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The Palluite clan, named after their ancestor Pallu.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Reuben, the firstborn of Israel; the sons of Reuben: of Hanoch, the clan of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the clan of the Palluites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Reuben, the eldest son of Israel: the children of Reuben; Hanoch, <i>of whom cometh</i> the family of the Hanochites: of Pallu, the family of the Palluites:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Reuben <i>was</i> the firstborn of Israel. The children of Reuben <i>were: of</i> Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; <i>of</i> Pallu, the family of the Palluites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reuben, Israel’s firstborn, the sons of Reuben: <i>of</i> Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Reuben, Israel&#8217s firstborn, the sons of Reuben: of Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Reuben, Israel’s first-born, the sons of Reuben: <i>of</i> Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Reuben, Israel’s firstborn, the sons of Reuben: <i>of</i> Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Reuben, the firstborn of Israel (Jacob), the sons of Reuben: of Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. Reuben’s descendants: the Hanochite clan from Hanoch; the Palluite clan from Pallu;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. Reuben&#8217s descendants: the Hanochite clan from Hanoch; the Palluite clan from Pallu; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Reuben, the first-born of Israel; the sons of Reuben: of Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Reuben, the firstborn of Israel: the sons of Reuben; of Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites: of Pallu, the family of the Palluites:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[Reuben] was Israel's firstborn. The descendants of Reuben were the family of Hanoch, the family of Pallu,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The tribe of Reuben (Reuben was the oldest son of Jacob): the clans of Hanoch, Pallu, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />From 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; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. The Reubenites: from Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; from Pallu, the family of the Palluites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Reuben, the firstborn of Israel; the descendants of Reuben: of Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Reuben the eldest son of Israel: the children of Reuben; Hanoch, of whom cometh the family of the Hanochites: Of Phallu, the family of the Phalluites:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Reuben, the firstborn of Israel; the sons of Reuben: of Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Reuben, firstborn of Israel—sons of Reuben: of Enoch [is] the family of the Enochite; of Pallu the family of the Palluite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Reuben, first-born of Israel -- sons of Reuben: of Hanoch is the family of the Hanochite; of Pallu the family of the Palluite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Reuben, the first-born of Israel; the sons of Reuben: Hanoch, the families of the Hanochites: for Pallu, the families of the Palluites.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Ruben the firstborn of Israel. His sons were Henoch, of whom is the family of the Henochites: and Phallu, of whom is the family of the Phalluites: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Ruben, the firstborn of Israel; his son, Hanoch, from whom is the family of the Hanochites; and Pallu, from whom is the family of the Palluites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Reuben, the firstborn of Israel. The descendants of Reuben by their clans were: through Hanoch, the clan of the Hanochites; through Pallu, the clan of the Palluites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Reuben, the firstborn of Israel. The descendants of Reuben: of Hanoch, the clan of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the clan of the Palluites;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Reuben, the first-born of Israel; the sons of Reuben, Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Rubil, firstborn of Israel; the sons of Rubil: Khenok the family of Khenok: Pallu, family of Pallu.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Reuben, the first-born of Israel: the sons of Reuben: of Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Ruben <i>was</i> the first-born of Israel: and the sons of Ruben, Enoch, and the family of Enoch; to Phallu belongs the family of the Phalluites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/26-5.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=7912" 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 Reuben</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7205.htm" title="7205: rə·’ū·ḇên (N-proper-ms) -- From the imperative of ra'ah and ben; see ye a son; Reuben, a son of Jacob.">Reuben</a> <a href="/hebrew/1060.htm" title="1060: bə·ḵō·wr (N-msc) -- First-born. From bakar; firstborn; hence, chief.">was the firstborn</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">These were the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/7205.htm" title="7205: rə·’ū·ḇên (N-proper-ms) -- From the imperative of ra'ah and ben; see ye a son; Reuben, a son of Jacob.">of Reuben:</a> <a href="/hebrew/2599.htm" title="2599: ha·ḥă·nō·ḵî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Enoch. Patronymically from Chanowk; a Chanokite or descendants of Chanok.">The Hanochite</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/2585.htm" title="2585: ḥă·nō·wḵ (N-proper-ms) -- Four Isr., sons of Cain, Jered, Midian and Reuben. From chanak; initiated; Chanok, an antediluvian patriach.">from Hanoch,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6384.htm" title="6384: hap·pal·lu·’î (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Descendant of Pallu. Patronymically from Palluw'; a Palluite or descendants of Pallu.">the Palluite</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/6396.htm" title="6396: lə·p̄al·lū (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- A son of Reuben. From palah; distinguished; Pallu, an Israelite.">from Pallu,</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>the Hezronite clan from Hezron, and the Carmite clan from Carmi.…<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/46-8.htm">Genesis 46:8-27</a></span><br />Now these are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn. / The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. / The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/1-1.htm">Exodus 1:1-5</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: / Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; / Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/29-32.htm">Genesis 29:32</a></span><br />And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, “The LORD has seen my affliction. Surely my husband will love me now.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/35-23.htm">Genesis 35:23</a></span><br />The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Genesis 49:3</a></span><br />Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-1.htm">1 Chronicles 5:1-2</a></span><br />These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. / And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-6.htm">Deuteronomy 33:6</a></span><br />Let Reuben live and not die, nor his men be few.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-1.htm">1 Chronicles 2:1-2</a></span><br />These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-9.htm">Genesis 46:9</a></span><br />The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/6-14.htm">Exodus 6:14</a></span><br />These were the heads of their fathers’ houses: The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, were Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi. These were the clans of Reuben.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-24.htm">1 Chronicles 4:24-27</a></span><br />The descendants of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul. / The sons of Shaul: Shallum, Mibsam, and Mishma. / The sons of Mishma: Hammuel, Zaccur, and Shimei. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-2.htm">Matthew 1:2</a></span><br />Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Luke 3:33-34</a></span><br />the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah, / the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-14.htm">Hebrews 7:14</a></span><br />For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-5.htm">Revelation 7:5</a></span><br />From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Reuben, the oldest son of Israel: the children of Reuben; Hanoch, of whom comes the family of the Hanochites: of Pallu, the family of the Palluites:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/26-4.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/2-34.htm">Clan</a> <a href="/numbers/25-13.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/numbers/1-20.htm">Eldest</a> <a href="/exodus/6-14.htm">Enoch</a> <a href="/exodus/6-14.htm">Hanoch</a> <a href="/numbers/26-4.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/numbers/25-5.htm">Israel's</a> <a href="/numbers/16-1.htm">Pallu</a> <a href="/exodus/6-14.htm">Phallu</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/26-11.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/26-6.htm">Clan</a> <a href="/numbers/26-12.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-13.htm">Eldest</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-3.htm">Enoch</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-33.htm">Hanoch</a> <a href="/numbers/26-51.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/numbers/31-16.htm">Israel's</a> <a href="/numbers/26-8.htm">Pallu</a> <a href="/numbers/26-8.htm">Phallu</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Reuben was the firstborn of Israel.</b><br>Reuben, as the firstborn of Jacob (Israel), held a position of prominence and responsibility in the family. However, his actions, such as sleeping with his father's concubine Bilhah (<a href="/genesis/35-22.htm">Genesis 35:22</a>), led to the loss of his birthright, which was later given to Joseph (<a href="/1_chronicles/5.htm">1 Chronicles 5:1-2</a>). This reflects the biblical theme of the firstborn losing their status due to sin, seen also in Esau and others. Reuben's tribe was significant in size and played a role in the early history of Israel, but it did not produce any major leaders or kings, highlighting the consequences of Reuben's actions.<p><b>These were the descendants of Reuben:</b><br>The listing of descendants is a common biblical practice to establish lineage and fulfill God's promise to Abraham of numerous descendants (<a href="/genesis/15-5.htm">Genesis 15:5</a>). It also serves to organize the tribes for military and inheritance purposes as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. The genealogies emphasize the continuity of God's covenant with Israel through successive generations.<p><b>The Hanochite clan from Hanoch,</b><br>Hanoch was one of Reuben's sons, and his descendants formed the Hanochite clan. The naming of clans after patriarchs was a common practice, reflecting the importance of family lineage and identity in ancient Israelite society. This practice also helped maintain tribal organization and inheritance rights. The name Hanoch means "dedicated" or "initiated," which may reflect the hope or character attributed to him by his family.<p><b>The Palluite clan from Pallu,</b><br>Pallu was another son of Reuben, and his descendants formed the Palluite clan. The mention of these clans underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to multiply the descendants of the patriarchs. The name Pallu means "distinguished" or "separated," which could indicate a notable characteristic or role within the tribe. The Palluites, like other clans, would have had specific roles and responsibilities within the tribal structure, contributing to the overall functioning and identity of the tribe of Reuben.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/r/reuben.htm">Reuben</a></b><br>The firstborn son of Jacob (Israel) and Leah. Reuben's actions and his tribe's history are significant in the account of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hanoch.htm">Hanoch</a></b><br>A descendant of Reuben, from whom the Hanochite clan is named. His name means "dedicated" or "initiated" in Hebrew.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/pallu.htm">Pallu</a></b><br>Another descendant of Reuben, from whom the Palluite clan is named. His name means "distinguished" or "separated" in Hebrew.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The name given to Jacob after wrestling with God, representing the nation of Israel, which is composed of the twelve tribes descended from his sons.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_census.htm">The Census</a></b><br>Numbers 26 records a census of the Israelite men able to go to war, taken in the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho, as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_lineage_and_legacy.htm">The Importance of Lineage and Legacy</a></b><br>Understanding the significance of family lineage in biblical times helps us appreciate the continuity of God's promises through generations. Reflect on how your own family history and spiritual legacy can impact future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_actions.htm">Consequences of Actions</a></b><br>Reuben's actions had long-lasting effects on his descendants. Consider how personal choices can have far-reaching consequences, both positive and negative, on those who come after us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a></b><br>Despite human failings, God remains faithful to His covenant with Israel. This encourages us to trust in God's promises, knowing that He is steadfast even when we falter.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Community in God's Plan</a></b><br>The census highlights the collective identity of the tribes of Israel. Reflect on the importance of community and how each member contributes to the fulfillment of God's purposes.<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/why_is_the_tribe_of_reuben_important.htm">What is the significance of the Tribe of Reuben?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/names_and_meanings_of_israel's_tribes.htm">What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_rapid_tribe_growth_in_numbers_26_plausible.htm">Is the quick replenishment of certain tribes after mass deaths (Numbers 26) plausible without any record of extraordinary birth rates or other means of population growth? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/any_historical_proof_of_moses'_warnings.htm">Numbers 32:23: Are there any historical or archaeological records that corroborate Moses' warnings about sin and its consequences for these tribes?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The children of Reuben.</span> The four names here registered as distinguishing families within the tribe of Reuben agree with the lists given in <a href="/genesis/46-9.htm">Genesis 46:9</a>; <a href="/exodus/6-14.htm">Exodus 6:14</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/5-3.htm">1 Chronicles 5:3</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/26-5.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">Reuben</span><br /><span class="heb">רְאוּבֵ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(rə·’ū·ḇên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7205.htm">Strong's 7205: </a> </span><span class="str2">Reuben -- 'behold a son!' oldest son of Jacob, also his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the firstborn</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכ֣וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1060.htm">Strong's 1060: </a> </span><span class="str2">Firstborn, chief</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[These were] the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·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 Reuben:</span><br /><span class="heb">רְאוּבֵ֗ן</span> <span class="translit">(rə·’ū·ḇên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7205.htm">Strong's 7205: </a> </span><span class="str2">Reuben -- 'behold a son!' oldest son of Jacob, also his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">The Hanochite</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחֲנֹכִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥă·nō·ḵî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2599.htm">Strong's 2599: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hanochites -- a Chanokite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">clan</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁפַּ֣חַת</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 Hanoch,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲנוֹךְ֙</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·nō·wḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2585.htm">Strong's 2585: </a> </span><span class="str2">Enoch -- four Israelites, sons of Cain, Jered, Midian and Reuben</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Palluite</span><br /><span class="heb">הַפַּלֻּאִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(hap·pal·lu·’î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6384.htm">Strong's 6384: </a> </span><span class="str2">Descendant of Pallu</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 Pallu,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְפַלּ֕וּא</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄al·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6396.htm">Strong's 6396: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pallu -- a son of Reuben</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/26-5.htm">Numbers 26:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/26-5.htm">Numbers 26:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/26-5.htm">Numbers 26:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/26-5.htm">Numbers 26:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/26-5.htm">Numbers 26:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/26-5.htm">Numbers 26:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/26-5.htm">Numbers 26:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/26-5.htm">Numbers 26:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/26-5.htm">Numbers 26:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/26-5.htm">Numbers 26:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/26-5.htm">OT Law: Numbers 26:5 Reuben the firstborn of Israel (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/26-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 26:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 26:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/26-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 26:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 26:6" /></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>