Numbers 36:1
New International Version
The family heads of the clan of Gilead son of Makir, the son of Manasseh, who were from the clans of the descendants of Joseph, came and spoke before Moses and the leaders, the heads of the Israelite families.

New Living Translation
Then the heads of the clans of Gilead—descendants of Makir, son of Manasseh, son of Joseph—came to Moses and the family leaders of Israel with a petition.

English Standard Version
The heads of the fathers’ houses of the clan of the people of Gilead the son of Machir, son of Manasseh, from the clans of the people of Joseph, came near and spoke before Moses and before the chiefs, the heads of the fathers’ houses of the people of Israel.

Berean Standard Bible
Now the family heads of the clan of Gilead son of Machir son of Manasseh, one of the clans of Joseph, approached Moses and the leaders who were the heads of the Israelite families and addressed them,

Berean Literal Bible
And the chief fathers of the clans of the sons of Gilead son of Machir son of Manasseh, of the clans of the sons of Joseph, came near and spoke before the face of Moses and before the face of the leaders, the chief fathers of the sons of Israel.

King James Bible
And the chief fathers of the families of the children of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of the sons of Joseph, came near, and spake before Moses, and before the princes, the chief fathers of the children of Israel:

New King James Version
Now the chief fathers of the families of the children of Gilead the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of the sons of Joseph, came near and spoke before Moses and before the leaders, the chief fathers of the children of Israel.

New American Standard Bible
Now the heads of the fathers’ households of the family of the sons of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of the sons of Joseph, came forward and spoke before Moses and before the leaders, the heads of the fathers’ households of the sons of Israel,

NASB 1995
And the heads of the fathers’ households of the family of the sons of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of the sons of Joseph, came near and spoke before Moses and before the leaders, the heads of the fathers’ households of the sons of Israel,

NASB 1977
And the heads of the fathers’ households of the family of the sons of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of the sons of Joseph, came near and spoke before Moses and before the leaders, the heads of the fathers’ households of the sons of Israel,

Legacy Standard Bible
And the heads of the fathers’ households of the family of the sons of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of the sons of Joseph, came near and spoke before Moses and before the leaders, the heads of the fathers’ households of the sons of Israel,

Amplified Bible
The leaders of the fathers’ households of the family of the sons of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of the sons of Joseph, approached and spoke before Moses and before the leaders, the heads of the fathers’ households of the Israelites,

Berean Annotated Bible
Now the family heads of the clan of Gilead (rocky region) son of Machir (sold) son of Manasseh (causing to forget), one of the clans of Joseph (YHWH has added), approached Moses (drawn out) and the leaders who were the heads of the Israelite families (he wrestles with God) and addressed them,

Christian Standard Bible
The family heads from the clan of the descendants of Gilead—the son of Machir, son of Manasseh —who were from the clans of the sons of Joseph, approached and addressed Moses and the leaders who were heads of the Israelite families.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The family leaders from the clan of the descendants of Gilead—the son of Machir, son of Manasseh—who were from the clans of the sons of Joseph, approached and addressed Moses and the leaders who were over the Israelite families.

American Standard Version
And the heads of the fathers' houses of the family of the children of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of the sons of Joseph, came near, and spake before Moses, and before the princes, the heads of the fathers' houses of the children of Israel:

Contemporary English Version
One day the family leaders from the Gilead clan of the Manasseh tribe went to Moses and the other family leaders of Israel

English Revised Version
And the heads of the fathers' houses of the family of the children of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of the sons of Joseph, came near, and spake before Moses, and before the princes, the heads of the fathers' houses of the children of Israel:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The heads of the households whose families were descended from Gilead, son of Machir and grandson of Manasseh (families of Joseph's descendants), came and spoke to Moses and the leaders of the other Israelite households.

Good News Translation
The heads of the families in the clan of Gilead, the son of Machir and grandson of Manasseh son of Joseph, went to Moses and the other leaders.

International Standard Version
The leaders of the ancestral families of the descendants of Gilead, who were descendants of Machir, and descendants of Manasseh, from Joseph's tribe, approached and spoke to Moses and the leaders of the ancestral houses of the Israelis.

NET Bible
Then the heads of the family groups of the Gileadites, the descendant of Machir, the descendant of Manasseh, who were from the Josephite families, approached and spoke before Moses and the leaders who were the heads of the Israelite families.

New Heart English Bible
The heads of the ancestral houses of the family of the people of Gilead, the son of Makir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of the sons of Joseph, came near and spoke before Moses and before Eleazar the priest and before the leaders, the heads of the ancestral houses of the children of Israel.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the chief fathers of the families of the children of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of the sons of Joseph, came near, and spoke before Moses, and before the princes, the chief fathers of the children of Israel:
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Now the family heads of the clan of Gilead son of Machir son of Manasseh, one of the clans of Joseph, approached Moses and the leaders who were the heads of the Israelite families and addressed them,

World English Bible
The heads of the fathers’ households of the family of the children of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of the sons of Joseph, came near and spoke before Moses and before the princes, the heads of the fathers’ households of the children of Israel.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the heads of the fathers of the families of the sons of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh, of the families of the sons of Joseph, come near and speak before Moses and before the princes, heads of the fathers of the sons of Israel,

Berean Literal Bible
And the chief fathers of the clans of the sons of Gilead son of Machir son of Manasseh, of the clans of the sons of Joseph, came near and spoke before the face of Moses and before the face of the leaders, the chief fathers of the sons of Israel.

Young's Literal Translation
And the heads of the fathers of the families of the sons of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh, of the families of the sons of Joseph, come near, and speak before Moses, and before the princes, heads of the fathers of the sons of Israel,

Smith's Literal Translation
And there will come near the heads of the fathers to the families of the sons of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh, from the families of the sons of Joseph; and they will speak before Moses and before the chiefs of the heads of the fathers to the sons of Israel.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the princes of the families of Galaad, the son of Machir, the son of Manasses, of the stock Of the children of Joseph, came and spoke to Moses before the princes of Israel, and said:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then the leaders of the families of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, from the stock of the sons of Joseph, approached and spoke to Moses before the leaders of Israel, and they said:

New American Bible
The heads of the ancestral houses in a clan of the descendants of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh—one of the Josephite clans—came up and spoke before Moses and Eleazar the priest and before the leaders who were the heads of the ancestral houses of the Israelites.

New Revised Standard Version
The heads of the ancestral houses of the clans of the descendants of Gilead son of Machir son of Manasseh, of the Josephite clans, came forward and spoke in the presence of Moses and the leaders, the heads of the ancestral houses of the Israelites;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
THEN the chief fathers of the families of the children of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, the son of Joseph, came near, and spoke before Moses and before Eleazar the priest and before the princes of the congregation, the chief fathers of the children of Israel;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the head fathers of the family of the children of Gelad, son of Makir, son of Manasheh, from the family of Menasheh, son of Yoseph, approached and they spoke before Moshe and before Eliazer the Priest and before the Princes of the assembly, the Heads of the fathers of the children of Israel:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the heads of the fathers' houses of the family of the children of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of the sons of Joseph, came near, and spoke before Moses, and before the princes, the heads of the fathers' houses of the children of Israel;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the heads of the tribe of the sons of Galaad the son of Machir the son of Manasse, of the tribe of the sons of Joseph, drew near, and spoke before Moses, and before Eleazar the priest, and before the heads of the houses of the families of the children of Israel:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Zelophehad's Daughters Marry
1Now the family heads of the clan of Gilead son of Machir son of Manasseh, one of the clans of Joseph, approached Moses and the leaders who were the heads of the Israelite families and addressed them, 2saying, “When the LORD commanded my lord to give the land as an inheritance to the Israelites by lot, He also commanded him to give the inheritance of our brother Zelophehad to his daughters.…

Cross References
Now the family heads of the clan of Gilead son of Machir son of Manasseh,

Numbers 26:29-34
These were the descendants of Manasseh: The Machirite clan from Machir, the father of Gilead, and the Gileadite clan from Gilead. / These were the descendants of Gilead: the Iezerite clan from Iezer, the Helekite clan from Helek, / the Asrielite clan from Asriel, the Shechemite clan from Shechem, …

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.

1 Chronicles 7:14
The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel through his Aramean concubine. She also gave birth to Machir the father of Gilead.
one of the clans 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.

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.

Joshua 16:1
The allotment for the descendants of Joseph extended from the Jordan at Jericho to the waters of Jericho on the east, through the wilderness that goes up from Jericho into the hill country of Bethel.
approached Moses and the leaders who were the heads of the Israelite families

Numbers 27:1-5
Now the daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, belonged to the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph. These were the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. They approached / the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, stood before Moses, Eleazar the priest, the leaders, and the whole congregation, and said, / “Our father died in the wilderness, but he was not among the followers of Korah who gathered together against the LORD. Instead, he died because of his own sin, and he had no sons. …

Numbers 32:2-5
So the Gadites and Reubenites came to Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the leaders of the congregation, and said, / “Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon, / which the LORD conquered before the congregation of Israel, are suitable for livestock—and your servants have livestock.” …

Deuteronomy 5:23-27
And when you heard the voice out of the darkness while the mountain was blazing with fire, all the heads of your tribes and your elders approached me, / and you said, “Behold, the LORD our God has shown us His glory and greatness, and we have heard His voice out of the fire. Today we have seen that a man can live even if God speaks with him. / But now, why should we die? For this great fire will consume us, and we will die, if we hear the voice of the LORD our God any longer. …
and addressed them,

Numbers 32:25-27
The Gadites and Reubenites said to Moses, “Your servants will do just as our lord commands. / Our children, our wives, our livestock, and all our animals will remain here in the cities of Gilead. / But your servants are equipped for war, and every man will cross over to the battle before the LORD, just as our lord says.”

Joshua 22:21-23
Then the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh answered the leaders of the clans of Israel: / “The LORD, the Mighty One, is God! The LORD, the Mighty One, is God! He knows, and may Israel also know. If this was in rebellion or breach of faith against the LORD, do not spare us today. / If we have built for ourselves an altar to turn away from Him and to offer burnt offerings and grain offerings on it, or to sacrifice peace offerings on it, may the LORD Himself hold us accountable.

1 Samuel 8:4-7
So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. / “Look,” they said, “you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now appoint a king to judge us like all the other nations.” / But when they said, “Give us a king to judge us,” their demand was displeasing in the sight of Samuel; so he prayed to the LORD. …
Joshua 17:3-6
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. / They approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the leaders, and said, “The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brothers.” So Joshua gave them an inheritance among their father’s brothers, in keeping with the command of the LORD. / Thus ten shares fell to Manasseh, in addition to the land of Gilead and Bashan beyond the Jordan, …

Deuteronomy 25:5-10
When brothers dwell together and one of them dies without a son, the widow must not marry outside the family. Her husband’s brother is to take her as his wife and fulfill the duty of a brother-in-law for her. / The first son she bears will carry on the name of the dead brother, so that his name will not be blotted out from Israel. / But if the man does not want to marry his brother’s widow, she is to go to the elders at the city gate and say, “My husband’s brother refuses to preserve his brother’s name in Israel. He is not willing to perform the duty of a brother-in-law for me.” …

Ruth 4:1-10
Meanwhile, Boaz went to the gate and sat down there. Soon the kinsman-redeemer of whom he had spoken came along, and Boaz said, “Come over here, my friend, and sit down.” So he went over and sat down. / Then Boaz took ten of the elders of the city and said, “Sit here,” and they did so. / And he said to the kinsman-redeemer, “Naomi, who has returned from the land of Moab, is selling the piece of land that belonged to our brother Elimelech. …

Leviticus 25:23-28
The land must not be sold permanently, because it is Mine, and you are but foreigners and residents with Me. / Thus for every piece of property you possess, you must provide for the redemption of the land. / If your brother becomes impoverished and sells some of his property, his nearest of kin may come and redeem what his brother has sold. …


Treasury of Scripture

And the chief fathers of the families of the children of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of the sons of Joseph, came near, and spoke before Moses, and before the princes, the chief fathers of the children of Israel:

Gilead

Numbers 26:29-33
Of the sons of Manasseh: of Machir, the family of the Machirites: and Machir begat Gilead: of Gilead come the family of the Gileadites…

Numbers 27:1
Then came the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph: and these are the names of his daughters; Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah.

Joshua 17:2,3
There was also a lot for the rest of the children of Manasseh by their families; for the children of Abiezer, and for the children of Helek, and for the children of Asriel, and for the children of Shechem, and for the children of Hepher, and for the children of Shemida: these were the male children of Manasseh the son of Joseph by their families…

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Numbers 36
1. The inheritance of daughters is remedied by marrying in their own tribes
7. Lest the inheritance should be removed from the tribe
10. The daughters of Zelophehad marry their father's brothers' sons












Now the family heads of the clan of Gilead son of Machir son of Manasseh
This phrase identifies the specific lineage within the tribe of Manasseh, one of the tribes of Israel. Gilead is a region east of the Jordan River, known for its balm and rugged terrain. Machir was the firstborn son of Manasseh, and his descendants were known for their valor and military prowess. The mention of Gilead highlights the importance of land inheritance and tribal identity in Israelite society. This lineage is significant as it connects to the broader narrative of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land and the allocation of territories among the tribes.

one of the clans of Joseph
Joseph, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, received a double portion of inheritance through his two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh. This phrase underscores the fulfillment of Jacob's blessing in Genesis 48, where he adopts Joseph's sons as his own, granting them equal status with his other sons. The division into clans reflects the organizational structure of the Israelite tribes, which was crucial for maintaining order and distributing land.

approached Moses and the leaders who were the heads of the Israelite families
The act of approaching Moses and the leaders indicates a formal request or concern being brought before the highest authority. Moses, as the leader and prophet, served as the mediator between God and the people. The leaders of the Israelite families were responsible for representing their respective tribes and clans, ensuring that justice and order were maintained. This approach reflects the theocratic governance system in place, where spiritual and civil matters were intertwined.

and addressed them
This phrase signifies the beginning of a dialogue or petition. In the context of Numbers 36, the issue at hand involves the inheritance rights of the daughters of Zelophehad, a matter previously addressed in Numbers 27. The addressing of leaders highlights the communal and legal processes in ancient Israel, where disputes and concerns were resolved through consultation and adherence to divine law. This process underscores the importance of maintaining tribal boundaries and inheritance laws, which were vital for preserving the identity and continuity of the Israelite people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Gilead
A region east of the Jordan River, known for its balm and fertile land. It is also the name of a clan within the tribe of Manasseh.

2. Machir
The firstborn son of Manasseh, who was the son of Joseph. Machir's descendants were significant in the tribe of Manasseh.

3. Manasseh
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, named after Joseph's firstborn son. The tribe was divided into two half-tribes, one on each side of the Jordan River.

4. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, who led them out of Egypt and through the wilderness. He was the mediator between God and the people.

5. Israelite Families
The collective tribes of Israel, each with its own leaders and heads of families, who played a role in decision-making and governance.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Inheritance
Inheritance was crucial for maintaining tribal identity and continuity. It ensured that each tribe retained its allotted portion of the Promised Land.

God's Provision and Order
The laws regarding inheritance reflect God's provision and order for His people, ensuring fairness and justice within the community.

Leadership and Mediation
Moses' role as a mediator highlights the importance of godly leadership in resolving disputes and maintaining unity among God's people.

Faithfulness to God's Commands
The Israelites' concern for adhering to God's commands regarding inheritance demonstrates their commitment to living according to His will.

Community and Family Responsibility
The involvement of family heads in decision-making underscores the responsibility of families to uphold God's laws and support one another.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Numbers 36:1?

2. How does Numbers 36:1 address inheritance laws for the daughters of Zelophehad?

3. What role do leaders play in resolving disputes according to Numbers 36:1?

4. How does Numbers 36:1 connect to earlier inheritance laws in Numbers 27?

5. Why is it important to seek guidance from leaders in complex situations today?

6. How can we apply the principles of fairness and justice from Numbers 36:1?

7. How does Numbers 36:1 address inheritance rights for women in biblical times?

8. What does Numbers 36:1 reveal about tribal identity and land ownership in Israel?

9. How does Numbers 36:1 reflect the cultural norms of ancient Israelite society?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 36?

11. 1 Chronicles 7:14-15 - How do we reconcile the lineage of Manasseh here with conflicting genealogical details elsewhere in Scripture?

12. Joshua 17:3-6: Is the story of Zelophehad's daughters inheriting land plausible in a strict patriarchal society, or does it conflict with known ancient customs?

13. Numbers 32:23: Are there any historical or archaeological records that corroborate Moses' warnings about sin and its consequences for these tribes?

14. What is the significance of Gilead in the Bible?
What Does Numbers 36:1 Mean
Now the family heads

• Scripture opens with leaders stepping forward, underscoring God’s orderly structure for His people (Numbers 1:4; 7:2).

• “Family heads” shows responsibility resting on fathers to guard inheritance and obedience. Compare Joshua 14:1, where tribal leaders oversee land distribution.


of the clan of Gilead son of Machir son of Manasseh

• Tracing lineage back to Machir and Manasseh places this request within God’s earlier promises to Joseph’s descendants (Genesis 50:23; Numbers 26:29).

• Gilead’s clan had already received territory east of the Jordan (Numbers 32:39-40); their concern is to protect what God has literally assigned.


one of the clans of Joseph

• Reminds us that Joseph received a double portion through Ephraim and Manasseh (Genesis 48:5-6).

• By highlighting Joseph again, the verse ties the coming discussion to covenant faithfulness stretching from Egypt to the Promised Land (Genesis 50:24-25).


approached Moses

• The right place to bring a legal-inheritance issue is before God’s appointed mediator (Numbers 27:2).

• Their action models seeking divine guidance through established leadership (Exodus 18:15-16).


and the leaders who were the heads of the Israelite families

• Multiple authorities ensure fairness and communal accountability (Exodus 3:16; Numbers 34:17-18).

• The scene pictures transparent governance in which every tribe’s interest is represented.


and addressed them

• Open dialogue prevents division and keeps unity within God’s people (Deuteronomy 1:17; Acts 15:6 recalls a similar later pattern).

• Speaking up in faith anticipates God’s wisdom to resolve potential conflicts over His promises.


summary

Numbers 36:1 introduces a respectful appeal by responsible leaders guarding their God-given inheritance. By naming each ancestral link, Scripture affirms the literal promises made to the patriarchs. The verse models orderly consultation with Moses and tribal heads, demonstrating how covenant people preserve both unity and obedience when dilemmas arise.

Verse 1. - The chief fathers. The same phrase is more correctly translated in Exodus 6:25 "heads of the fathers." It is, however, probable that הָאָבור (fathers) is a contraction for בֵּית־הַאָבות (fathers' houses). The fathers' house was the next recognized and familiar division below the mishpachah (family). Probably the fathers' house included originally all the descendants of a living ancestor, who formed the bond of union between them; but this union no doubt survived in many cases the death of the common ancestor, whose authority would then devolve upon the oldest efficient member of the house. The families of the children of Gilead. "The mishpachoth of the Beni-Gilead" certainly did not include the Machirites, who were somewhat sharply distinguished from the other Manassites (see above on Numbers 26:29; 32:39 ff.); it is even doubtful whether they included the Gileadites proper, who took their name (and perhaps traced their descent) from Gilead, but not from his sons. It may be confidently assumed that the Machirites, who had received an extensive and remote territory beyond Jordan, had nothing whatever to do with this application. It was the other section of the tribe, the mishpachoth of the six sons of Gilead, who were yet to receive inheritance by lot in Canaan proper, to whom the matter appeared so serious that they came to Moses about it.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Now the family
הָֽאָב֗וֹת (hā·’ā·ḇō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1: Father

heads
רָאשֵׁ֣י (rā·šê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 7218: The head

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

of Gilead
גִלְעָד֙ (ḡil·‘āḏ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1568: Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Machir
מָכִ֣יר (mā·ḵîr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4353: Machir -- two Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Manasseh,
מְנַשֶּׁ֔ה (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

one of the clans
מִֽמִּשְׁפְּחֹ֖ת (mim·miš·pə·ḥōṯ)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

of Joseph,
יוֹסֵ֑ף (yō·w·sêp̄)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites

approached
וַֽיִּקְרְב֞וּ (way·yiq·rə·ḇū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7126: To come near, approach

and addressed
וַֽיְדַבְּר֞וּ (way·ḏab·bə·rū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

Moses
מֹשֶׁה֙ (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

and the leaders
הַנְּשִׂאִ֔ים (han·nə·śi·’îm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5387: An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist

who were the heads
רָאשֵׁ֥י (rā·šê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 7218: The head

of the Israelite
לִבְנֵ֥י (liḇ·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

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


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