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Eliab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the son of Pallu <i>was</i> Eliab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The son of Pallu: Eliab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The son of Pallu: Eliab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the son of Pallu: Eliab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the son of Pallu: Eliab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The son of Pallu: Eliab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The son of Pallu was Eliab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The son of Pallu was Eliab. <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 Pallu: Eliab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Pallu was the father of Eliab <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 Pallu; Eliab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Eliab was the son of Pallu, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The descendants of Pallu were Eliab <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now Pallu's son was Eliab. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Pallu's descendant was Eliab.<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 Pallu: Eliab.<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 Phallu; Eliab.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the son of Pallu was Eliab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The son of Pallu: Eliab. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the son of Pallu [is] Eliab;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the son of Pallu is Eliab;<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 Pella Eliab.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The son of Phallu was Eliab. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The son of Phallu: Eliab;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />From Pallu descended Eliab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And the descendants of Pallu: Eliab.<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 son of Pallu, Eliab.<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 Pallu: Eliab.<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 Pallu: Eliab.<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 Phallu <i>were</i> Eliab, -<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/26-8.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=7934" 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">7</span>These were the clans of Reuben, and their registration numbered 43,730. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">Now the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/6396.htm" title="6396: p̄al·lū (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Reuben. From palah; distinguished; Pallu, an Israelite.">of Pallu</a> <a href="/hebrew/446.htm" title="446: ’ĕ·lî·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- God is father, the name of several Isr. From 'el and 'ab; God of father; Eliab, the name of six Israelites.">was Eliab,</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>and the sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. It was Dathan and Abiram, chosen by the congregation, who fought against Moses and Aaron with the followers of Korah who rebelled against the LORD.…<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/46-9.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/5-3.htm">1 Chronicles 5:3</a></span><br />The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Genesis 49:3-4</a></span><br />Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power. / Uncontrolled as the waters, you will no longer excel, because you went up to your father’s bed, onto my couch, and defiled it.<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/37-21.htm">Genesis 37:21-22</a></span><br />When Reuben heard this, he tried to rescue Joseph from their hands. “Let us not take his life,” he said. / “Do not shed his blood. Throw him into this pit in the wilderness, but do not lay a hand on him.” Reuben said this so that he could rescue Joseph from their hands and return him to his father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/42-37.htm">Genesis 42:37</a></span><br />Then Reuben said to his father, “You may kill my two sons if I fail to bring him back to you. Put him in my care, and I will return him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-5.htm">Genesis 49:5-7</a></span><br />Simeon and Levi are brothers; their swords are weapons of violence. / May I never enter their council; may I never join their assembly. For they kill men in their anger, and hamstring oxen on a whim. / Cursed be their anger, for it is strong, and their wrath, for it is cruel! I will disperse them in Jacob and scatter them in Israel.<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</a></span><br />These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun,<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</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,<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">And the sons of Pallu; Eliab.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-16.htm">Numbers 1:16</a></b></br> These <i>were</i> the renowned of the congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers, heads of thousands in Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/16-1.htm">Numbers 16:1,2</a></b></br> Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took <i>men</i>: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/106-17.htm">Psalm 106:17</a></b></br> The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/16-12.htm">Eliab</a> <a href="/numbers/16-12.htm">Eli'ab</a> <a href="/numbers/26-5.htm">Pallu</a> <a href="/numbers/26-5.htm">Phallu</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/26-9.htm">Eliab</a> <a href="/numbers/26-9.htm">Eli'ab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-3.htm">Pallu</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-3.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>Now the son of Pallu</b><br>Pallu was one of the sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Jacob. Reuben's descendants are significant in the tribal structure of Israel, though Reuben himself lost his birthright due to his transgression with Bilhah (<a href="/genesis/35-22.htm">Genesis 35:22</a>). The tribe of Reuben settled east of the Jordan River, in a region known for its pastoral lands. This geographical location often placed them in a vulnerable position, both politically and spiritually, as they were somewhat isolated from the other tribes. The mention of Pallu here connects to the broader narrative of the Reubenites and their role in Israel's history.<p><b>was Eliab</b><br>Eliab, the son of Pallu, is noted in the genealogical records of the Israelites. His name means "God is Father," which reflects the theocentric naming conventions of the time, emphasizing the Israelites' relationship with God. Eliab's lineage is significant as it connects to the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram (Numbers 16), where Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, played a crucial role. This rebellion against Moses and Aaron highlights themes of authority, divine appointment, and judgment. The story serves as a warning against pride and disobedience, illustrating the consequences of challenging God's chosen leaders. Eliab's mention here underscores the importance of family lineage in understanding the unfolding narrative of Israel's journey and the lessons derived from their experiences.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/pallu.htm">Pallu</a></b><br>Pallu is one of the sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Jacob. He is part of the tribe of Reuben, which is one of the twelve tribes of Israel. His lineage is significant in the census of the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliab.htm">Eliab</a></b><br>Eliab is the son of Pallu. He is mentioned in the context of the census taken in the wilderness, which is a critical event in the history of Israel as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_census.htm">The Census</a></b><br>This event is part of the second census of the Israelites, as recorded in the Book of Numbers. It was conducted to count the new generation of Israelites who would enter the Promised Land after the previous generation had perished in the wilderness.<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 were counted and their lineage recorded, Christians are part of a spiritual lineage through faith 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. Despite the failures of the previous generation, God continues His plan through their descendants.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_god's_promises.htm">Preparation for God's Promises</a></b><br>The census was a preparation for entering the Promised Land. Similarly, believers are called to prepare their hearts and lives for the fulfillment of God's promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/accountability_and_responsibility.htm">Accountability and Responsibility</a></b><br>Each individual counted in the census had a role in the community. Christians are reminded of their responsibility within the body of Christ.<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/musical_terms_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Abiram in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_benjamin's_lineages.htm">In 1 Chronicles 8:1-2, how can these names and lineages of Benjamin be reconciled with variations in other Old Testament genealogies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_benjamin's_tallies_differ.htm">1 Chronicles 7:6-11 - Why do these tribal tallies for Benjamin differ from similar counts in Numbers and other books?</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><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 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the sons of Pallu.</span> This particular genealogy is added because of the special interest which attached to the fate of certain members of the family. The plural "sons" is to be explained here not from the fact (which has nothing to do with it) that several grandsons are afterwards mentioned, but from the fact that <span class="hebrew">וּבְנֵי</span> ("and the sons") was the conventional heading of a family list, and was written doom by the transcriber before he noticed that only one name followed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/26-8.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">Now the son</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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 Pallu</span><br /><span class="heb">פַלּ֖וּא</span> <span class="translit">(p̄al·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 /><br /><span class="word">was Eliab,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלִיאָֽב׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lî·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_446.htm">Strong's 446: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eliab -- 'God is father', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/26-8.htm">Numbers 26:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/26-8.htm">Numbers 26:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/26-8.htm">Numbers 26:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/26-8.htm">Numbers 26:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/26-8.htm">Numbers 26:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/26-8.htm">Numbers 26:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/26-8.htm">Numbers 26:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/26-8.htm">Numbers 26:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/26-8.htm">Numbers 26:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/26-8.htm">Numbers 26:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/26-8.htm">OT Law: Numbers 26:8 The sons of Pallu: Eliab (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/26-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 26:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 26:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/26-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 26:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 26:9" /></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>