Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version These were the clans of Manasseh; those numbered were 52,700. New Living Translation These were the clans of Manasseh. Their registered troops numbered 52,700. English Standard Version These are the clans of Manasseh, and those listed were 52,700. Berean Standard Bible These were the clans of Manasseh, and their registration numbered 52,700. Berean Literal Bible These were the clans of Manasseh, and their numbered ones were two and fifty thousand and seven hundred. King James Bible These are the families of Manasseh, and those that were numbered of them, fifty and two thousand and seven hundred. New King James Version These are the families of Manasseh; and those who were numbered of them were fifty-two thousand seven hundred. New American Standard Bible These are the families of Manasseh; and those who were numbered of them were 52,700. NASB 1995 These are the families of Manasseh; and those who were numbered of them were 52,700. NASB 1977 These are the families of Manasseh; and those who were numbered of them were 52,700. Legacy Standard Bible These are the families of Manasseh; and those who were numbered of them were 52,700. Amplified Bible These are the families (clans) of Manasseh; and those who were numbered of them were 52,700. Berean Annotated Bible These were the clans of Manasseh (causing to forget), and their registration numbered 52,700. Christian Standard Bible These were Manasseh’s clans, numbered by their registered men: 52,700. Holman Christian Standard Bible These were Manasseh’s clans, numbered by their registered men: 52,700. American Standard Version These are the families of Manasseh; and they that were numbered of them were fifty and two thousand and seven hundred. English Revised Version These are the families of Manasseh: and they that were numbered of them were fifty and two thousand and seven hundred. GOD'S WORD® Translation These were the families of Manasseh. The total number of men was 52,700. Good News Translation These clans numbered 52,700 men. International Standard Version These families of Manasseh numbered 52,700. NET Bible These were the families of Manasseh; those numbered of them were 52,700. New Heart English Bible These are the families of Manasseh; and those who were numbered of them were fifty-two thousand seven hundred. Webster's Bible Translation These are the families of Manasseh, and those that were numbered of them, fifty and two thousand and seven hundred. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThese were the clans of Manasseh, and their registration numbered 52,700. World English Bible These are the families of Manasseh. Those who were counted of them were fifty-two thousand seven hundred. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThese [are] families of Manasseh, and their numbered ones [are] fifty-two thousand and seven hundred. Berean Literal Bible These were the clans of Manasseh, and their numbered ones were two and fifty thousand and seven hundred. Young's Literal Translation These are families of Manasseh, and their numbered ones are two and fifty thousand and seven hundred. Smith's Literal Translation These the families of Manasseh, and their reviewing, two and fifty thousand and seven hundred. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThese are the families of Manasses, and the number of them fifty-two thousand seven hundred. Catholic Public Domain Version These are the families of Manasseh, and their number was fifty-two thousand seven hundred. New American Bible These were the clans of Manasseh, and those enrolled numbered fifty-two thousand seven hundred. New Revised Standard Version These are the clans of Manasseh; the number of those enrolled was fifty-two thousand seven hundred. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThese are the families of Manasseh and those that were numbered of them, fifty-two thousand and seven hundred. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And these are the families of Menasheh, and their number was fifty and two thousand and seven hundred. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917These are the families of Manasseh; and they that were numbered of them were fifty and two thousand and seven hundred.' Brenton Septuagint Translation These are the families of Manasse according to their numbering, fifty-two thousand and seven hundred. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Tribe of Manasseh…33Now Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons but only daughters. The names of his daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. 34These were the clans of Manasseh, and their registration numbered 52,700 Cross References These were the clans of Manasseh, 1 Chronicles 7:14-19 The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel through his Aramean concubine. She also gave birth to Machir the father of Gilead. / Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters. / Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. … Joshua 17:1-2 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. Genesis 48:5-6 And now your two sons born to you in Egypt before I came to you here shall be reckoned as mine; Ephraim and Manasseh shall be mine, just as Reuben and Simeon are mine. / Any children born to you after them shall be yours, and they shall be called by the names of their brothers in the territory they inherit. and their registration numbered 52,700 Numbers 1:35 those registered to the tribe of Manasseh numbered 32,200. Deuteronomy 33:17 His majesty is like a firstborn bull, and his horns are like those of a wild ox. With them he will gore the nations, even to the ends of the earth. Such are the myriads of Ephraim, and such are the thousands of Manasseh.” Joshua 17:14-18 Then the sons of Joseph said to Joshua, “Why have you given us only one portion as an inheritance? We have many people, because the LORD has blessed us abundantly.” / Joshua answered them, “If you have so many people that the hill country of Ephraim is too small for you, go to the forest and clear for yourself an area in the land of the Perizzites and the Rephaim.” / “The hill country is not enough for us,” they replied, “and all the Canaanites who live in the valley have iron chariots, both in Beth-shean with its towns and in the Valley of Jezreel.” … Genesis 46:16-18 The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. / The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. / These are the sons of Jacob born to Zilpah—whom Laban gave to his daughter Leah—sixteen in all. Exodus 1:1-5 These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: / Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; / Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; … Joshua 13:29-31 This is what Moses had given to the clans of the half-tribe of Manasseh, that is, to half the tribe of the descendants of Manasseh: / The territory from Mahanaim through all Bashan—all the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, including all the towns of Jair that are in Bashan, sixty cities; / half of Gilead; and Ashtaroth and Edrei, the royal cities of Og in Bashan. All this was for the clans of the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh, that is, half of the descendants of Machir. 1 Chronicles 7:30-40 The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. / The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith. / Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and of their sister Shua. … Genesis 49:13 Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon. Deuteronomy 33:18-19 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.” Joshua 19:10-16 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. … Judges 5:17 Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger by the ships? Asher stayed at the coast and remained in his harbors. 1 Kings 4:15 Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon); Ezekiel 48:1-7 “Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. … Treasury of Scripture These are the families of Manasseh, and those that were numbered of them, fifty and two thousand and seven hundred. Becher 1 Chronicles 7:20,21 And the sons of Ephraim; Shuthelah, and Bered his son, and Tahath his son, and Eladah his son, and Tahath his son, … Bered. Jump to Previous Clans Hundred Manasseh Manas'seh Numbered Ones Seven ThousandJump to Next Clans Hundred Manasseh Manas'seh Numbered Ones Seven ThousandNumbers 26 1. The sum of all Israel is taken in the plains of Moab52. The law of dividing among them the inheritance of the land 57. The families and number of the Levites 63. None but Caleb and Joshua was left of those who were numbered at Sinai These were the clans of Manasseh The tribe of Manasseh was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, named after Manasseh, the firstborn son of Joseph. Manasseh, along with his brother Ephraim, was adopted by Jacob as his own sons, which gave Joseph a double portion among the tribes of Israel. This adoption is significant as it fulfilled Jacob's blessing and prophecy over Joseph's sons in Genesis 48. The tribe of Manasseh was divided into two half-tribes, one settling on the east side of the Jordan River and the other on the west. This division is important in understanding the geographical and political landscape of Israel during the conquest of Canaan. and their registration numbered 52,700 Persons / Places / Events 1. ManassehManasseh was one of the tribes of Israel, named after Joseph's firstborn son. The tribe of Manasseh was known for its significant size and strength, playing a crucial role in the history of Israel. 2. Census of Israel This event refers to the second census of the Israelites in the wilderness, as commanded by God to Moses. It was conducted to determine the number of men eligible for military service as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. 3. Moses The leader of the Israelites who, under God's command, conducted the census. Moses was responsible for guiding the Israelites through the wilderness and preparing them for the conquest of Canaan. 4. Eleazar the Priest The son of Aaron, who assisted Moses in conducting the census. Eleazar played a significant role in the spiritual leadership of Israel. 5. Plains of Moab The location where the census took place, just before the Israelites crossed the Jordan River into the Promised Land. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of PromisesThe census of Manasseh reflects God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob regarding the multiplication of their descendants. The Importance of Obedience and Preparation The census was a step of obedience and preparation for entering the Promised Land. It reminds us of the importance of being prepared and obedient to God's commands in our own lives. The Role of Leadership in God's Plan Moses and Eleazar's leadership in conducting the census highlights the importance of godly leadership in guiding and organizing God's people. Trust in God's Provision The large number of the tribe of Manasseh demonstrates God's provision and blessing, encouraging us to trust in His provision for our needs. Community and Identity in God's People The identification of clans within the tribe of Manasseh emphasizes the importance of community and identity among God's people, reminding us of our place within the body of Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 26:34?2. How does Numbers 26:34 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What can we learn about God's order from the census in Numbers 26:34? 4. How does Numbers 26:34 connect to God's covenant with Abraham's descendants? 5. How can we apply the lessons of obedience from Numbers 26:34 today? 6. What does Numbers 26:34 teach about the importance of community in God's plan? 7. How does Numbers 26:34 fit into the overall narrative of Israel's journey in the wilderness? 8. What is the significance of the tribe of Manasseh's population in Numbers 26:34? 9. How does Numbers 26:34 reflect God's promise to Abraham about his descendants? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 26? 11. Do the detailed genealogies in Numbers 26 align consistently with other biblical genealogies, or are there discrepancies that suggest later editing? 12. 1 Chronicles 7:14-15 - How do we reconcile the lineage of Manasseh here with conflicting genealogical details elsewhere in Scripture? 13. Joshua 17:14-15: If the tribe's population was huge, why was their allotment so limited, and is this numerically believable? 14. Judges 6:14-15: If Gideon was the least in his family, do other biblical records or genealogical data contradict or confirm his lowly status? What Does Numbers 26:34 Mean These were the clans of Manasseh• Manasseh, firstborn of Joseph, was adopted and blessed by Jacob alongside Ephraim (Genesis 48:5–20), placing him among the twelve tribes. • Numbers 26:29–33 lists the families that came from Manasseh: – Machir (who fathered Gilead) – Gilead’s sons: Iezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem, Shemida, Hepher – From Hepher came Zelophehad, remembered for his daughters’ faith (Numbers 27:1–7). • Each family line shows God preserving identity across the wilderness years, just as He promised Abraham that his descendants would be countless (Genesis 22:17). • The verse’s opening phrase affirms that these family lines were real, traceable, and intact as Israel prepared to enter Canaan, fulfilling God’s covenant faithfulness (Joshua 17:1–6). and their registration • “Registration” points to the second national census, taken on the plains of Moab (Numbers 26:1–4). • Scripture highlights three purposes: – Military readiness for the upcoming conquest (Numbers 1:3; Deuteronomy 20:1). – Allocation of land by size of tribe (Numbers 26:52–56). – Testimony that the unbelieving generation had died, while a new, obedient generation now stood ready (Numbers 14:29–31). • The record underscores orderly leadership; God commands counting because every person matters to Him (Exodus 30:12). • By including Manasseh’s registration with the other tribes, the text reminds us that God’s covenant community functions under His clear direction (1 Corinthians 14:40 echoes this principle of order). numbered 52,700 • The first census, taken a generation earlier, counted 32,200 fighting men from Manasseh (Numbers 1:35). • An increase of 20,500 shows remarkable growth during a strict wilderness period—a sign of divine blessing reminiscent of Exodus 1:7 and Psalm 105:24, where Israel “became very fruitful and mighty.” • This expansion contrasts with tribes that declined (e.g., Simeon fell from 59,300 to 22,200, Numbers 1:23; 26:14), illustrating both judgment and grace operating together (Romans 11:22). • The specific number reminds readers that God keeps precise track of His people (Luke 12:7), and it prefigures the inheritance accords that split Manasseh between east and west of the Jordan (Joshua 17:5–18). • Manasseh’s growth positioned the tribe for significant influence, producing leaders like Gideon (Judges 6:11–16) and King Hezekiah’s reform supporters (2 Chronicles 30:1, 11). summary Numbers 26:34 affirms that the family lines of Manasseh remained intact, were officially recorded, and had flourished to 52,700 men of fighting age. The verse testifies to God’s covenant faithfulness, His orderly care for His people, and His power to bless and multiply even in wilderness conditions, preparing Israel for the promised land. Hebrew Theseאֵ֖לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those [were] the clans מִשְׁפְּחֹ֣ת (miš·pə·ḥōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people of Manasseh, מְנַשֶּׁ֑ה (mə·naš·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4519: Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites and their registration numbered וּפְקֻ֣דֵיהֶ֔ם (ū·p̄ə·qu·ḏê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit 52,700 שְׁנַ֧יִם (šə·na·yim) Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) Links Numbers 26:34 NIVNumbers 26:34 NLT Numbers 26:34 ESV Numbers 26:34 NASB Numbers 26:34 KJV Numbers 26:34 BibleApps.com Numbers 26:34 Biblia Paralela Numbers 26:34 Chinese Bible Numbers 26:34 French Bible Numbers 26:34 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 26:34 These are the families of Manasseh (Nu Num.) |
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