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<a href="/nkjv/numbers/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Now the children of Reuben, Israel’s oldest son, their genealogies by their families, by their fathers’ house, according to the number of names, every male individually, from twenty years old and above, all who were able to go to war: <a href="/nasb_/numbers/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now the sons of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn, their descendants by their families, by their fathers’ households, according to the number of names, head by head, every male from twenty years old and upward, whoever was able to go to war, <a href="/nasb/numbers/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now the sons of Reuben, Israel&#8217s firstborn, their genealogical registration by their families, by their fathers&#8217 households, according to the number of names, head by head, every male from twenty years old and upward, whoever was able to go out to war, <a href="/nasb77/numbers/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now the sons of Reuben, Israel’s first-born, their genealogical registration by their families, by their fathers’ households, according to the number of names, head by head, every male from twenty years old and upward, whoever was able to go out to war, <a href="/lsb/numbers/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now the sons of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn, their genealogical registration by their families, by their fathers’ households, according to the number of names, head by head, every male from twenty years old and upward, whoever was able to go out to war, <a href="/amp/numbers/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The sons of Reuben, Israel’s (Jacob’s) firstborn, their generations, by their families (clans), by their fathers’ households, according to the number of names, head by head, every male from twenty years old and upward, all who were able to go to war: <a href="/csb/numbers/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The descendants of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel: according to their family records by their clans and their ancestral families, counting one by one the names of every male twenty years old or more, everyone who could serve in the army, <a href="/hcsb/numbers/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The descendants of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel: according to their family records by their clans and their ancestral houses, counting one by one the names of every male 20 years old or more, everyone who could serve in the army, <a href="/asv/numbers/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the children of Reuben, Israel's first-born, their generations, by their families, by their fathers' houses, according to the number of the names, by their polls, every male from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war; <a href="/erv/numbers/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the children of Reuben, Israel's firstborn, their generations, by their families, by their fathers' houses, according to the number of the names, by their polls, every male from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war; <a href="/gwt/numbers/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The roster of families and households for the descendants of [Reuben], Israel's firstborn son, listed every man by name who was at least 20 years old and eligible for military duty. <a href="/isv/numbers/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> The genealogies of the descendants of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, were recorded individually, according to their tribes and ancestral houses, as were the names of all the men 20 years and above who could serve in the army. <a href="/msb/numbers/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> From the sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, according to the records of their clans and families, counting one by one the names of every male twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, <a href="/net/numbers/1.htm">NET Bible</a> And they were as follows: The descendants of Reuben, the firstborn son of Israel: According to the records of their clans and families, all the males twenty years old or older who could serve in the army were listed by name individually. <a href="/nheb/numbers/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now the descendants of Reuben, Israel?s firstborn, their generations, according to their families, by their fathers' houses, according to the number of the names, one by one, every male from twenty years old and upward, all who were able to go out to war; <a href="/wbt/numbers/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the children of Reuben, Israel's eldest son, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, by their polls, every male from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war; <a href="/web/numbers/1.htm">World English Bible</a> The children of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn, their generations, by their families, by their fathers’ houses, according to the number of the names, one by one, every male from twenty years old and upward, all who were able to go out to war: <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/numbers/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the sons of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn—their births, by their families, by the house of their fathers, in the number of names, by their counted heads, every male from a son of twenty years and upward, everyone going out to the host— <a href="/ylt/numbers/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the sons of Reuben, Israel's first-born -- their births, by their families, by the house of their fathers, in the number of names, by their polls, every male from a son of twenty years and upward, every one going out to the host -- <a href="/slt/numbers/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, shall be their generations, according to their families, according to the house of their fathers, according to the number of names, according to their heads, every male from the son of twenty years and above, all going forth to war.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/numbers/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Of Ruben the eldest son of Israel, by their generations and families and houses and names of every head, all that were of the male sex, from twenty years old and upward, that were able to go forth to war, <a href="/cpdv/numbers/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Of Ruben, the firstborn of Israel, by their generations and families and houses, and the names of each head, of all who were of the male sex, from twenty years and above, capable of going to war, <a href="/nabre/numbers/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Of the descendants of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, registered individually by name and lineage according to their clans and ancestral houses, every male of twenty years or more, everyone fit for military service: <a href="/nrsvce/numbers/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The descendants of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn, their lineage, in their clans, by their ancestral houses, according to the number of names, individually, every male from twenty years old and upward, everyone able to go to war:<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/numbers/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the children of Reuben, Israel's first-born, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, by their polls, every male from twenty years old and upward, all who were able to go forth to war in Israel; <a href="/hpbt/numbers/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And there were the children of Rubil, the firstborn of Israel in their families, for their tribes, for the house of their fathers, in the number of the names, every male for their Leaders, from a son of twenty years and above, everyone who goes out in the army in Israel.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/numbers/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the children of Reuben, Israel's first-born, their generations, by their families, by their fathers' houses, according to the number of names, by their polls, every male from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war; <a href="/sep/numbers/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the sons of Ruben the first-born of Israel according to their kindreds, according to their divisions, according to the houses of their families, according to the number of their names, according to their heads, were - all males from twenty years old and upward, every one that went out with the host - <a href="/parallel/numbers/1-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=118" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/numbers/1.htm">The Number of Every Tribe</a> …19just as the LORD had commanded Moses. So Moses numbered them in the Wilderness of Sinai: 20<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."></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.).">From the sons</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/1060.htm" title="1060: bə·ḵōr (N-msc) -- First-born. From bakar; firstborn; hence, chief.">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/8435.htm" title="8435: tō·wl·ḏō·ṯām (N-fpc:: 3mp) -- Generations. Or toldah; from yalad; descent, i.e. Family; history.">according to the records</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.">of their clans</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇō·ṯām (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">and families,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: lə·ḇêṯ (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4557.htm" title="4557: bə·mis·par (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Number, tally. From caphar; a number, definite or indefinite; also narration.">counting</a> <a href="/hebrew/1538.htm" title="1538: lə·ḡul·gə·lō·ṯām (Prep-l:: N-fpc:: 3mp) -- A skull, head, poll (of persons). By reduplication from galal; a skull; by implication, a head.">one</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šê·mō·wṯ (N-mp) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">by one the names</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">of every</a> <a href="/hebrew/2145.htm" title="2145: zā·ḵār (N-ms) -- Male. From zakar; properly, remembered, i.e. A male.">male</a> <a href="/hebrew/6242.htm" title="6242: ‘eś·rîm (Number-cp) -- Twenty. From eser; twenty; also twentieth.">twenty</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: mib·ben (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">years of age</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šā·nāh (N-fs) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4605.htm" title="4605: wā·ma‘·lāh (Conj-w:: Adv:: 3fs) -- From alah; properly, the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.">or older</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kōl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yō·ṣê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">who could serve</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣā·ḇā (N-cs) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">in the army,</a> 21those registered to the tribe of Reuben numbered 46,500.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/12-37.htm">Exodus 12:37</a> The Israelites journeyed from Rameses to Succoth with about 600,000 men on foot, besides women and children. <a href="/exodus/38-26.htm">Exodus 38:26</a> a beka per person, that is, half a shekel, according to the sanctuary shekel, from everyone twenty years of age or older who had crossed over to be numbered, a total of 603,550 men. <a href="/numbers/26-2.htm">Numbers 26:2</a> “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by the houses of their fathers—all those twenty years of age or older who can serve in the army of Israel.” <a href="/deuteronomy/1-15.htm">Deuteronomy 1:15</a> So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and respected men, and appointed them as leaders over you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens, and as officers for your tribes. <a href="/1_chronicles/5-18.htm">1 Chronicles 5:18</a> The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 warriors—valiant men who carried the shield and sword, drew the bow, and were trained for battle. <a href="/1_chronicles/7-5.htm">1 Chronicles 7:5</a> Their kinsmen belonging to all the families of Issachar who were mighty men of valor totaled 87,000, as listed in their genealogies. <a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">1 Chronicles 12:23</a> Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: <a href="/2_chronicles/17-14.htm">2 Chronicles 17:14-18</a> These are their numbers according to the houses of their fathers: From Judah, the commanders of thousands: Adnah the commander, and with him 300,000 mighty men of valor; / next to him, Jehohanan the commander, and with him 280,000; / and next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer for the LORD, and with him 200,000 mighty men of valor. ... <a href="/nehemiah/7-6.htm">Nehemiah 7:6-7</a> These are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar its king. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town, / accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel: <a href="/psalms/147-4.htm">Psalm 147:4</a> He determines the number of the stars; He calls them each by name. <a href="/matthew/1-2.htm">Matthew 1:2</a> Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. <a href="/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2</a> These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; <a href="/luke/2-4.htm">Luke 2:4</a> So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David. <a href="/john/1-45.htm">John 1:45</a> Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” <a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a> 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> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the children of Reuben, Israel's oldest son, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, by their polls, every male from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;<a href="/numbers/2-10.htm">Numbers 2:10,11</a> On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur… <a href="/numbers/26-5.htm">Numbers 26:5-7</a> Reuben, the eldest son of Israel: the children of Reuben; Hanoch, of whom cometh the family of the Hanochites: of Pallu, the family of the Palluites: … <a href="/genesis/29-32.htm">Genesis 29:32</a> And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/1-3.htm">Able</a> <a href="/numbers/1-10.htm">Children</a> <a href="/genesis/44-12.htm">Eldest</a> <a href="/numbers/1-18.htm">Families</a> <a href="/numbers/1-18.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-26.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/numbers/1-3.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-30.htm">Generations</a> <a href="/numbers/1-18.htm">House</a> <a href="/numbers/1-18.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/exodus/18-8.htm">Israel's</a> <a href="/numbers/1-2.htm">Male</a> <a href="/numbers/1-18.htm">Names</a> <a href="/numbers/1-18.htm">Polls</a> <a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/numbers/1-18.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/numbers/1-18.htm">Upward</a> <a href="/numbers/1-3.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/1-22.htm">Able</a> <a href="/numbers/1-22.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/26-5.htm">Eldest</a> <a href="/numbers/1-22.htm">Families</a> <a href="/numbers/1-22.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/numbers/3-2.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/numbers/1-22.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/numbers/1-22.htm">Generations</a> <a href="/numbers/1-22.htm">House</a> <a href="/numbers/1-22.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/numbers/1-45.htm">Israel's</a> <a href="/numbers/1-22.htm">Male</a> <a href="/numbers/1-22.htm">Names</a> <a href="/numbers/1-22.htm">Polls</a> <a href="/numbers/1-21.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/numbers/1-22.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/numbers/1-22.htm">Upward</a> <a href="/numbers/1-22.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 1</div>1. <a href="/numbers/1-1.htm">God commands Moses to number the people</a> 5. <a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">The princes of the tribes</a> 17. <a href="/numbers/1-17.htm">The number of every tribe</a> 47. <a href="/numbers/1-47.htm">The Levites are exempted for the service of the Lord</a> </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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Despite being the firstborn, Reuben lost his birthright due to an indiscretion with his father's concubine (<a href="/genesis/35-22.htm">Genesis 35:22, 49</a>:3-4). This tribe settled on the east side of the Jordan River, in a region known for its pasturelands (<a href="/numbers/32.htm">Numbers 32:1-5</a>). The tribe of Reuben often struggled with maintaining its prominence and influence among the tribes of Israel.the firstborn of Israel Reuben's status as the firstborn is significant in biblical tradition, as the firstborn typically held a place of honor and received a double portion of the inheritance. However, Reuben's actions led to a loss of this privilege, which was later transferred to Joseph's sons, Ephraim and Manasseh (<a href="/1_chronicles/5.htm">1 Chronicles 5:1-2</a>). This shift in birthright reflects the theme of God's sovereignty in choosing leaders and blessing those who are faithful.according to the records of their clans and families The organization of the tribes into clans and families highlights the importance of lineage and heritage in Israelite society. These records were crucial for maintaining tribal identity and inheritance rights. The detailed genealogies found throughout the Old Testament underscore the Israelites' emphasis on ancestry and God's covenant promises to Abraham's descendants.counting one by one the names of every male The census was a methodical process, emphasizing the importance of each individual within the community. This careful enumeration reflects the value placed on each member's contribution to the collective identity and mission of Israel. It also underscores the need for order and structure within the camp, as they prepared for their journey and eventual conquest of the Promised Land.twenty years of age or older The age of twenty was considered the age of maturity and responsibility in ancient Israel. It was the age at which males were eligible for military service and participation in communal decision-making. This age requirement ensured that those counted were capable of bearing arms and contributing to the defense and expansion of the nation.who could serve in the army Military service was a critical aspect of Israelite life, especially as they prepared to enter and conquer the land of Canaan. The ability to serve in the army was not only a matter of physical capability but also a demonstration of commitment to the community and faith in God's promises. This phrase also foreshadows the numerous battles Israel would face and the need for a strong, unified force to fulfill God's plan for His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/r/reuben.htm">Reuben</a> The firstborn son of Jacob (Israel) and Leah. Reuben's descendants are being counted in this census. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> Refers to Jacob, whose name was changed to Israel, and by extension, the nation that descended from him. 3. <a href="/topical/c/census.htm">Census</a> The event of counting the Israelite men eligible for military service, as commanded by God to Moses. 4. <a href="/topical/c/clans_and_families.htm">Clans and Families</a> The organizational structure of the Israelite society, emphasizing the importance of lineage and heritage. 5. <a href="/topical/m/military_service.htm">Military Service</a> The context of the census, focusing on those who are able to serve in the army, highlighting the preparation for future challenges.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_order_and_structure.htm">The Importance of Order and Structure</a> God values order and structure within His people, as seen in the detailed census. This reflects His nature and the importance of organization in our lives and communities. <a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_identity.htm">Heritage and Identity</a> Understanding our spiritual heritage is crucial. Just as the Israelites were organized by clans and families, Christians are part of a spiritual family with a rich heritage in Christ. <a href="/topical/p/preparedness_for_spiritual_battles.htm">Preparedness for Spiritual Battles</a> The census for military service reminds us of the need to be prepared for spiritual battles. <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a> encourages believers to put on the full armor of God. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a> Moses and Aaron's leadership in conducting the census highlights the importance of godly leadership in guiding and organizing God's people. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_across_generations.htm">Faithfulness Across Generations</a> God's faithfulness to the tribes of Israel across generations encourages us to trust in His promises and faithfulness in our own lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 1</a> <a href="/q/how_did_600,000_israelites_exit_egypt.htm">How could an estimated 600,000 Israelite men (plus families) have left Egypt without overwhelming logistical issues?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_reuben_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Reuben in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_tribe_of_reuben_important.htm">What is the significance of the Tribe of Reuben?</a> <a href="/q/who_are_the_sons_of_jacob.htm">Who are the Sons of Jacob?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/numbers/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) By their generations.--The toledoth, or generations, included the whole of the descendants of the head of the tribe (<a href="/genesis/5-1.htm" title="This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him;">Genesis 5:1</a>; <a href="/genesis/6-9.htm" title="These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.">Genesis 6:9</a>). <a href="/commentaries/numbers/1-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>From the sons בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Reuben, רְאוּבֵן֙ (rə·’ū·ḇên) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7205.htm">Strong's 7205: </a> Reuben -- 'behold a son!' oldest son of Jacob, also his desc the firstborn בְּכֹ֣ר (bə·ḵōr) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1060.htm">Strong's 1060: </a> Firstborn, chief of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc according to the records תּוֹלְדֹתָ֥ם (tō·wl·ḏō·ṯām) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8435.htm">Strong's 8435: </a> Descent, family, history of their clans לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֖ם (lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯām) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4940.htm">Strong's 4940: </a> A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people and families, אֲבֹתָ֑ם (’ă·ḇō·ṯām) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father counting בְּמִסְפַּ֤ר (bə·mis·par) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4557.htm">Strong's 4557: </a> A number, definite, indefinite, narration one לְגֻלְגְּלֹתָ֔ם (lə·ḡul·gə·lō·ṯām) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1538.htm">Strong's 1538: </a> A skull, head, poll (of persons) by one the names שֵׁמוֹת֙ (šê·mō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name of every כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every male זָכָ֗ר (zā·ḵār) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2145.htm">Strong's 2145: </a> Remembered, a male twenty עֶשְׂרִ֤ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6242.htm">Strong's 6242: </a> Twenty, twentieth years of age מִבֶּ֨ן (mib·ben) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son or older, וָמַ֔עְלָה (wā·ma‘·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4605.htm">Strong's 4605: </a> The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top everyone כֹּ֖ל (kōl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every who could serve יֹצֵ֥א (yō·ṣê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim in the army, צָבָֽא׃ (ṣā·ḇā) Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/1-20.htm">Numbers 1:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/numbers/1-20.htm">Numbers 1:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/numbers/1-20.htm">Numbers 1:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/numbers/1-20.htm">Numbers 1:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/numbers/1-20.htm">Numbers 1:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/1-20.htm">Numbers 1:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/1-20.htm">Numbers 1:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/1-20.htm">Numbers 1:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/1-20.htm">Numbers 1:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/numbers/1-20.htm">Numbers 1:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/numbers/1-20.htm">OT Law: Numbers 1:20 The children of Reuben Israel's firstborn their (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/1-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 1:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 1:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/1-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 1:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 1:21" /></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>