Numbers 26:5
New International Version
The descendants of Reuben, the firstborn son of Israel, were: through Hanok, the Hanokite clan; through Pallu, the Palluite clan;

New Living Translation
These were the clans descended from the sons of Reuben, Jacob’s oldest son: The Hanochite clan, named after their ancestor Hanoch. The Palluite clan, named after their ancestor Pallu.

English Standard Version
Reuben, the firstborn of Israel; the sons of Reuben: of Hanoch, the clan of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the clan of the Palluites;

Berean Standard Bible
Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu,

King James Bible
Reuben, the eldest son of Israel: the children of Reuben; Hanoch, of whom cometh the family of the Hanochites: of Pallu, the family of the Palluites:

New King James Version
Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. The children of Reuben were: of Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites;

New American Standard Bible
Reuben, Israel’s firstborn, the sons of Reuben: of Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites;

NASB 1995
Reuben, Israel’s firstborn, the sons of Reuben: of Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites;

NASB 1977
Reuben, Israel’s first-born, the sons of Reuben: of Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites;

Legacy Standard Bible
Reuben, Israel’s firstborn, the sons of Reuben: of Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites;

Amplified Bible
Reuben, the firstborn of Israel (Jacob), the sons of Reuben: of Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites;

Christian Standard Bible
Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. Reuben’s descendants: the Hanochite clan from Hanoch; the Palluite clan from Pallu;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. Reuben’s descendants: the Hanochite clan from Hanoch; the Palluite clan from Pallu;

American Standard Version
Reuben, the first-born of Israel; the sons of Reuben: of Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites;

English Revised Version
Reuben, the firstborn of Israel: the sons of Reuben; of Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites: of Pallu, the family of the Palluites:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[Reuben] was Israel's firstborn. The descendants of Reuben were the family of Hanoch, the family of Pallu,

Good News Translation
The tribe of Reuben (Reuben was the oldest son of Jacob): the clans of Hanoch, Pallu,

International Standard Version
From Reuben, Israel's firstborn, the descendants of Reuben included from Hanoch, the family of the descendants of Hanoch; from Pallu, the family of the descendants of Pallu;

Majority Standard Bible
Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu,

NET Bible
Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. The Reubenites: from Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; from Pallu, the family of the Palluites;

New Heart English Bible
Reuben, the firstborn of Israel; the descendants of Reuben: of Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites;

Webster's Bible Translation
Reuben the eldest son of Israel: the children of Reuben; Hanoch, of whom cometh the family of the Hanochites: Of Phallu, the family of the Phalluites:

World English Bible
Reuben, the firstborn of Israel; the sons of Reuben: of Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Reuben, firstborn of Israel—sons of Reuben: of Enoch [is] the family of the Enochite; of Pallu the family of the Palluite;

Young's Literal Translation
Reuben, first-born of Israel -- sons of Reuben: of Hanoch is the family of the Hanochite; of Pallu the family of the Palluite;

Smith's Literal Translation
Reuben, the first-born of Israel; the sons of Reuben: Hanoch, the families of the Hanochites: for Pallu, the families of the Palluites.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Ruben the firstborn of Israel. His sons were Henoch, of whom is the family of the Henochites: and Phallu, of whom is the family of the Phalluites:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Ruben, the firstborn of Israel; his son, Hanoch, from whom is the family of the Hanochites; and Pallu, from whom is the family of the Palluites;

New American Bible
Reuben, the firstborn of Israel. The descendants of Reuben by their clans were: through Hanoch, the clan of the Hanochites; through Pallu, the clan of the Palluites;

New Revised Standard Version
Reuben, the firstborn of Israel. The descendants of Reuben: of Hanoch, the clan of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the clan of the Palluites;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Reuben, the first-born of Israel; the sons of Reuben, Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Rubil, firstborn of Israel; the sons of Rubil: Khenok the family of Khenok: Pallu, family of Pallu.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Reuben, the first-born of Israel: the sons of Reuben: of Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Ruben was the first-born of Israel: and the sons of Ruben, Enoch, and the family of Enoch; to Phallu belongs the family of the Phalluites.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Tribe of Reuben
5Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu, 6the Hezronite clan from Hezron, and the Carmite clan from Carmi.…

Cross References
Genesis 46:8-27
Now these are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn. / The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. / The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman. ...

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; ...

Genesis 29:32
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.”

Genesis 35:23
The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.

Genesis 49:3
Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power.

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.

Deuteronomy 33:6
Let Reuben live and not die, nor his men be few.”

1 Chronicles 2:1-2
These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

Genesis 46:9
The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.

Exodus 6:14
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.

1 Chronicles 4:24-27
The descendants of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul. / The sons of Shaul: Shallum, Mibsam, and Mishma. / The sons of Mishma: Hammuel, Zaccur, and Shimei. ...

Matthew 1:2
Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.

Luke 3:33-34
the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah, / the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

Hebrews 7:14
For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.

Revelation 7:5
From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000,


Treasury of Scripture

Reuben, the oldest son of Israel: the children of Reuben; Hanoch, of whom comes the family of the Hanochites: of Pallu, the family of the Palluites:

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Numbers 26
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52. 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














Reuben was the firstborn of Israel
The name "Reuben" in Hebrew is "רְאוּבֵן" (Re'uven), which means "behold, a son." Reuben, as the firstborn of Jacob (Israel), held a position of prominence and expectation. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the firstborn son typically received a double portion of the inheritance and was expected to lead the family. However, Reuben's actions, as recorded in Genesis 35:22, led to a loss of his birthright, which was later given to Joseph's sons, Ephraim and Manasseh (1 Chronicles 5:1-2). This serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin and the importance of integrity and responsibility in leadership roles.

These were the descendants of Reuben
The phrase introduces the genealogical record of Reuben's lineage. In the context of Numbers 26, this census was taken to prepare the Israelites for the conquest of Canaan. The listing of descendants underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham to make his descendants as numerous as the stars (Genesis 15:5). It also highlights the continuity of God's covenant with Israel, despite their wilderness wanderings and previous rebellions.

the Hanochite clan from Hanoch
"Hanoch" in Hebrew is "חֲנוֹךְ" (Chanokh), meaning "dedicated" or "initiated." The Hanochites were one of the clans that descended from Reuben. The mention of clans emphasizes the tribal structure of Israelite society, which was crucial for maintaining order and identity among the people. Each clan had its own leaders and responsibilities, contributing to the overall functioning of the nation. This structure reflects God's design for community and the importance of each member's role within the body of believers.

the Palluite clan from Pallu
"Pallu" in Hebrew is "פַּלּוּא" (Pallu), meaning "distinguished" or "separated." The Palluites, like the Hanochites, were a distinct clan within the tribe of Reuben. The naming of clans and their leaders in the census serves as a testament to God's faithfulness in preserving the lineage of His people. It also illustrates the diversity within unity, as each clan had unique characteristics and contributions, yet all were part of the larger family of Israel. This diversity within unity is mirrored in the New Testament church, where believers are called to be one body in Christ, each with different gifts and functions (1 Corinthians 12:12-27).

Verse 5. - The children of Reuben. The four names here registered as distinguishing families within the tribe of Reuben agree with the lists given in Genesis 46:9; Exodus 6:14; 1 Chronicles 5:3.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Reuben
רְאוּבֵ֖ן (rə·’ū·ḇên)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7205: Reuben -- 'behold a son!' oldest son of Jacob, also his desc

was the firstborn
בְּכ֣וֹר (bə·ḵō·wr)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1060: Firstborn, chief

of Israel.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

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

of Reuben:
רְאוּבֵ֗ן (rə·’ū·ḇên)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7205: Reuben -- 'behold a son!' oldest son of Jacob, also his desc

The Hanochite
הַחֲנֹכִ֔י (ha·ḥă·nō·ḵî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2599: Hanochites -- a Chanokite

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

from Hanoch,
חֲנוֹךְ֙ (ḥă·nō·wḵ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2585: Enoch -- four Israelites, sons of Cain, Jered, Midian and Reuben

the Palluite
הַפַּלֻּאִֽי׃ (hap·pal·lu·’î)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6384: Descendant of Pallu

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 Pallu,
לְפַלּ֕וּא (lə·p̄al·lū)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6396: Pallu -- a son of Reuben


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