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The Hepherites, named after their ancestor Hepher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and of Shemida, the clan of the Shemidaites; and of Hepher, the clan of the Hepherites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the Shemidaite clan from Shemida, and the Hepherite clan from Hepher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And <i>of</i> Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites: and <i>of</i> Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>of</i> Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; <i>of</i> Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and <i>of</i> Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; and <i>of</i> Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and <i>of</i> Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; and <i>of</i> Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and <i>of</i> Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; and <i>of</i> Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the Shemidaite clan from Shemida; the Hepherite clan from Hepher;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the Shemidaite clan from Shemida; the Hepherite clan from Hepher; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites: and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />the family of Shemida, and the family of Hepher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Shemida, and Hepher. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />from Shemida, the family of the descendants of Shemida; and from Hepher, the family of the descendants of Hepher. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />from Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; from Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; and Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites: and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the Shemidaite clan from Shemida, and the Hepherite clan from Hepher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; and Hepher, the family of the Hepherites. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and of Shemida the family of the Shemidaite; and of Hepher the family of the Hepherite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and of Shemida the family of the Shemidaite; and of Hepher the family of the Hepherite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Shemida, the families of the Shemidaites; and Hepher, the families of the Hepherites.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Semida, of whom is the family of the Semidaites: and Hepher, of whom is the family of the Hepherites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and Shemida, from whom is the family of the Shemidaites; and Hepher, from whom is the family of the Hepherites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />through Shemida, the clan of the Shemidaites; through Hepher, the clan of the Hepherites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and of Shemida, the clan of the Shemidaites; and of Hepher, the clan of the Hepherites.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Shamida, the family of Shamida: Khaphar, the family of Khaphar:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />To Symaer, the family of the Symaerites; and to Opher, the family of the Opherites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/26-32.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=8116" 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 Manasseh</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">31</span>the Asrielite clan from Asriel, the Shechemite clan from Shechem, <span class="reftext">32</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8062.htm" title="8062: haš·šə·mî·ḏā·‘î (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Shemida. Patronymically from Shmiyda'; a Shemidaite or descendants of Shemida.">the Shemidaite</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/8061.htm" title="8061: ū·šə·mî·ḏā‘ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Name of knowing, a man of Manasseh. Apparently from shem and yada'; name of knowing; Shemida, an Israelite.">from Shemida,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2662.htm" title="2662: ha·ḥep̄·rî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Hepher. Patronymically from Chepher; a Chephrite or descendants of Chepher.">and the Hepherite</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/2660.htm" title="2660: wə·ḥê·p̄er (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From chaphar or chapher; a pit of shame; Chepher, a place in Palestine; also the name of three Israelites.">from Hepher.</a> </span><span class="reftext">33</span>Now Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons but only daughters. The names of his daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.…<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/46-13.htm">Genesis 46:13</a></span><br />The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puvah, Job, and Shimron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-1.htm">1 Chronicles 7:1</a></span><br />The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/1-28.htm">Numbers 1:28-29</a></span><br />From the sons of Issachar, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, / those registered to the tribe of Issachar numbered 54,400.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/2-14.htm">Numbers 2:14-15</a></span><br />Next will be the tribe of Gad. The leader of the Gadites is Eliasaph son of Deuel, / and his division numbers 45,650.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/10-18.htm">Numbers 10:18-19</a></span><br />Then the divisions of the camp of Reuben set out under their standard, with Elizur son of Shedeur in command. / Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai was over the division of the tribe of Simeon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/13-7.htm">Numbers 13:7</a></span><br />from the tribe of Issachar, Igal son of Joseph;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-5.htm">Numbers 26:5-6</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, / the Hezronite clan from Hezron, and the Carmite clan from Carmi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/17-1.htm">Joshua 17:1-2</a></span><br />Now this was the allotment for the tribe of Manasseh as Joseph’s firstborn son, namely for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh and father of the Gileadites, who had received Gilead and Bashan because Machir was a man of war. / So this allotment was for the rest of the descendants of Manasseh—the clans of Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem, Hepher, and Shemida. These are the other male descendants of the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph.<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/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a></span><br />From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-18.htm">1 Chronicles 27:18</a></span><br />over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;<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="/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="/john/1-45.htm">John 1:45</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-8.htm">Acts 7:8</a></span><br />Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites: and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.</p><p class="hdg">Zelophehad</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/27-1.htm">Numbers 27:1</a></b></br> Then came the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph: and these <i>are</i> the names of his daughters; Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/36-10.htm">Numbers 36:10-12</a></b></br> Even as the LORD commanded Moses, so did the daughters of Zelophehad: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/26-31.htm">Clan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-36.htm">Hepher</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-19.htm">Shemi'da</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/26-35.htm">Clan</a> <a href="/numbers/26-33.htm">Hepher</a> <a href="/joshua/17-2.htm">Shemi'da</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>the Shemidaite clan from Shemida</b><br>The Shemidaite clan is one of the families within the tribe of Manasseh, one of the sons of Joseph. The name Shemida means "name of knowledge" or "renowned," which may reflect the characteristics or aspirations of this family. The tribe of Manasseh was divided into several clans, each named after a descendant of Manasseh. This division is significant as it reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the multiplication of his descendants. The Shemidaite clan's mention here underscores the importance of family lineage and inheritance in Israelite society, as land and identity were closely tied to one's clan.<p><b>and the Hepherite clan from Hepher</b><br>The Hepherite clan is another family within the tribe of Manasseh. Hepher is noted as a descendant of Manasseh, and the name means "a well" or "a pit," which could indicate a geographical feature associated with this family or a characteristic of their ancestral land. The mention of the Hepherite clan is significant in the broader biblical narrative, as Hepher is also the father of Zelophehad, whose daughters famously petitioned Moses for the right to inherit their father's land in the absence of male heirs (<a href="/numbers/27.htm">Numbers 27:1-11</a>). This event led to a change in the inheritance laws of Israel, highlighting the evolving understanding of justice and equity within the community. The Hepherite clan's inclusion in this census underscores the importance of each family unit in the distribution of the Promised Land, as well as the ongoing fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/shemida.htm">Shemida</a></b><br>Shemida is one of the descendants of Manasseh, the son of Joseph. The Shemidaite clan is named after him, indicating his role as a patriarchal figure within the tribe of Manasseh.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hepher.htm">Hepher</a></b><br>Hepher is another descendant of Manasseh, and the Hepherite clan is named after him. He is significant as the father of Zelophehad, whose daughters later play a crucial role in Israelite inheritance laws.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_census_of_israel.htm">The Census of Israel</a></b><br>Numbers 26 records the second census of the Israelites in the wilderness, taken after the plague as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. This census is crucial for organizing the tribes and distributing the land.<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 one's heritage and lineage is crucial in the biblical account, as it connects individuals to God's promises and covenants. Reflect on how your spiritual heritage shapes your identity and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_fulfillment_of_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of Promises</a></b><br>The census and subsequent land allotment demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Trust in God's faithfulness in your life, even when the fulfillment seems distant.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_women_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Women in God's Plan</a></b><br>The account of Zelophehad's daughters, connected to the Hepherite clan, underscores the value and role of women in God's plan. Consider how God uses both men and women to accomplish His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_inheritance.htm">Preparation for Inheritance</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land, we are called to prepare for our spiritual inheritance. Reflect on how you are preparing for the eternal promises God has for you.<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/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/do_numbers_26_genealogies_align_or_differ.htm">Do the detailed genealogies in Numbers 26 align consistently with other biblical genealogies, or are there discrepancies that suggest later editing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/ahaziah's_age_as_king.htm">How old was Ahaziah when he became king? (2 Kings 8:26 vs. 2 Chronicles 22:2)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_numbers_1_46_and_26_51_differ.htm">Why does this census differ from earlier tallies (compare Numbers 1:46 and 26:51) if both claimed divine verification?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/26-32.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">the Shemidaite</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְּׁמִידָעִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šə·mî·ḏā·‘î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8062.htm">Strong's 8062: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shemidaites -- a Shemidaite</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 Shemida,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׁמִידָ֕ע</span> <span class="translit">(ū·šə·mî·ḏā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8061.htm">Strong's 8061: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shemida -- 'name of knowing', a man of Manasseh</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] the Hepherite</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽחֶפְרִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥep̄·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2662.htm">Strong's 2662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hepherites -- a Chephrite</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 Hepher.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחֵ֕פֶר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥê·p̄er)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2660.htm">Strong's 2660: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hepher -- three Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/26-32.htm">Numbers 26:32 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/26-32.htm">Numbers 26:32 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/26-32.htm">Numbers 26:32 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/26-32.htm">Numbers 26:32 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/26-32.htm">Numbers 26:32 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/26-32.htm">Numbers 26:32 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/26-32.htm">Numbers 26:32 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/26-32.htm">Numbers 26:32 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/26-32.htm">Numbers 26:32 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/26-32.htm">Numbers 26:32 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/26-32.htm">OT Law: Numbers 26:32 And of Shemida the family (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/26-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 26:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 26:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/26-33.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 26:33"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 26:33" /></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>