These were the clans of Benjamin, and their registration numbered 45,600. These were the descendantsThe phrase "These were the descendants" refers to the genealogical record of the tribe of Benjamin. In Hebrew, the word for descendants is "בְּנֵי" (benei), which means "sons of" or "children of." This emphasizes the importance of lineage and heritage in Israelite culture. The Israelites placed great value on family lines, as they were directly tied to the promises of God to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This genealogical record serves as a testament to God's faithfulness in preserving His people. of Benjamin by their clans and their number was 45,600 Persons / Places / Events 1. BenjaminThe youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, Benjamin is one of the twelve tribes of Israel. His descendants are counted in this census. 2. Census of Israel This event in Numbers 26 is the second census of the Israelites, taken as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. It serves to organize the people and prepare for the division of the land. 3. Plains of Moab The location where the Israelites are camped during this census, just before crossing into Canaan. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in PreservationDespite the challenges and judgments faced by Israel, God preserved the tribe of Benjamin, demonstrating His faithfulness to His promises. The Importance of Community and Identity The census underscores the importance of knowing one's place within the community of God's people. It reminds us of our identity in Christ and our role in the body of believers. Preparation for God's Promises Just as the Israelites were counted and organized for entering the Promised Land, we are called to prepare our hearts and lives for the fulfillment of God's promises. The Role of Leadership The tribe of Benjamin produced significant leaders, such as King Saul. This highlights the importance of godly leadership and the impact it can have on a community. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the preservation of the tribe of Benjamin reflect God's faithfulness to His promises?2. In what ways can we ensure that we are prepared for the fulfillment of God's promises in our lives, similar to how the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land? 3. How does understanding our identity in Christ help us find our place within the community of believers? 4. What lessons can we learn from the leadership that emerged from the tribe of Benjamin, and how can we apply these lessons to our own roles in leadership? 5. How can the account of the tribe of Benjamin encourage us to trust in God's plan, even when we face challenges or setbacks? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 35:24This verse lists Benjamin as one of the sons of Jacob, establishing his place among the tribes of Israel. Judges 20 This chapter describes a significant event involving the tribe of Benjamin, highlighting their role and challenges within the nation of Israel. 1 Samuel 9:21 Saul, the first king of Israel, is from the tribe of Benjamin, showing the tribe's importance in Israel's history.
People Aaron, Abihu, Abiram, Ahiram, Ahiramites, Amram, Ard, Ardites, Areli, Arelites, Arod, Arodites, Ashbel, Ashbelites, Asher, Asriel, Asrielites, Becher, Becherites, Bela, Belaites, Benjamin, Beriah, Beriites, Berites, Caleb, Carmi, Carmites, Dan, Dathan, Eleazar, Eliab, Elon, Elonites, Enoch, Enochites, Er, Eran, Eranites, Eri, Erites, Gad, Gershon, Gershonites, Gileadites, Guni, Gunites, Haggai, Haggi, Haggites, Hamul, Hamulites, Hanoch, Hanochites, Heber, Heberites, Hebronites, Helek, Helekites, Helkites, Hepher, Hepherites, Hezron, Hezronites, Hoglah, Hupham, Huphamites, Iezerites, Imnah, Imnites, Ishvites, Israelites, Issachar, Ithamar, Jachin, Jachinites, Jahleel, Jahleelites, Jahzeel, Jahzeelites, Jamin, Jaminites, Jashub, Jashubites, Jeezer, Jeezerites, Jephunneh, Jesui, Jesuites, Jezer, Jezerites, Jimna, Jimnah, Jimnites, Jishvites, Jochebed, Joseph, Joshua, Kohath, Kohathites, Korah, Korahites, Korathites, Levi, Levites, Libnites, Machir, Machirites, Mahlah, Mahlites, Malchiel, Malchielites, Manasseh, Merari, Merarites, Milcah, Miriam, Moses, Mushites, Naaman, Naamites, Nadab, Naphtali, Nemuel, Nemuelites, Noah, Nun, Onan, Ozni, Oznites, Pallu, Palluites, Perez, Perezites, Phallu, Phalluites, Pharez, Pua, Puah, Punites, Reuben, Reubenites, Sarah, Sardites, Saul, Saulites, Serah, Sered, Seredites, Shaul, Shaulites, Shechemites, Shelah, Shelanites, Shemida, Shemidaites, Shillem, Shillemites, Shimron, Shimronites, Shuham, Shuhamites, Shuni, Shunites, Shupham, Shuphamites, Shuthelah, Shuthelahites, Simeon, Simeonites, Tahan, Tahanites, Tirzah, Tola, Tolaites, Zarhites, Zebulun, Zebulunites, Zelophehad, Zephon, Zephonites, Zerah, ZerahitesPlaces Canaan, Egypt, Jericho, Jordan River, Moab, Peor, SinaiTopics Benjamin, 600, Families, Forty, Forty-five, Hundred, Numbered, Ones, Six, Sons, ThousandDictionary of Bible Themes Numbers 26:1-61Library The Census of IsraelThirty-eight years had passed away since the first numbering at Sinai, and the people had come to the borders of the Promised Land; for they were in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho. The time had come for another census. The wisdom which commanded the counting of Israel at the beginning of the wilderness journey, also determined to count them at the end of it. This would show that he did not value them less than in former years; it would afford proof that his word of judgment had been fulfilled … Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 37: 1891 The Training of a Statesman. Numbers Links Numbers 26:41 NIVNumbers 26:41 NLT Numbers 26:41 ESV Numbers 26:41 NASB Numbers 26:41 KJV Numbers 26:41 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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