Numbers 26:38
New International Version
The descendants of Benjamin by their clans were: through Bela, the Belaite clan; through Ashbel, the Ashbelite clan; through Ahiram, the Ahiramite clan;

New Living Translation
These were the clans descended from the sons of Benjamin: The Belaite clan, named after their ancestor Bela. The Ashbelite clan, named after their ancestor Ashbel. The Ahiramite clan, named after their ancestor Ahiram.

English Standard Version
The sons of Benjamin according to their clans: of Bela, the clan of the Belaites; of Ashbel, the clan of the Ashbelites; of Ahiram, the clan of the Ahiramites;

Berean Standard Bible
These were the descendants of Benjamin by their clans: The Belaite clan from Bela, the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel, the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram,

King James Bible
The sons of Benjamin after their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites: of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites: of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites:

New King James Version
The sons of Benjamin according to their families were: of Bela, the family of the Belaites; of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites; of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites;

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Benjamin by their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites; of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites; of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites;

NASB 1995
The sons of Benjamin according to their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites; of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites; of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites;

NASB 1977
The sons of Benjamin according to their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites; of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites; of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites;

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Benjamin according to their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites; of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites; of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites;

Amplified Bible
The sons of Benjamin according to their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites; of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites; of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites;

Christian Standard Bible
Benjamin’s descendants by their clans: the Belaite clan from Bela; the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel; the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Benjamin’s descendants by their clans: the Belaite clan from Bela; the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel; the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram;

American Standard Version
The sons of Benjamin after their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites; of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites; of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites;

English Revised Version
The sons of Benjamin after their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites: of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites: of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The families descended from [Benjamin] were the family of Bela, the family of Ashbel, the family of Ahiram,

Good News Translation
The tribe of Benjamin: the clans of Bela, Ashbel, Ahiram,

International Standard Version
The tribe of Benjamin, listed according to their families, included: From Bela, the family of the descendants of Bela; from Ashbel, the family of the descendants of Ashbel; from Ahiram, the family of the descendants of Ahiram;

Majority Standard Bible
These were the descendants of Benjamin by their clans: The Belaite clan from Bela, the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel, the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram,

NET Bible
The Benjaminites by their families: from Bela, the family of the Belaites; from Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites; from Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites;

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Benjamin after their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites; of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites; of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites;

Webster's Bible Translation
The sons of Benjamin after their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites: of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites: of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites:

World English Bible
The sons of Benjamin after their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites; of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites; of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Sons of Benjamin by their families: of Bela [is] the family of the Belaite; of Ashbel the family of the Ashbelite; of Ahiram the family of the Ahiramite;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Benjamin by their families: of Bela is the family of the Belaite; of Ashbel the family of the Ashbelite; of Ahiram the family of the Ahiramite;

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Benjamin according to their families: to Bela, the families of the Belaites; to Ashbel, the families of the Ashbelites; to Ahiram, the families of the Ahiramites.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
These are the sons of Joseph by their families. The sons of Benjamin in their kindreds: Bela, of whom is the family of the Belaites: Asbel, of whom is the family of the Asbelites: Ahiram, of whom is the family of the Ahiramites:

Catholic Public Domain Version
These are the sons of Joseph by their families: the sons of Benjamin in their kinships: Bela, from whom is the family of the Belaites; Ashbel, from whom is the family of the Ashbelites; Ahiram, from whom is the family of the Ahiramites;

New American Bible
The descendants of Benjamin by their clans were: through Bela, the clan of the Belaites; through Ashbel, the clan of the Ashbelites; through Ahiram, the clan of the Ahiramites;

New Revised Standard Version
The descendants of Benjamin by their clans: of Bela, the clan of the Belaites; of Ashbel, the clan of the Ashbelites; of Ahiram, the clan of the Ahiramites;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The sons of Benjamin after their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites; of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites; of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Benyamin for their families: Bala, the family of Bala, Ashbel, the family of Ashbel, Akhiram, the family of Akhiram.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The sons of Benjamin after their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites; of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites; of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The sons of Benjamin according to their families; to Bale, the family of the Balites; to Asyber, the family of the Asyberites; to Jachiran, the family of the Jachiranites.

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Context
The Tribe of Benjamin
38These were the descendants of Benjamin by their clans: The Belaite clan from Bela, the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel, the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram, 39the Shuphamite clan from Shupham, and the Huphamite clan from Hupham.…

Cross References
Genesis 46:21
The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.

1 Chronicles 7:6-12
The three sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael. / The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, heads of their families—five in all. There were 22,034 mighty men of valor listed in their genealogies. / The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher’s sons. ...

1 Chronicles 8:1-7
Benjamin was the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third, / Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. / The sons of Bela: Addar, Gera, Abihud, ...

Genesis 49:27
Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; in the morning he devours the prey, in the evening he divides the plunder.”

Judges 20:12-17
And the tribes of Israel sent men throughout the tribe of Benjamin, saying, “What is this wickedness that has occurred among you? / Hand over the wicked men of Gibeah so we can put them to death and purge Israel of this evil.” But the Benjamites refused to heed the voice of their fellow Israelites. / And from their cities they came together at Gibeah to go out and fight against the Israelites. ...

Deuteronomy 33:12
Concerning Benjamin he said: “May the beloved of the LORD rest secure in Him; God shields him all day long, and upon His shoulders he rests.”

Joshua 18:11-28
The first lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Benjamin. Their allotted territory lay between the tribes of Judah and Joseph: / On the north side their border began at the Jordan, went up past the northern slope of Jericho, headed west through the hill country, and came out at the wilderness of Beth-aven. / From there the border crossed over to the southern slope of Luz (that is, Bethel) and went down to Ataroth-addar on the hill south of Lower Beth-horon. ...

1 Samuel 9:1-2
Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. / And he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the people.

1 Samuel 10:20-21
Thus Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward, and the tribe of Benjamin was selected. / Then he had the tribe of Benjamin come forward by its clans, and the clan of Matri was selected. Finally, Saul son of Kish was selected. But when they looked for him, they could not find him.

1 Samuel 14:47-48
After Saul had assumed the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side—the Moabites, the Ammonites, the Edomites, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he routed them. / He fought valiantly and defeated the Amalekites, delivering Israel from the hands of its plunderers.

1 Samuel 15:34-35
Then Samuel went to Ramah, but Saul went up to his home in Gibeah of Saul. / And to the day of his death, Samuel never again visited Saul. Samuel mourned for Saul, and the LORD regretted that He had made Saul king over Israel.

2 Samuel 2:8-9
Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel.

2 Samuel 3:19
Abner also spoke to the Benjamites. Then he went to Hebron to tell David all that seemed good to Israel and to the whole house of Benjamin.

2 Samuel 19:16-17
Then Shimei son of Gera, a Benjamite from Bahurim, hurried down with the men of Judah to meet King David, / along with a thousand men of Benjamin, as well as Ziba the steward of the house of Saul and his fifteen sons and twenty servants. They rushed down to the Jordan before the king

1 Kings 12:21
And when Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the whole house of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against the house of Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam son of Solomon.


Treasury of Scripture

The sons of Benjamin after their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites: of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites: of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites:

Shupham.

Genesis 46:21
And the sons of Benjamin were Belah, and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard.

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These were the descendants of Benjamin
The phrase introduces the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, holds a significant place in Israel's history. The Hebrew root for "descendants" is "בֵּן" (ben), meaning "son" or "children," emphasizing the familial lineage and the continuation of God's covenant promises through generations. The tribe of Benjamin is historically known for its warriors and its strategic location in the land of Israel, often serving as a buffer between the northern and southern tribes.

by their clans
The term "clans" refers to subdivisions within the tribe, indicating a structured and organized society. The Hebrew word "מִשְׁפָּחוֹת" (mishpachot) signifies extended family groups, which were crucial for maintaining social order and inheritance rights. This structure reflects God's design for community and identity among His people, ensuring that each family unit had a role and a place within the larger tribal and national framework.

The Belaite clan from Bela
Bela was the firstborn son of Benjamin, and his descendants formed the Belaite clan. The name "Bela" in Hebrew, "בֶּלַע" (Bela), can mean "destruction" or "devouring," which might reflect the strength or characteristics of this clan. The mention of Bela highlights the importance of firstborns in Hebrew culture, often associated with leadership and inheritance rights. The Belaite clan's inclusion underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to multiply Abraham's descendants.

the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel
Ashbel, another son of Benjamin, is the progenitor of the Ashbelite clan. The name "Ashbel" in Hebrew, "אַשְׁבֵּל" (Ashbel), is less clear in meaning but is part of the rich tapestry of names that carry historical and familial significance. The Ashbelites, like other clans, contribute to the diversity and strength of the tribe of Benjamin, each clan playing a unique role in the unfolding narrative of Israel.

the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram
Ahiram, also a son of Benjamin, leads to the formation of the Ahiramite clan. The name "Ahiram" in Hebrew, "אֲחִירָם" (Ahiram), can be interpreted as "brother of height" or "exalted brother," suggesting a position of honor or distinction. This clan, like others, represents the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham to make his descendants as numerous as the stars, each clan contributing to the collective identity and mission of Israel as God's chosen people.

Verse 38. - The sons of Benjamin. These formed seven families, five named after sons, two after grandsons. The list in Genesis 46:21 contains three names here omitted, and the rest are much changed in form. Them is still more divergence between these and the longer genealogies found in 1 Chronicles 7:6-12; 1 Chronicles 8:1-5 sq. It is possible that the family of Becher (Genesis), who had nine sons (1 Chronicles), went under another name, because there was a family of Becherites in Ephraim (verse 35); and similarly the family of the Ephraimite Beriah (1 Chronicles) may have ceded its name in favour of the Asherite family of Beriites (verse 44). But it must be acknowledged that the various genealogies of Benjamin cannot be reconciled as they stand.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
[These were] the descendants
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Benjamin
בִנְיָמִן֮ (ḇin·yā·min)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites

by their clans:
לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָם֒ (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 Belaite
הַבַּלְעִ֔י (hab·bal·‘î)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1108: Belaites -- a Belaite

clan
מִשְׁפַּ֙חַת֙ (miš·pa·ḥaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

from Bela,
לְבֶ֗לַע (lə·ḇe·la‘)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1106: Bela -- an Edomite, also two Israelites

the Ashbelite
הָֽאַשְׁבֵּלִ֑י (hā·’aš·bê·lî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 789: Ashbelites -- descendants of Ashbel

clan
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת (miš·pa·ḥaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

from Ashbel,
לְאַשְׁבֵּ֕ל (lə·’aš·bêl)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 788: Ashbel -- the second son of Benjamin

the Ahiramite
הָאֲחִירָמִֽי׃ (hā·’ă·ḥî·rā·mî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 298: Ahiramites -- descendants of Ahiram

clan
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת (miš·pa·ḥaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

from Ahiram,
לַאֲחִירָ֕ם (la·’ă·ḥî·rām)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 297: Ahiram -- 'brother of (the) lofty', a son of Benjamin


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