helekites, named after their ancestor Helek. |
31from Asriel, the family of the descendants of Asriel; from Shechem, the family of the descendants of Shechem; | 31The Asrielites, named after their ancestor Asriel. The Shechemites, named after their ancestor Shechem. |
32from Shemida, the family of the descendants of Shemida; and from Hepher, the family of the descendants of Hepher. | 32The Shemidaites, named after their ancestor Shemida. The Hepherites, named after their ancestor Hepher. |
33Hepher's son Zelophehad had no sons, but the names of Zelophehad's daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. | 33(One of Hepher’s descendants, Zelophehad, had no sons, but his daughters’ names were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.) |
34These families of Manasseh numbered 52,700. | 34These were the clans of Manasseh. Their registered troops numbered 52,700. The Tribe of Ephraim |
35The descendants of Ephraim, listed according to their families, included: From Shuthelah, the family of the descendants of Shuthelah; from Becher, the family of the descendants of Becher; and from Tahan, the family of the descendants of Tahan. | 35These were the clans descended from the sons of Ephraim: The Shuthelahite clan, named after their ancestor Shuthelah. The Bekerite clan, named after their ancestor Beker. The Tahanite clan, named after their ancestor Tahan. |
36The descendants of Shuthelah included from Eran, the family of the descendants of Eran. | 36This was the subclan descended from the Shuthelahites: The Eranites, named after their ancestor Eran. |
37These families of Ephraim numbered 32,500. These were the descendants of Joseph, listed according to their families. | 37These were the clans of Ephraim. Their registered troops numbered 32,500. These clans of Manasseh and Ephraim were all descendants of Joseph. The Tribe of Benjamin |
38The tribe of Benjamin, listed according to their families, included: From Bela, the family of the descendants of Bela; from Ashbel, the family of the descendants of Ashbel; from Ahiram, the family of the descendants of Ahiram; | 38These were the clans descended from the sons of Benjamin: The Belaite clan, named after their ancestor Bela. The Ashbelite clan, named after their ancestor Ashbel. The Ahiramite clan, named after their ancestor Ahiram. |
39from Shephupham, the family of the descendants of Shephupham; and from Hupham, the family of the descendants of Hupham. | 39The Shuphamite clan, named after their ancestor Shupham. The Huphamite clan, named after their ancestor Hupham. |
40The 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. | 40These were the subclans descended from the Belaites: The Ardites, named after their ancestor Ard. The Naamites, named after their ancestor Naaman. |
41These descendants of Benjamin's families numbered 45,600. | 41These were the clans of Benjamin. Their registered troops numbered 45,600. The Tribe of Dan |
42The tribe of Dan, listed according to their families, included the families of the descendants of Shuham. | 42These were the clans descended from the sons of Dan: The Shuhamite clan, named after their ancestor Shuham. |
43All the families of the Shuhamites numbered 64,400. | 43These were the Shuhamite clans of Dan. Their registered troops numbered 64,400. The Tribe of Asher |
44The tribe of Asher, listed according to their families, included: From Imnah, the family of the descendants of Imnah; from Ishvi, the family of the descendants of Ishvi; and from Beriah, the family of the descendants of Beriah. | 44These were the clans descended from the sons of Asher: The Imnite clan, named after their ancestor Imnah. The Ishvite clan, named after their ancestor Ishvi. The Beriite clan, named after their ancestor Beriah. |
45The descendants of Beriah included: From Heber, the family of the descendants of Heber; and from Malchiel, the family of the descendants of Malchiel. | 45These were the subclans descended from the Beriites: The Heberites, named after their ancestor Heber. The Malkielites, named after their ancestor Malkiel. |
46(The name of Asher's daughter was Serah.) | 46Asher also had a daughter named Serah. |
47These descendants of Asher numbered 53,400. | 47These were the clans of Asher. Their registered troops numbered 53,400. The Tribe of Naphtali |
48The tribe of Naphtali, listed according to their families, included: From Jahzeel, the family of the descendants of Jahzeel; from Guni, the family of the descendants of Guni; | 48These were the clans descended from the sons of Naphtali: The Jahzeelite clan, named after their ancestor Jahzeel. The Gunite clan, named after their ancestor Guni. |
49from Jezer, the family of the descendants of Jezer; and from Shillem, the family of the descendants of Shillem. | 49The Jezerite clan, named after their ancestor Jezer. The Shillemite clan, named after their ancestor Shillem. |
50These families of Naphtali numbered 45,400. | 50These were the clans of Naphtali. Their registered troops numbered 45,400. Results of the Registration |
51The total of those numbered among the Israelis was 601,730. | 51In summary, the registered troops of all Israel numbered 601,730. |
52Then the LORD told Moses, | 52Then the LORD said to Moses, |
53"The land is to be divided for an inheritance according to the total number of these names. | 53“Divide the land among the tribes, and distribute the grants of land in proportion to the tribes’ populations, as indicated by the number of names on the list. |
54The more there are in number, you are to increase their inheritance, and the less there are in number, you are to decrease their inheritance. You are to provide an inheritance to each based on the size of their family, | 54Give the larger tribes more land and the smaller tribes less land, each group receiving a grant in proportion to the size of its population. |
55but the land is to be divided by lot, inheriting according to the names of their ancestor's tribe. | 55But you must assign the land by lot, and give land to each ancestral tribe according to the number of names on the list. |
56Depending on the lot, the portion of their inheritance is to be divided between those with more members and those with fewer members." | 56Each grant of land must be assigned by lot among the larger and smaller tribal groups.” The Tribe of Levi |
57Those who were numbered from the descendants of Levi, listed according to their families, included: From Gershon, the family of the descendants of Gershon; from Kohath, the family of the descendants of Kohath; and from Merari, the family of the descendants of Merari. | 57This is the record of the Levites who were counted according to their clans: The Gershonite clan, named after their ancestor Gershon. The Kohathite clan, named after their ancestor Kohath. The Merarite clan, named after their ancestor Merari. |
58These were the families of Levi: The family of the descendants of Libni, the family of the descendants of Hebron, the family of the descendants of Mahli, the family of the descendants of Musha, and the family of the descendants of Korah. Now Kohath had a son named Amram. | 58The Libnites, the Hebronites, the Mahlites, the Mushites, and the Korahites were all subclans of the Levites. Now Kohath was the ancestor of Amram, |
59Amram's wife was Levi's daughter Jochebed, who was born to Levi in Egypt. She gave birth to Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam. | 59and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She also was a descendant of Levi, born among the Levites in the land of Egypt. Amram and Jochebed became the parents of Aaron, Moses, and their sister, Miriam. |
60To Aaron were born Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. | 60To Aaron were born Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. |
61But Nadab and Abihu died when they offered unauthorized fire in the LORD's presence. | 61But Nadab and Abihu died when they burned before the LORD the wrong kind of fire, different than he had commanded. |
62All of those individuals numbered 23,000. No male from the age of a month and above was numbered among the Israelis because no inheritance was to be assigned to them among the Israelis. | 62The men from the Levite clans who were one month old or older numbered 23,000. But the Levites were not included in the registration of the rest of the people of Israel because they were not given an allotment of land when it was divided among the Israelites. |
63So this has been a list of those who were registered by Moses and Eleazar the priest when they numbered the Israelis in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho. | 63So these are the results of the registration of the people of Israel as conducted by Moses and Eleazar the priest on the plains of Moab beside the Jordan River, across from Jericho. |
64But none of these men among these numbered by Moses and by Aaron the priest (that is, when they numbered the Israelis in the wilderness of Sinai) survived to enter the land, | 64Not one person on this list had been among those listed in the previous registration taken by Moses and Aaron in the wilderness of Sinai. |
65because the LORD had said about them, "They'll certainly die in the wilderness. No man will survive from them except Jephunneh's son Caleb and Nun's son Joshua." | 65For the LORD had said of them, “They will all die in the wilderness.” Not one of them survived except Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun. |
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