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The Hamulites, named after their ancestor Hamul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Perez were: of Hezron, the clan of the Hezronites; of Hamul, the clan of the Hamulites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And these were the descendants of Perez: the Hezronite clan from Hezron and the Hamulite clan from Hamul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Pharez were; of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites: of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Perez were: <i>of</i> Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; <i>of</i> Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.<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 Perez were: of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Perez were: of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the sons of Perez were: of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the sons of Perez were: of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Perez: of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The descendants of Perez: the Hezronite clan from Hezron; the Hamulite clan from Hamul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The descendants of Perez: the Hezronite clan from Hezron; the Hamulite clan from Hamul. <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 Perez were: of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.<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 Perez were; of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites: of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The descendants of Perez were the family of Hezron and the family of Hamul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The descendants of Perez included: From Hezron, the family of the descendants of Hezron; and from Hamul, the family of the descendants of Hamul. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And these were the descendants of Perez: the Hezronite clan from Hezron and the Hamulite clan from Hamul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And the Perezites were: from Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; from Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.<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 Perez were: of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; of Hamuel, the family of the Hamuelites. <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 Pharez were; of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites: of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Perez were: of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and sons of Perez are: of Hezron the family of the Hezronite; of Hamul the family of the Hamulite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and sons of Pharez are: of Hezron the family of the Hezronite; of Hamul the family of the Hamulite.<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 Pharez will be, for Hezron, the families of the Hezronites; for Hamul, the families of the Hamulites.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Moreover the sons of Phares were: Hesron, of whom is the family of the Hesronites: and Hamul, of whom is the family of the Hamulites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Moreover, the sons of Phares were: Hezron, from whom is the family of the Hezronites; and Hamul, from whom is the family of the Hamulites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The descendants of Perez were: through Hezron, the clan of the Hezronites; through Hamul, the clan of the Hamulites.<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 Perez were: of Hezron, the clan of the Hezronites; of Hamul, the clan of the Hamulites.<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 sons of Pharez were: of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.<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 Pharets were Khetsron, the family of Khetsron, Khamul, the family of Khamul.<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 Perez were: of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.<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 Phares were, to Asron, the family of the Asronites; to Jamun, the family of the Jamunites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/26-21.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=8034" 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 Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>These were the descendants of Judah by their clans: The Shelanite clan from Shelah, the Perezite clan from Perez, and the Zerahite clan from Zerah. <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><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.">And these were</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.).">the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/6557.htm" title="6557: p̄e·reṣ (N-proper-ms) -- Son of Judah and Tamar. The same as perets; Perets, the name of two Israelites.">of Perez:</a> <a href="/hebrew/2697.htm" title="2697: ha·ḥeṣ·rō·nî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Hezron. Patronymically from Chetsrown; a Chetsronite or descendants of Chetsron.">the Hezronite</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/2696.htm" title="2696: lə·ḥeṣ·rōn (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr., also two places in Judah. From chatser; court-yard; Chetsron, the name of a place in Palestine; also of two Israelites.">from Hezron</a> <a href="/hebrew/2539.htm" title="2539: he·ḥā·mū·lî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Hamul. Patronymically from Chamuwl: a Chamulite or descendants of Chamul.">and the Hamulite</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/2538.htm" title="2538: lə·ḥā·mūl (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Spared, grandson of Judah. From chamal; pitied; Chamul, an Israelite.">from Hamul.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>These were the clans of Judah, and their registration numbered 76,500.…<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/5-1.htm">1 Chronicles 5:1</a></span><br />These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright.<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="/deuteronomy/33-6.htm">Deuteronomy 33:6</a></span><br />Let Reuben live and not die, nor his men be few.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-1.htm">1 Chronicles 2:1-2</a></span><br />These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/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/44-18.htm">Genesis 44:18-34</a></span><br />Then Judah approached Joseph and said, “Sir, please let your servant speak personally to my lord. Do not be angry with your servant, for you are equal to Pharaoh himself. / My lord asked his servants, ‘Do you have a father or a brother?’ / And we answered, ‘We have an elderly father and a younger brother, the child of his old age. The boy’s brother is dead. He is the only one of his mother’s sons left, and his father loves him.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-8.htm">Genesis 49:8-12</a></span><br />Judah, your brothers shall praise you. Your hand shall be on the necks of your enemies; your father’s sons shall bow down to you. / Judah is a young lion—my son, you return from the prey. Like a lion he crouches and lies down; like a lioness, who dares to rouse him? / The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-2.htm">Matthew 1:2-3</a></span><br />Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.<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,</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 Pharez were; of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites: of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-26.htm">Numbers 1:26,27</a></b></br> Of the children of Judah, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/2-3.htm">Numbers 2:3,4</a></b></br> And on the east side toward the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah pitch throughout their armies: and Nahshon the son of Amminadab <i>shall be</i> captain of the children of Judah… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-8.htm">Genesis 49:8</a></b></br> Judah, thou <i>art he</i> whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand <i>shall be</i> in the neck of thine enemies; thy father's children shall bow down before thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/26-20.htm">Clan</a> <a href="/numbers/26-20.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/genesis/46-12.htm">Hamul</a> <a href="/exodus/6-14.htm">Hezron</a> <a href="/numbers/26-6.htm">Hezronite</a> <a href="/numbers/26-6.htm">Hezronites</a> <a href="/numbers/26-6.htm">Hez'ronites</a> <a href="/numbers/26-20.htm">Perez</a> <a href="/numbers/26-20.htm">Pharez</a> <a href="/genesis/46-12.htm">Pherez</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/26-23.htm">Clan</a> <a href="/numbers/26-23.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-5.htm">Hamul</a> <a href="/joshua/15-3.htm">Hezron</a> <a href="/numbers/26-6.htm">Hezronite</a> <a href="/numbers/26-6.htm">Hezronites</a> <a href="/numbers/26-6.htm">Hez'ronites</a> <a href="/numbers/33-19.htm">Perez</a> <a href="/ruth/4-12.htm">Pharez</a> <a href="/ruth/4-18.htm">Pherez</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'; 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His birth was significant because he broke out first, despite being the second twin, which is reflected in his name meaning "breach" or "breakthrough." Perez's lineage is crucial as it is through him that the line of David, and ultimately Jesus Christ, is traced (<a href="/ruth/4-18.htm">Ruth 4:18-22</a>, <a href="/matthew/1-3.htm">Matthew 1:3</a>). This highlights the theme of God's sovereignty and grace, as Perez's birth was the result of a complex and morally challenging situation, yet God used it to fulfill His redemptive purposes.<p><b>the Hezronite clan from Hezron</b><br>Hezron was a grandson of Judah and a son of Perez. The Hezronites became a significant clan within the tribe of Judah. Hezron is mentioned in the genealogies of <a href="/1_chronicles/2.htm">1 Chronicles 2</a> and is an ancestor of several important biblical figures, including King David. The mention of Hezron here underscores the importance of genealogies in maintaining tribal identities and inheritance rights in Israel. It also reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham to make his descendants numerous and significant.<p><b>and the Hamulite clan from Hamul.</b><br>Hamul was another son of Perez, and his descendants formed the Hamulite clan. While less is known about Hamul compared to Hezron, his inclusion in the census of <a href="/numbers/26.htm">Numbers 26</a> emphasizes the importance of every family line within the tribes of Israel. This reflects the biblical principle that every member of God's people has a role and place within His covenant community. The detailed recording of these clans also served practical purposes for land allocation and military organization as the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharez.htm">Pharez (Perez)</a></b><br>A son of Judah and Tamar, Pharez is an ancestor of the Hezronite and Hamulite clans. His lineage is significant in the genealogy of King David and ultimately Jesus Christ.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hezron.htm">Hezron</a></b><br>A descendant of Pharez, Hezron is the progenitor of the Hezronite clan. His name is associated with strength and enclosure, reflecting the growth and establishment of his lineage.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/hamul.htm">Hamul</a></b><br>Another descendant of Pharez, Hamul is the progenitor of the Hamulite clan. His name means "pitied" or "spared," indicating a sense of divine favor or mercy.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_hezronite_clan.htm">The Hezronite Clan</a></b><br>This clan is one of the subdivisions of the tribe of Judah, tracing its lineage back to Hezron.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_hamulite_clan.htm">The Hamulite Clan</a></b><br>Another subdivision of the tribe of Judah, this clan traces its lineage back to Hamul.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_lineage.htm">The Importance of Lineage</a></b><br>Understanding the genealogies in the Bible helps us see God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises through specific family lines, ultimately leading to the birth of Jesus Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a></b><br>The inclusion of Pharez, born out of a complex and morally challenging situation, shows how God can use all circumstances to bring about His divine purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_clans_in_israel.htm">The Role of Clans in Israel</a></b><br>The division into clans within the tribes of Israel highlights the importance of community and identity in God's plan for His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_favor_and_mercy.htm">Divine Favor and Mercy</a></b><br>The name "Hamul" reminds us of God's mercy and favor, which are evident throughout the history of Israel and in our lives today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_faithfulness.htm">Legacy and Faithfulness</a></b><br>The faithfulness of individuals in the lineage of Pharez, such as Boaz and David, serves as an example for us to live lives that honor God and impact future generations.<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/how_to_reconcile_differing_census_counts.htm">Numbers 3 - How do we reconcile these population figures with other biblical passages that present different census counts?</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/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_4_1-8_with_ot_lineages.htm">How do we reconcile the genealogies in 1 Chronicles 4:1-8 with other Old Testament passages that record different names and lineages?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_ephraim's_claims.htm">1 Chronicles 7:20-29 - Are there historical or archaeological records supporting Ephraim's vast numbers and territorial claims listed here?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/numbers/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) <span class= "bld">Of Hezron . . . --</span>Judah had five sons, but inasmuch as Er and Onan died childless, Hezron and Hamul were substituted in their place. (Comp. <a href="/genesis/46-12.htm" title="And the sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah, and Pharez, and Zarah: but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. And the sons of Pharez were Hezron and Hamul.">Genesis 46:12</a>.)<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/26-21.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">And [these were]</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּהְי֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yih·yū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·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 Perez:</span><br /><span class="heb">פֶ֔רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(p̄e·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6557.htm">Strong's 6557: </a> </span><span class="str2">Perez -- son of Judah and Tamar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Hezronite</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽחֶצְרֹנִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥeṣ·rō·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2697.htm">Strong's 2697: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hezronites -- a Chetsronite</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 Hezron</span><br /><span class="heb">לְחֶצְרֹ֕ן</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḥeṣ·rōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2696.htm">Strong's 2696: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hezron -- two Israelites, also two places in Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] the Hamulite</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶחָמוּלִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(he·ḥā·mū·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2539.htm">Strong's 2539: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hamulites -- a Chamulite</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 Hamul.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְחָמ֕וּל</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḥā·mūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2538.htm">Strong's 2538: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hamul -- 'spared', grandson of Judah</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/26-21.htm">Numbers 26:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/26-21.htm">Numbers 26:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/26-21.htm">Numbers 26:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/26-21.htm">Numbers 26:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/26-21.htm">Numbers 26:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/26-21.htm">Numbers 26:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/26-21.htm">Numbers 26:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/26-21.htm">Numbers 26:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/26-21.htm">Numbers 26:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/26-21.htm">Numbers 26:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/26-21.htm">OT Law: Numbers 26:21 The sons of Perez were: of Hezron (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/26-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 26:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 26:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/26-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 26:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 26:22" /></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>