The Shuthalhites are a biblical clan mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the genealogical records of the tribes of Israel. They are identified as descendants of Shuthalah, who was a son of Ephraim, the son of Joseph. The Shuthalhites are part of the larger narrative of the Israelite tribes and their respective families, which are detailed in the genealogies that trace the lineage and inheritance of the people of Israel.

Biblical References:

The primary reference to the Shuthalhites is found in the Book of Numbers, which provides a census of the tribes of Israel during their wilderness journey. In Numbers 26:35, the text states: "These were the descendants of Ephraim by their clans: of Shuthelah, the clan of the Shuthelahites; of Beker, the clan of the Bekerites; of Tahan, the clan of the Tahanites."

This passage is part of a larger census that Moses and Eleazar the priest conducted on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. The census was intended to account for the men of Israel who were able to go to war, as well as to determine the division of the land of Canaan among the tribes.

Genealogical Context:

The Shuthalhites, as descendants of Ephraim, are part of the tribe of Ephraim, one of the two tribes that descended from Joseph. Ephraim and Manasseh, Joseph's sons, were adopted by Jacob (Israel) as his own sons, thus receiving a portion of the inheritance among the tribes of Israel. This adoption is recorded in Genesis 48:5, where Jacob says, "Now your two sons, who were born to you in the land of Egypt before I came to you in Egypt, are mine; Ephraim and Manasseh shall be mine, as Reuben and Simeon are."

The tribe of Ephraim played a significant role in the history of Israel, often being associated with leadership and prominence. The Shuthalhites, as part of this tribe, would have shared in the inheritance and responsibilities of the Ephraimites.

Historical and Theological Significance:

The mention of the Shuthalhites in the biblical record underscores the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israel. The genealogies served not only as a record of ancestry but also as a means of organizing the community and distributing the land according to divine promise. The division of the land was a fulfillment of God's covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and the genealogies ensured that each family received its rightful inheritance.

In a broader theological context, the Shuthalhites, like other clans and tribes, are part of the unfolding narrative of God's redemptive plan for His people. The preservation of these genealogies in Scripture highlights the faithfulness of God in maintaining His covenant promises through successive generations, ultimately leading to the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who is the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel and to all nations.SHUTHALHITES

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See SHUTHELAH.

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Shuthelah (4 Occurrences)

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