Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version These were the clans of Ephraim; those numbered were 32,500. These were the descendants of Joseph by their clans. New Living Translation These were the clans of Ephraim. Their registered troops numbered 32,500. These clans of Manasseh and Ephraim were all descendants of Joseph. English Standard Version These are the clans of the sons of Ephraim as they were listed, 32,500. These are the sons of Joseph according to their clans. Berean Standard Bible These were the clans of Ephraim, and their registration numbered 32,500. These clans were the descendants of Joseph. Berean Literal Bible These were the clans of the sons of Ephraim by their numbered ones, two and thirty thousand and five hundred. These were the sons of Joseph by their clans. King James Bible These are the families of the sons of Ephraim according to those that were numbered of them, thirty and two thousand and five hundred. These are the sons of Joseph after their families. New King James Version These are the families of the sons of Ephraim according to those who were numbered of them: thirty-two thousand five hundred. These are the sons of Joseph according to their families. New American Standard Bible These are the families of the sons of Ephraim by those who were numbered of them, 32,500. These are the sons of Joseph by their families. NASB 1995 These are the families of the sons of Ephraim according to those who were numbered of them, 32,500. These are the sons of Joseph according to their families. NASB 1977 These are the families of the sons of Ephraim according to those who were numbered of them, 32,500. These are the sons of Joseph according to their families. Legacy Standard Bible These are the families of the sons of Ephraim according to those who were numbered of them, 32,500. These are the sons of Joseph according to their families. Amplified Bible These are the families (clans) of the sons of Ephraim according to those who were numbered, 32,500. These are the descendants of Joseph according to their families (clans). Berean Annotated Bible These were the clans of Ephraim (doubly fruitful), and their registration numbered 32,500. These clans were the descendants of Joseph (YHWH has added). Christian Standard Bible These were the Ephraimite clans numbered by their registered men: 32,500. These were Joseph’s descendants by their clans. Holman Christian Standard Bible These were the Ephraimite clans numbered by their registered men: 32,500. These were Joseph’s descendants by their clans. American Standard Version These are the families of the sons of Ephraim according to those that were numbered of them, thirty and two thousand and five hundred. These are the sons of Joseph after their families. English Revised Version These are the families of the sons of Ephraim according to those that were numbered of them, thirty and two thousand and five hundred. These are the sons of Joseph after their families. GOD'S WORD® Translation These were the families of Ephraim's descendants. The total number of men was 32,500. These were the families descended from Joseph. Good News Translation These clans numbered 32,500 men. These are the clans descended from Joseph. International Standard Version These families of Ephraim numbered 32,500. These were the descendants of Joseph, listed according to their families. NET Bible These were the families of the Ephraimites, according to those numbered of them, 32,500. These were the descendants of Joseph by their families. New Heart English Bible These are the families of the descendants of Ephraim according to those who were numbered of them, thirty-two thousand five hundred. These are the descendants of Joseph after their families. Webster's Bible Translation These are the families of the sons of Ephraim according to those that were numbered of them, thirty and two thousand and five hundred. These are the sons of Joseph after their families. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThese were the clans of Ephraim, and their registration numbered 32,500. These clans were the descendants of Joseph. World English Bible These are the families of the sons of Ephraim according to those who were counted of them, thirty-two thousand five hundred. These are the sons of Joseph after their families. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThese [are] families of the sons of Ephraim by their numbered ones—thirty-two thousand and five hundred. These [are] sons of Joseph by their families. Berean Literal Bible These were the clans of the sons of Ephraim by their numbered ones, two and thirty thousand and five hundred. These were the sons of Joseph by their clans. Young's Literal Translation These are families of the sons of Ephraim, by their numbered ones, two and thirty thousand and five hundred. These are sons of Joseph by their families. Smith's Literal Translation These the families of the sons of Ephraim, according to their reviewing, two and thirty thousand and five hundred. These the sons of Joseph according to their families. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThese are the kindreds of the sons of Ephraim: whose number was thirty-two thousand five hundred. Catholic Public Domain Version These are the kinships of the sons of Ephraim, whose number was thirty-two thousand five hundred. New American Bible These were the clans of the Ephraimites, of whom there were enrolled thirty-two thousand five hundred. These were the descendants of Joseph by their clans. New Revised Standard Version These are the clans of the Ephraimites: the number of those enrolled was thirty-two thousand five hundred. These are the descendants of Joseph by their clans. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThese are the families of the sons of Ephraim according to those that were numbered of them, thirty-two thousand and five hundred. These are the sons of Joseph after their families. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated These are the families of the sons of Aphreim by their number, thirty and two thousand and five hundred; these are the sons of Yoseph by their families. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917These are the families of the sons of Ephraim according to those that were numbered of them, thirty and two thousand and five hundred. These are the sons of Joseph after their families. Brenton Septuagint Translation These are the families of Ephraim according to their numbering, thirty-two thousand and five hundred: these are the families of the children of Joseph according to their families. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Tribe of Ephraim…36And the descendants of Shuthelah were the Eranite clan from Eran. 37These were the clans of Ephraim, and their registration numbered 32,500 These clans were the descendants of Joseph. Cross References These were the clans of Ephraim, 1 Chronicles 7:20-27 The descendants of Ephraim: Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son, / Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son. Ezer and Elead were killed by the natives of Gath, because they went down to steal their livestock. / Their father Ephraim mourned for many days, and his relatives came to comfort him. … Joshua 16:5 This was the territory of the descendants of Ephraim by their clans: The border of their inheritance went from Ataroth-addar in the east to Upper Beth-horon Genesis 48:19-20 But his father refused. “I know, my son, I know!” he said. “He too shall become a people, and he too shall be great; nevertheless, his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his offspring shall become a multitude of nations.” / So that day Jacob blessed them and said: “By you shall Israel pronounce this blessing: ‘May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh.’” So he put Ephraim before Manasseh. and their registration numbered 32,500 Numbers 1:33 those registered to the tribe of Ephraim numbered 40,500. Numbers 2:18-24 On the west side, the divisions of Ephraim are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Ephraimites is Elishama son of Ammihud, / and his division numbers 40,500. / The tribe of Manasseh will be next to it. The leader of the Manassites is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, … Exodus 30:12-16 “When you take a census of the Israelites to number them, each man must pay the LORD a ransom for his life when he is counted. Then no plague will come upon them when they are numbered. / Everyone who crosses over to those counted must pay a half shekel, according to the sanctuary shekel, which weighs twenty gerahs. This half shekel is an offering to the LORD. / Everyone twenty years of age or older who crosses over must give this offering to the LORD. … These clans were the descendants of Joseph. 1 Chronicles 5:1-2 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. / And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to 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. Joshua 14:4 The descendants of Joseph became two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim. And no portion of the land was given to the Levites, except for cities in which to live, along with pasturelands for their flocks and herds. Genesis 46:20 Manasseh and Ephraim were born to Joseph in the land of Egypt by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On. 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. … Genesis 41:50-52 Before the years of famine arrived, two sons were born to Joseph by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On. / Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying, “God has made me forget all my hardship and all my father’s household.” / And the second son he named Ephraim, saying, “God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.” Genesis 48:13-20 And Joseph took both of them—with Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel’s left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel’s right hand—and brought them close to him. / But Israel stretched out his right hand and put it on the head of Ephraim, the younger; and crossing his hands, he put his left on Manasseh’s head, although Manasseh was the firstborn. / Then he blessed Joseph and said: “May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day, … Joshua 17:1-6 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. / But Zelophehad son of Hepher (the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh) had no sons but only daughters. These are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. … 1 Chronicles 5:23-26 Now the people of the half-tribe of Manasseh were numerous. They settled in the land from Bashan to Baal-hermon (that is, Senir, also known as Mount Hermon). / These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families. / But they were unfaithful to the God of their fathers, and they prostituted themselves with the gods of the peoples of the land, whom God had destroyed before them. … 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.” Treasury of Scripture These are the families of the sons of Ephraim according to those that were numbered of them, thirty and two thousand and five hundred. These are the sons of Joseph after their families. sons of Benjamin 1 Chronicles 7:6-12 The sons of Benjamin; Bela, and Becher, and Jediael, three… Ahiram Genesis 46:2 And God spake unto Israel in the visions of the night, and said, Jacob, Jacob. And he said, Here am I. Ehi 1 Chronicles 8:1 Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third, Aharah Jump to Previous Clans Descendants Ephraim E'phraim Hundred Joseph Numbered Ones Thirty Thirty-Two ThousandJump to Next Clans Descendants Ephraim E'phraim Hundred Joseph Numbered Ones Thirty Thirty-Two 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 Ephraim, Ephraim was one of the two sons of Joseph, born to him in Egypt. The tribe of Ephraim held a significant position among the tribes of Israel, often representing the northern kingdom in later biblical history. The blessing of Jacob in Genesis 48:19 foretold that Ephraim would become a multitude of nations, indicating the tribe's future prominence. The tribe's land allocation in Canaan was central, which played a crucial role in Israel's history. and their registration numbered 32,500. These clans were the descendants of Joseph. Persons / Places / Events 1. EphraimOne of the tribes of Israel, descended from Joseph's son Ephraim. This tribe was known for its significant role in the history of Israel, often representing the northern kingdom. 2. Shuthelah A descendant of Ephraim, representing one of the clans within the tribe. The Shuthelahites are mentioned as part of the census in Numbers 26. 3. Beker Another descendant of Ephraim, forming the Bekerite clan. This clan is part of the enumeration of the tribe of Ephraim. 4. Tahan A descendant of Ephraim, leading to the Tahanite clan. This clan is also included in the census of the tribe of Ephraim. 5. Eran A descendant of Shuthelah, forming the Eranite clan. This highlights the continuation of family lines within the tribe of Ephraim. Teaching Points The Importance of Lineage and HeritageUnderstanding our spiritual heritage can strengthen our faith and identity in Christ. Just as the Israelites valued their lineage, Christians can find encouragement in their spiritual ancestry through the faith of the apostles and early church. God's Faithfulness to His Promises The growth and establishment of the tribe of Ephraim demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises. Believers can trust that God will fulfill His promises in their lives, just as He did for the tribes of Israel. The Role of Families in God's Plan Families and clans played a crucial role in the structure of Israelite society. Today, families remain vital in nurturing faith and passing down spiritual values. Christians are encouraged to invest in their families as a means of discipleship and spiritual growth. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 26:37?2. How does Numbers 26:37 reflect God's faithfulness to the descendants of Ephraim? 3. What lessons can we learn from the growth of Ephraim's descendants in Numbers 26:37? 4. How does Numbers 26:37 connect to God's promises in Genesis 48:19? 5. How can we apply the principle of God's faithfulness in Numbers 26:37 today? 6. What does the census in Numbers 26:37 teach about God's provision and blessing? 7. How does Numbers 26:37 reflect God's promise to the descendants of Ephraim? 8. What historical evidence supports the existence of the Ephraimite clans mentioned in Numbers 26:37? 9. Why is the tribe of Ephraim significant in the context of Numbers 26:37? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 26? 11. Who are the Sons of Jacob? 12. 1 Chronicles 7:20-29 - Are there historical or archaeological records supporting Ephraim's vast numbers and territorial claims listed here? 13. How does Genesis 46:8-27 reconcile the total of '70 persons' with other biblical passages that give different family counts? 14. Joshua 17:14-15: If the tribe's population was huge, why was their allotment so limited, and is this numerically believable? What Does Numbers 26:37 Mean These were the clans of Ephraim• Moses has just listed the four family heads within Ephraim—Shuthelah, Becher, Tahan, and Eran (Numbers 26:35-36). The word “clans” reminds us that God’s covenant promises move from individuals (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob) to families, then tribes. • Ephraim’s status is rooted in his adoption by Jacob as a full son, receiving equal standing with the patriarchs (Genesis 48:5-6). That adoption fulfilled Jacob’s prophetic blessing that Ephraim would become “a multitude of nations” (Genesis 48:19). • The emphasis on clans safeguards inheritance rights once Israel enters Canaan (Numbers 34:14; Joshua 16:5-10), showing that God’s promise of land is practical and specific, not abstract. • Cross references: Numbers 1:33 (first census listing), De 33:17 (Moses’ blessing on Joseph’s horns—Ephraim and Manasseh), Joshua 17:14-18 (Ephraim’s later size and influence). and their registration numbered 32,500 • “Registration” (or census) in Numbers 26 safeguards Israel’s military readiness and apportions territory by size (Numbers 26:52-54). • Comparing censuses: Ephraim had 40,500 men in the first count (Numbers 1:33). The new number shows a decline of 8,000. God’s Word records the decrease plainly, underscoring both His judgment on unbelief during the wilderness years (Numbers 14:29-33) and His preservation of a remnant (Numbers 26:64-65). • Despite being smaller, Ephraim later exerts major influence—hosting the tabernacle at Shiloh (Joshua 18:1) and providing key leaders like Joshua (Numbers 13:8,16) and later Samuel (1 Samuel 1:1, 1 Samuel 3:20-21). God often works through what appears diminished to display His strength (Judges 7:2-7; 1 Corinthians 1:27-29). • The precise figure highlights Scripture’s historical reliability; these are real numbers for real people in a real place (Numbers 26:63). These clans were the descendants of Joseph • The narrator zooms out to connect Ephraim back to Joseph, recalling the double portion Jacob gave his favored son (Genesis 48:22; 1 Chronicles 5:1-2). Manasseh’s count immediately follows (Numbers 26:28-34), together forming Joseph’s combined inheritance. • Joseph’s legacy of faithfulness in Egypt (Genesis 50:24-25; He 11:22) echoes in his sons’ role in the Promised Land. Every census tally is a fresh reminder that God keeps covenant across generations (Psalm 105:8-10). • Cross references: Genesis 50:24-25 (Joseph’s bones carried to Canaan), Joshua 24:32 (burial at Shechem within Ephraim’s allotment), Revelation 7:8 (Ephraim represented under the name “Joseph” among the sealed). summary Numbers 26:37 records more than a headcount. By naming Ephraim’s clans, noting their reduced yet significant total, and anchoring them in Joseph’s heritage, the verse affirms that God’s promises to families, tribes, and the nation endure. Even after wilderness judgment, the Lord preserves a remnant to inherit the land, displaying both His holiness and His unfailing covenant faithfulness. (37) Thirty and two thousand and five hundred.--This shows a decrease of 8,000. Jacob foretold that Ephraim should be greater than Manasseh (Genesis 48:19); and at the former census the number of the Ephraimites was considerably greater than that of the Manassites (Numbers 1:33; Numbers 1:35), and Ephraim was made a standard-bearer (Numbers 2:18). At the present census, however, the number of the Manassites exceeded that of the Ephraimites by 20,200; and yet, in the face of the great increase of Manasseh and the diminution of Ephraim, Moses renewed and confirmed the prediction of Jacob as to the ultimate superiority of Ephraim, and whilst ascribing only "thousands" to Manasseh, he speaks of the "ten thousands of Ephraim" (Deuteronomy 33:17).Hebrew These [were]אֵ֣לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those the clans מִשְׁפְּחֹ֤ת (miš·pə·ḥōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people of Ephraim, אֶפְרַ֙יִם֙ (’ep̄·ra·yim) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 669: Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory and their registration numbered לִפְקֻ֣דֵיהֶ֔ם (lip̄·qu·ḏê·hem) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit 32,500 שְׁנַ֧יִם (šə·na·yim) Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) These אֵ֥לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those clans [were] לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָֽם׃ (lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯām) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people the descendants בְנֵי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Joseph. יוֹסֵ֖ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites Links Numbers 26:37 NIVNumbers 26:37 NLT Numbers 26:37 ESV Numbers 26:37 NASB Numbers 26:37 KJV Numbers 26:37 BibleApps.com Numbers 26:37 Biblia Paralela Numbers 26:37 Chinese Bible Numbers 26:37 French Bible Numbers 26:37 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 26:37 These are the families of the sons (Nu Num.) |
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