These were the descendants of Asher by their clans: The Imnite clan from Imnah, the Ishvite clan from Ishvi, and the Beriite clan from Beriah. These were the descendants of AsherThe phrase highlights the lineage of Asher, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, whose name means "happy" or "blessed" in Hebrew. Asher's descendants were known for their prosperity and abundance, as prophesied by Jacob in Genesis 49:20. This lineage emphasizes the fulfillment of God's promises to the tribes of Israel, showcasing His faithfulness across generations. by their clans The Imnite clan from Imnah the Ishvite clan from Ishvi and the Beriite clan from Beriah Persons / Places / Events 1. AsherOne of the twelve sons of Jacob, Asher was the eighth son, born to Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. 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, Imnah is the progenitor of the Imnite clan. His name is mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Asher. 3. Ishvi Another descendant of Asher, Ishvi is the forefather of the Ishvite clan. His lineage is part of the census taken in the wilderness. 4. Beriah A descendant of Asher, Beriah is the ancestor of the Beriite clan. His name is included in the genealogical records of the tribe of Asher. 5. The Wilderness Census This event refers to the second census of the Israelites, conducted in the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. It was a critical moment for organizing the tribes before entering the Promised Land. Teaching Points The Importance of HeritageUnderstanding our spiritual heritage can provide insight into our identity and purpose. Just as the tribes of Israel were rooted in their ancestral lineage, Christians are rooted in the spiritual lineage of faith through Christ. God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment The census in Numbers 26 demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Believers can trust in God's promises and His faithfulness to fulfill them in their lives. Community and Identity The organization of the tribes into clans highlights the importance of community and identity. In the church, believers are part of a spiritual family, each with unique roles and contributions. Preparation for Inheritance The census was a preparation for entering the Promised Land. Similarly, Christians are called to prepare for their spiritual inheritance by living faithfully and obediently. Bible Study Questions 1. How does understanding the lineage of Asher and his descendants help us appreciate the fulfillment of God's promises in the Bible?2. In what ways can we see God's faithfulness in our own lives, similar to how He was faithful to the tribes of Israel? 3. How does being part of a spiritual community, like the tribes of Israel, impact our identity and purpose as Christians? 4. What steps can we take to prepare for the spiritual inheritance promised to us in Christ? 5. How can the blessings and prophecies given to the tribes of Israel encourage us in our walk with God today? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 49:20Jacob's blessing to Asher highlights the tribe's future prosperity and abundance, which is reflected in the census as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. Deuteronomy 33:24-25 Moses' blessing to Asher emphasizes strength and security, which aligns with the tribe's role and inheritance in Israel. 1 Chronicles 7:30-40 This passage provides additional genealogical details about the descendants of Asher, offering a broader context for understanding their role in Israel's history.
People Aaron, Abihu, Abiram, Ahiram, Ahiramites, Amram, Ard, Ardites, Areli, Arelites, Arod, Arodites, Ashbel, Ashbelites, Asher, Asriel, Asrielites, Becher, Becherites, Bela, Belaites, Benjamin, Beriah, Beriites, Berites, Caleb, Carmi, Carmites, Dan, Dathan, Eleazar, Eliab, Elon, Elonites, Enoch, Enochites, Er, Eran, Eranites, Eri, Erites, Gad, Gershon, Gershonites, Gileadites, Guni, Gunites, Haggai, Haggi, Haggites, Hamul, Hamulites, Hanoch, Hanochites, Heber, Heberites, Hebronites, Helek, Helekites, Helkites, Hepher, Hepherites, Hezron, Hezronites, Hoglah, Hupham, Huphamites, Iezerites, Imnah, Imnites, Ishvites, Israelites, Issachar, Ithamar, Jachin, Jachinites, Jahleel, Jahleelites, Jahzeel, Jahzeelites, Jamin, Jaminites, Jashub, Jashubites, Jeezer, Jeezerites, Jephunneh, Jesui, Jesuites, Jezer, Jezerites, Jimna, Jimnah, Jimnites, Jishvites, Jochebed, Joseph, Joshua, Kohath, Kohathites, Korah, Korahites, Korathites, Levi, Levites, Libnites, Machir, Machirites, Mahlah, Mahlites, Malchiel, Malchielites, Manasseh, Merari, Merarites, Milcah, Miriam, Moses, Mushites, Naaman, Naamites, Nadab, Naphtali, Nemuel, Nemuelites, Noah, Nun, Onan, Ozni, Oznites, Pallu, Palluites, Perez, Perezites, Phallu, Phalluites, Pharez, Pua, Puah, Punites, Reuben, Reubenites, Sarah, Sardites, Saul, Saulites, Serah, Sered, Seredites, Shaul, Shaulites, Shechemites, Shelah, Shelanites, Shemida, Shemidaites, Shillem, Shillemites, Shimron, Shimronites, Shuham, Shuhamites, Shuni, Shunites, Shupham, Shuphamites, Shuthelah, Shuthelahites, Simeon, Simeonites, Tahan, Tahanites, Tirzah, Tola, Tolaites, Zarhites, Zebulun, Zebulunites, Zelophehad, Zephon, Zephonites, Zerah, ZerahitesPlaces Canaan, Egypt, Jericho, Jordan River, Moab, Peor, SinaiTopics Asher, Beriah, Beri'ah, Beriite, Beriites, Beri'ites, Berites, Clan, Clans, Families, Family, Imnah, Imnite, Imnites, Ishvi, Ishvite, Ishvites, Jesui, Jesuite, Jesuites, Jimna, Jimnah, Jimnite, Jimnites, Jishvi, Jishvites, SonsDictionary of Bible Themes Numbers 26:1-61Library The Census of IsraelThirty-eight years had passed away since the first numbering at Sinai, and the people had come to the borders of the Promised Land; for they were in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho. The time had come for another census. The wisdom which commanded the counting of Israel at the beginning of the wilderness journey, also determined to count them at the end of it. This would show that he did not value them less than in former years; it would afford proof that his word of judgment had been fulfilled … Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 37: 1891 The Training of a Statesman. Numbers Links Numbers 26:44 NIVNumbers 26:44 NLT Numbers 26:44 ESV Numbers 26:44 NASB Numbers 26:44 KJV Numbers 26:44 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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