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The Gunite clan, named after their ancestor Guni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Naphtali according to their clans: of Jahzeel, the clan of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the clan of the Gunites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Naphtali by their clans: The Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel, the Gunite clan from Guni,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>Of</i> the sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites: of Guni, the family of the Gunites:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The sons of Naphtali according to their families <i>were:</i> of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;<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 Naphtali by their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Naphtali according to their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The sons of Naphtali according to their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The sons of Naphtali according to their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Of the sons of Naphtali according to their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Naphtali’s descendants by their clans: the Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel; the Gunite clan from Guni;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Naphtali&#8217s descendants by their clans: the Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel; the Gunite clan from Guni; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites: of Guni, the family of the Gunites:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The families descended from [Naphtali] were the family of Jahzeel, the family of Guni,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The tribe of Naphtali: the clans of Jahzeel, Guni, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The tribe of Naphtali, listed according to their families, included: From Jahzeel, the family of the descendants of Jahzeel; from Guni, the family of the descendants of Guni; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Naphtali by their clans: The Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel, the Gunite clan from Guni,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The Naphtalites by their families: from Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; from Guni, the family of the Gunites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The descendants of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Of the sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites: of Guni, the family of the Gunites:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Sons of Naphtali by their families: of Jahzeel [is] the family of the Jahzeelite; of Guni the family of the Gunite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Sons of Naphtali by their families: of Jahzeel is the family of the Jahzeelite; of Guni the family of the Gunite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Naphtali according to their families: to Jahzeel, the families of the Jahzeelites; to Guni the families of the Gunites.<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 Nephtali by their kindreds: Jesiel, of whom is the family of the Jesielites: Guni, of whom is the family of the Gunites: <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 Naphtali by their kinships: Jahzeel, from whom is the family of the Jahzeelites; Guni, from whom is the family of the Gunites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The descendants of Naphtali by their clans were: through Jahzeel, the clan of the Jahzeelites; through Guni, the clan of the Gunites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The descendants of Naphtali by their clans: of Jahzeel, the clan of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the clan of the Gunites;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The sops of Naphtali after their families: Nahzeel, the family of the Nahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;<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 Naphtali by their families: Nakhtsayel, the family of Nakhtsayel: Guni, the family of Guni.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Nephthali according to their families; to Asiel, the family of the Asielites; to Gauni, the family of the Gaunites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/26-48.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=8244" 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 Naphtali</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">48</span><span class="highl"><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/5321.htm" title="5321: nap̄·tā·lî (N-proper-ms) -- From pathal; my wrestling; Naphtali, a son of Jacob, with the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Naphtali</a> <a href="/hebrew/4940.htm" title="4940: lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯām (Prep-l:: N-fpc:: 3mp) -- From shaphah; a family, i.e. Circle of relatives; figuratively, a class, a species or sort; by extens. A tribe or people.">by their clans:</a> <a href="/hebrew/3184.htm" title="3184: hay·yaḥ·ṣə·’ê·lî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Jahzeel. Patronymically from Yachts'el; a Jachtseelite or descendants of Jachtseel.">The Jahzeelite</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/3183.htm" title="3183: lə·yaḥ·ṣə·’êl (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- God apportions, a son of Naphtali. From chatsah and 'el; God will allot; Jachtseel, an Israelite.">from Jahzeel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1477.htm" title="1477: hag·gū·nî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Guni. Patronymically from Guwniy; a Gunite or descendants of Guni.">the Gunite</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/1476.htm" title="1476: lə·ḡū·nî (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. Probably from ganan; protected; Guni, the name of two Israelites.">from Guni,</a> </span><span class="reftext">49</span>the Jezerite clan from Jezer, and the Shillemite clan from Shillem.…<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/46-16.htm">Genesis 46:16</a></span><br />The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13</a></span><br />Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-18.htm">Deuteronomy 33:18-19</a></span><br />Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-10.htm">Joshua 19:10-16</a></span><br />The third lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Zebulun: The border of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid. / It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. / From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-14.htm">Judges 5:14</a></span><br />Some came from Ephraim, with their roots in Amalek; Benjamin came with your people after you. The commanders came down from Machir, the bearers of the marshal’s staff from Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">1 Chronicles 12:33-34</a></span><br />From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David. / From Naphtali: 1,000 commanders, accompanied by 37,000 men with shield and spear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-19.htm">1 Chronicles 27:19</a></span><br />over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a></span><br />Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-13.htm">Ezekiel 48:13</a></span><br />Bordering the territory of the priests, the Levites shall have an area 25,000 cubits long and 10,000 cubits wide. The whole length will be 25,000 cubits, and the width 10,000 cubits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-15</a></span><br />Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-5.htm">Matthew 10:5-6</a></span><br />These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go onto the road of the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. / Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-13.htm">Mark 3:13-19</a></span><br />Then Jesus went up on the mountain and called for those He wanted, and they came to Him. / He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach, / and to have authority to drive out demons. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-12.htm">Luke 6:12-16</a></span><br />In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God. / When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles: / Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-43.htm">John 1:43-44</a></span><br />The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.” / Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a></span><br />When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Of the sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites: of Guni, the family of the Gunites:</p><p class="hdg">Shillem</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/7-13.htm">1 Chronicles 7:13</a></b></br> The sons of Naphtali; Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum, the sons of Bilhah.</p><p class="hdg">Shallum </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/26-45.htm">Clan</a> <a href="/numbers/26-47.htm">Clans</a> <a href="/numbers/26-45.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/genesis/46-24.htm">Jahzeel</a> <a href="/numbers/13-14.htm">Naphtali</a> <a href="/numbers/13-14.htm">Naph'tali</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/26-49.htm">Clan</a> <a href="/numbers/26-50.htm">Clans</a> <a href="/numbers/32-39.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/genesis/46-24.htm">Jahzeel</a> <a href="/numbers/26-50.htm">Naphtali</a> <a href="/numbers/26-50.htm">Naph'tali</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>These were the descendants of Naphtali by their clans:</b><br>The tribe of Naphtali was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, named after Naphtali, the sixth son of Jacob and the second son of Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. This enumeration of the descendants by clans is part of a larger census taken in the plains of Moab, as the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land. The census was crucial for organizing the distribution of land and for military purposes. The tribe of Naphtali was known for its valor and played a significant role in Israel's history, including in the time of the Judges and the monarchy.<p><b>The Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel,</b><br>Jahzeel was the first son of Naphtali, and his descendants formed the Jahzeelite clan. The naming of clans after patriarchal figures was a common practice, reflecting the importance of family lineage and heritage in Israelite society. This clan, like others, would have had its own distinct identity and role within the tribe. The mention of Jahzeel connects to the broader narrative of the Israelites' journey and settlement, emphasizing the continuity of God's promise to Abraham regarding his descendants.<p><b>the Gunite clan from Guni,</b><br>Guni was another son of Naphtali, and his descendants formed the Gunite clan. The clan system was integral to the social and military structure of ancient Israel. Each clan had responsibilities and privileges, contributing to the tribe's overall function. The Gunite clan, like others, would have been involved in the conquest and settlement of Canaan. The mention of Guni and his descendants highlights the fulfillment of God's covenant promises, as each clan represents a tangible link to the patriarchs and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/naphtali.htm">Naphtali</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Naphtali, the sixth son of Jacob and Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. The tribe of Naphtali was known for its warriors and played a significant role in the conquest of Canaan.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jahzeel.htm">Jahzeel</a></b><br>A descendant of Naphtali, Jahzeel is the progenitor of the Jahzeelite clan. His name means "God apportions" or "God divides," reflecting the divine allocation of land and blessings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/guni.htm">Guni</a></b><br>Another descendant of Naphtali, Guni is the forefather of the Gunite clan. The name Guni means "protected" or "defended," indicating a sense of divine protection over his lineage.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/clans_of_naphtali.htm">Clans of Naphtali</a></b><br>The clans mentioned in this verse are part of the census taken by Moses and Eleazar, the priest, as the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land. This census was crucial for organizing the distribution of land among the tribes.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/census_in_the_wilderness.htm">Census in the Wilderness</a></b><br>This event marks the second census of the Israelites in the wilderness, highlighting God's faithfulness in preserving His people despite their trials and rebellions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_preservation.htm">God's Faithfulness in Preservation</a></b><br>The census in <a href="/bsb/numbers/26.htm">Numbers 26</a> demonstrates God's faithfulness in preserving His people through the wilderness. Despite their disobedience, God remains committed to His covenant promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_names_and_identity.htm">Significance of Names and Identity</a></b><br>The names Jahzeel and Guni reflect aspects of God's character and His relationship with His people. Understanding the meaning of biblical names can deepen our appreciation of God's work in history.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_spiritual_heritage.htm">Importance of Spiritual Heritage</a></b><br>The clans of Naphtali remind us of the importance of spiritual heritage and the role of family in passing down faith. We are called to be stewards of the spiritual legacy we have received.<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, we must prepare our hearts and lives to receive and walk in the promises God has for us.<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/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/what_is_god's_workmanship.htm">Who was Zebulun in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_moab's_fate_sealed_in_jer._48_1-39.htm">Why does Jeremiah 48:1-39 repeatedly portray divine retaliation against Moab with no apparent path for redemption?</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><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 48.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The sons of Naphtali.</span> As in <a href="/genesis/46-24.htm">Genesis 46:24</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/7-13.htm">1 Chronicles 7:13</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/26-48.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">[These were] the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֤י</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 Naphtali</span><br /><span class="heb">נַפְתָּלִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·tā·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5321.htm">Strong's 5321: </a> </span><span class="str2">Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by their clans:</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural<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">The Jahzeelite</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיַּחְצְאֵלִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yaḥ·ṣə·’ê·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3184.htm">Strong's 3184: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jahzeelites -- descendants of Jahzeel</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 Jahzeel,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְיַ֨חְצְאֵ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(lə·yaḥ·ṣə·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3183.htm">Strong's 3183: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jahzeel -- 'God apportions', a son of Naphtali</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Gunite</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגּוּנִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gū·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1477.htm">Strong's 1477: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gunites -- a Gunite</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 Guni,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְגוּנִ֕י</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḡū·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1476.htm">Strong's 1476: </a> </span><span class="str2">Guni -- two Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/26-48.htm">Numbers 26:48 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/26-48.htm">Numbers 26:48 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/26-48.htm">Numbers 26:48 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/26-48.htm">Numbers 26:48 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/26-48.htm">Numbers 26:48 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/26-48.htm">Numbers 26:48 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/26-48.htm">Numbers 26:48 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/26-48.htm">Numbers 26:48 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/26-48.htm">Numbers 26:48 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/26-48.htm">Numbers 26:48 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/26-48.htm">OT Law: Numbers 26:48 The sons of Naphtali after their families: (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/26-47.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 26:47"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 26:47" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/26-49.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 26:49"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 26:49" /></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>