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The Naamites, named after their ancestor Naaman.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the clan of the Ardites; of Naaman, the clan of the Naamites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the descendants of Bela from Ard and Naaman were the Ardite clan from Ard and the Naamite clan from Naaman.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: <i>of Ard</i>, the family of the Ardites: <i>and</i> of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: <i>of Ard,</i> the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: <i>of Ard,</i> the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: <i>of Ard,</i> the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: <i>of Ard</i>, the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: <i>of Ard,</i> the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bela’s descendants from Ard and Naaman: the Ardite clan from Ard; the Naamite clan from Naaman.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bela&#8217s descendants from Ard and Naaman: the Ardite clan from Ard; the Naamite clan from Naaman. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites: of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The descendants of Bela ( [through] Ard and Naaman) were the family of Ard and the family of Naaman.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The clans of Ard and Naaman traced their descent from Bela. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The 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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the descendants of Bela from Ard and Naaman were the Ardite clan from Ard and the Naamite clan from Naaman.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The descendants of Bela were Ard and Naaman. From Ard, the family of the Ardites; from Naaman, the family of the Naamanites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamanites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites: and of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: the family of the Ardites; and of Naaman, the family of the Naamites. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And sons of Bela are Ard and Naaman: [of Ard is] the family of the Ardite; of Naaman the family of the Naamite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And sons of Bela are Ard and Naaman: of Ard is the family of the Ardite: of Naaman the family of the Naamite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Bela will be Ard and Naaman; the families of the Ardites; to Naaman, the families of the Naamanites.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Bela: Hered, and Noeman. Of Hered, is the family of the Heredites: of Noeman, the family of tile Noemanites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The sons of Bela: Arad and Naaman. From Arad, the family of the Aradites; from Naaman, the family of the Naamanites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: through Ard, the clan of the Ardites; through Naaman, the clan of the Naamites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the clan of the Ardites; of Naaman, the clan of the Naamites.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites; and of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the sons of Bala were: Arud and Naaman, the family of Arud; Naaman, the family of Naaman.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman; [of Ard,] the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Bale were Adar and Noeman; to Adar, the family of the Adarites; and to Noeman, the family of the Noemanites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/26-40.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=8184" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/26.htm">The Tribe of Benjamin</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">39</span>the Shuphamite clan from Shupham, and the Huphamite clan from Hupham. <span class="reftext">40</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·yih·yū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">And</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/1106.htm" title="1106: ḇe·la‘ (N-proper-ms) -- The same as bela'; Bela, the name of a place, also of an Edomite and of two Israelites.">of Bela</a> <a href="/hebrew/714.htm" title="714: ’ard (N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Benjamin. From an unused root probably meaning to wander; fugitive; Ard, the name of two Israelites.">from Ard</a> <a href="/hebrew/5283.htm" title="5283: wə·na·‘ă·mān (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The same as na'aman; Naaman, the name of an Israelite and of a Damascene.">and Naaman were</a> <a href="/hebrew/716.htm" title="716: hā·’ar·dî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Ard. Patronymic from Ard; an Ardite or descendant of Ard.">the Ardite</a> <a href="/hebrew/4940.htm" title="4940: miš·pa·ḥaṯ (N-fsc) -- From shaphah; a family, i.e. Circle of relatives; figuratively, a class, a species or sort; by extens. A tribe or people.">clan from Ard</a> <a href="/hebrew/5280.htm" title="5280: han·na·‘ă·mî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Naaman. Patronymic from Na'aman; a Naamanite, or descendant of Naaman.">and the Naamite</a> <a href="/hebrew/4940.htm" title="4940: miš·pa·ḥaṯ (N-fsc) -- From shaphah; a family, i.e. Circle of relatives; figuratively, a class, a species or sort; by extens. A tribe or people.">clan</a> <a href="/hebrew/5283.htm" title="5283: lə·na·‘ă·mān (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The same as na'aman; Naaman, the name of an Israelite and of a Damascene.">from Naaman.</a> </span><span class="reftext">41</span>These were the clans of Benjamin, and their registration numbered 45,600.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-21.htm">Genesis 46:21</a></span><br />The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-6.htm">1 Chronicles 7:6-12</a></span><br />The three sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael. / The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, heads of their families—five in all. There were 22,034 mighty men of valor listed in their genealogies. / The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher’s sons. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-1.htm">1 Chronicles 8:1-7</a></span><br />Benjamin was the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third, / Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. / The sons of Bela: Addar, Gera, Abihud, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-27.htm">Genesis 49:27</a></span><br />Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; in the morning he devours the prey, in the evening he divides the plunder.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-12.htm">Deuteronomy 33:12</a></span><br />Concerning Benjamin he said: “May the beloved of the LORD rest secure in Him; God shields him all day long, and upon His shoulders he rests.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/20-35.htm">Judges 20:35-48</a></span><br />The LORD defeated Benjamin in the presence of Israel, and on that day the Israelites slaughtered 25,100 Benjamites, all armed with swords. / Then the Benjamites realized they had been defeated. Now the men of Israel had retreated before Benjamin because they were relying on the ambush they had set against Gibeah. / The men in ambush rushed suddenly against Gibeah; they advanced and put the whole city to the sword. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/9-1.htm">1 Samuel 9:1-2</a></span><br />Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. / And he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm">1 Samuel 14:47-52</a></span><br />After Saul had assumed the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side—the Moabites, the Ammonites, the Edomites, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he routed them. / He fought valiantly and defeated the Amalekites, delivering Israel from the hands of its plunderers. / Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter). ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">2 Samuel 2:8-9</a></span><br />Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-6.htm">2 Samuel 3:6-10</a></span><br />During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner had continued to strengthen his position in the house of Saul. / Now Saul had a concubine named Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah. So Ish-bosheth questioned Abner, “Why did you sleep with my father’s concubine?” / Abner was furious over Ish-bosheth’s accusation. “Am I the head of a dog that belongs to Judah?” he asked. “All this time I have been loyal to the house of your father Saul, to his brothers, and to his friends. I have not delivered you into the hand of David, but now you accuse me of wrongdoing with this woman! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-21.htm">1 Kings 12:21-24</a></span><br />And when Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the whole house of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against the house of Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam son of Solomon. / But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the rest of the people ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/15-17.htm">2 Kings 15:17-22</a></span><br />In the thirty-ninth year of Azariah’s reign over Judah, Menahem son of Gadi became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria ten years. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and throughout his reign he did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit. / Then Pul king of Assyria invaded the land, and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver in order to gain his support and strengthen his own grip on the kingdom. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-1.htm">2 Chronicles 11:1-4</a></span><br />When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the house of Judah and Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam. / But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah and all the Israelites in Judah and Benjamin ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-27.htm">Psalm 68:27</a></span><br />There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them, the princes of Judah in their company, the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-22.htm">Ezekiel 48:22</a></span><br />So the Levitical property and the city property will lie in the center of the area belonging to the prince—the area between the borders of Judah and Benjamin.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites: and of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-36.htm">Numbers 1:36,37</a></b></br> Of the children of Benjamin, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/2-22.htm">Numbers 2:22,23</a></b></br> Then the tribe of Benjamin: and the captain of the sons of Benjamin <i>shall be</i> Abidan the son of Gideoni… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/46-21.htm">Genesis 46:21</a></b></br> And the sons of Benjamin <i>were</i> Belah, and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/46-21.htm">Ard</a> <a href="/numbers/26-38.htm">Bela</a> <a href="/numbers/26-39.htm">Clan</a> <a href="/numbers/26-38.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/genesis/46-21.htm">Naaman</a> <a href="/genesis/46-21.htm">Na'aman</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/30-10.htm">Ard</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-43.htm">Bela</a> <a href="/numbers/26-42.htm">Clan</a> <a href="/numbers/26-42.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-1.htm">Naaman</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-1.htm">Na'aman</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/26-1.htm">The sum of all Israel is taken in the plains of Moab</a></span><br><span class="reftext">52. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/26-52.htm">The law of dividing among them the inheritance of the land</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/26-57.htm">The families and number of the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">63. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/26-63.htm">None but Caleb and Joshua was left of those who were numbered at Sinai</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The mention of his descendants highlights the importance of lineage and inheritance in Israelite society. Ard and Naaman are identified as sons of Bela, indicating the continuation of his line. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's promises being fulfilled through generations. The genealogical records in Numbers serve to establish the identity and heritage of the tribes as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. The focus on descendants underscores the importance of family and tribal connections in maintaining the covenant community.<p><b>were the Ardite clan from Ard</b><br>The Ardite clan, named after Ard, signifies the subdivision of the tribe of Benjamin into smaller family units. This division into clans was crucial for organizational and military purposes, as well as for the allocation of land. The mention of Ard as the progenitor of the Ardite clan emphasizes the patriarchal structure of Israelite society, where family identity was closely tied to male ancestors. This structure is seen throughout the Old Testament, where clans and tribes play significant roles in the narrative of Israel's history.<p><b>and the Naamite clan from Naaman</b><br>Similarly, the Naamite clan, derived from Naaman, represents another branch of the tribe of Benjamin. The naming of clans after individual ancestors highlights the personal legacy and influence of these figures within their tribe. This practice of naming clans after forefathers is consistent with the cultural emphasis on ancestry and heritage. The detailed genealogies in Numbers and other parts of the Bible serve not only as historical records but also as theological affirmations of God's faithfulness to His people through successive generations. The preservation of these lineages points to the continuity of God's covenant promises, ultimately fulfilled in the coming of Jesus Christ, who is traced back to the tribe of Judah, another of the twelve tribes of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bela.htm">Bela</a></b><br>Bela is the firstborn son of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. His descendants are significant in the census of the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ard.htm">Ard</a></b><br>Ard is one of the sons of Bela. His descendants form the clan of the Ardite, contributing to the tribe of Benjamin.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/n/naaman.htm">Naaman</a></b><br>Naaman is another son of Bela. His descendants form the clan of the Naamite, also part of the tribe of Benjamin.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_census.htm">The Census</a></b><br>This event is part of the second census of the Israelites in the wilderness, as commanded by God to Moses, to count the new generation of Israelites before entering the Promised Land.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_benjamin.htm">Tribe of Benjamin</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its warriors and significant role in Israel's history. The tribe is named after Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_lineage_and_heritage.htm">The Importance of Lineage and Heritage</a></b><br>Understanding our spiritual heritage is crucial. Just as the Israelites valued their lineage, Christians are called to recognize their spiritual lineage in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_across_generations.htm">God's Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>The census reflects God's faithfulness in preserving His people. We can trust in God's promises to be faithful to us and our future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_each_individual_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Each Individual in God's Plan</a></b><br>Every clan and individual had a role in Israel's journey. Similarly, each believer has a unique role in the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_the_promised_land.htm">Preparation for the Promised Land</a></b><br>The census was preparation for entering the Promised Land. Believers are called to prepare their hearts and lives for the promises God has for them.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 26</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_angel_numbers_biblical.htm">Are angel numbers biblical?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_god_name_every_star.htm">(Psalm 147:4) How can God literally count and name every star in the universe, given the countless galaxies and ever-expanding cosmos?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_god_manage_countless_stars.htm">Isaiah 40:26: In light of modern astronomy, how can God 'bring out the starry host' one by one, given what we know about billions of stars and galaxies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_the_ark_move_yet_stay_put.htm">Numbers 10:33-36: How does the Ark of the Covenant traveling alongside them here reconcile with other passages where the Ark seems to remain stationary?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/26-40.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּהְי֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yih·yū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Bela</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶ֖לַע</span> <span class="translit">(ḇe·la‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1106.htm">Strong's 1106: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bela -- an Edomite, also two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from Ard</span><br /><span class="heb">אַ֣רְדְּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ard)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_714.htm">Strong's 714: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ard -- a descendant of Benjamin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Naaman [were]</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנַעֲמָ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·na·‘ă·mān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5283.htm">Strong's 5283: </a> </span><span class="str2">Naaman -- a descendant of Benjamin, also an Aramean (Syrian) general</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Ardite</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽאַרְדִּ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ar·dî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_716.htm">Strong's 716: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ardites -- a descendant of Ard</span><br /><br /><span class="word">clan from Ard</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁפַּ֙חַת֙</span> <span class="translit">(miš·pa·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4940.htm">Strong's 4940: </a> </span><span class="str2">A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] the Naamite</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽנַּעֲמִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(han·na·‘ă·mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5280.htm">Strong's 5280: </a> </span><span class="str2">Naamites -- descendant of Naaman</span><br /><br /><span class="word">clan</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת</span> <span class="translit">(miš·pa·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4940.htm">Strong's 4940: </a> </span><span class="str2">A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from Naaman.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְנַֽעֲמָ֔ן</span> <span class="translit">(lə·na·‘ă·mān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5283.htm">Strong's 5283: </a> </span><span class="str2">Naaman -- a descendant of Benjamin, also an Aramean (Syrian) general</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/26-40.htm">Numbers 26:40 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/26-40.htm">Numbers 26:40 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/26-40.htm">Numbers 26:40 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/26-40.htm">Numbers 26:40 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/26-40.htm">Numbers 26:40 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/26-40.htm">Numbers 26:40 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/26-40.htm">Numbers 26:40 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/26-40.htm">Numbers 26:40 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/26-40.htm">Numbers 26:40 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/26-40.htm">Numbers 26:40 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/26-40.htm">OT Law: Numbers 26:40 The sons of Bela were Ard (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/26-39.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 26:39"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 26:39" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/26-41.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 26:41"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 26:41" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>