the Arodite clan from Arod, and the Arelite clan from Areli. These were the clansThe term "clans" in this context refers to subdivisions within the tribes of Israel, specifically the descendants of Jacob's sons. The Hebrew word used here is "מִשְׁפָּחוֹת" (mishpachot), which signifies family groups or extended families. In ancient Israel, clans were crucial for maintaining social structure, inheritance rights, and tribal identity. They provided a sense of belonging and continuity, reflecting God's promise to Abraham about his descendants being numerous and forming a great nation (Genesis 12:2). of Arod the Arodite clan and of Areli the Arelite clan Persons / Places / Events 1. ArodArod is one of the sons of Gad, who was one of the twelve sons of Jacob (Israel). The Arodite clan is named after him, representing one of the subdivisions of the tribe of Gad. 2. Areli Areli is another son of Gad, and the Arelite clan is named after him. Like Arod, Areli's descendants formed a distinct family group within the tribe of Gad. 3. Tribe of Gad Gad was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, named after Jacob's seventh son. The tribe of Gad settled on the east side of the Jordan River and was known for its warriors. 4. Census of Israel Numbers 26 records the second census of the Israelites in the wilderness, taken as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. This census was crucial for organizing the tribes and distributing the land. 5. Wilderness Journey The context of this passage is the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, a time of testing and preparation for entering Canaan. Teaching Points Importance of Family and HeritageThe mention of specific clans highlights the value of family and heritage in God's plan. Each family had a role and place in the community of Israel, reminding us of the importance of our spiritual heritage and community today. God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of Promises The census and the subsequent division of the land demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. We can trust God to fulfill His promises in our lives as well. Preparation for Future Inheritance Just as the Israelites were preparing to enter the Promised Land, we are called to prepare for our eternal inheritance. This involves living faithfully and obediently in the present. Unity and Diversity in the Body of Christ The distinct clans within the tribe of Gad illustrate the diversity within the unity of Israel. Similarly, the body of Christ is made up of diverse members, each with unique gifts and roles, contributing to the unity and mission of the Church. Bible Study Questions 1. How does understanding the genealogical background of the tribes of Israel enhance our appreciation of God's faithfulness in Scripture?2. In what ways can we honor our spiritual heritage and contribute to our faith community today? 3. How does the concept of preparing for an inheritance in the Promised Land relate to our preparation for eternal life with God? 4. What are some practical ways we can embrace and celebrate diversity within our church community while maintaining unity? 5. How can we apply the lessons of faithfulness and obedience from the Israelites' wilderness journey to our own spiritual journey? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 46:16This verse lists the sons of Gad, including Arod and Areli, providing the genealogical background for the clans mentioned in Numbers 26:17. Joshua 13:24-28 These verses describe the land inheritance of the tribe of Gad, connecting the census to the fulfillment of God's promise to give the Israelites a land of their own. 1 Chronicles 5:11-17 Chronicles provides additional genealogical details about the tribe of Gad, emphasizing the importance of family lineage in Israel's history.
People Aaron, Abihu, Abiram, Ahiram, Ahiramites, Amram, Ard, Ardites, Areli, Arelites, Arod, Arodites, Ashbel, Ashbelites, Asher, Asriel, Asrielites, Becher, Becherites, Bela, Belaites, Benjamin, Beriah, Beriites, Berites, Caleb, Carmi, Carmites, Dan, Dathan, Eleazar, Eliab, Elon, Elonites, Enoch, Enochites, Er, Eran, Eranites, Eri, Erites, Gad, Gershon, Gershonites, Gileadites, Guni, Gunites, Haggai, Haggi, Haggites, Hamul, Hamulites, Hanoch, Hanochites, Heber, Heberites, Hebronites, Helek, Helekites, Helkites, Hepher, Hepherites, Hezron, Hezronites, Hoglah, Hupham, Huphamites, Iezerites, Imnah, Imnites, Ishvites, Israelites, Issachar, Ithamar, Jachin, Jachinites, Jahleel, Jahleelites, Jahzeel, Jahzeelites, Jamin, Jaminites, Jashub, Jashubites, Jeezer, Jeezerites, Jephunneh, Jesui, Jesuites, Jezer, Jezerites, Jimna, Jimnah, Jimnites, Jishvites, Jochebed, Joseph, Joshua, Kohath, Kohathites, Korah, Korahites, Korathites, Levi, Levites, Libnites, Machir, Machirites, Mahlah, Mahlites, Malchiel, Malchielites, Manasseh, Merari, Merarites, Milcah, Miriam, Moses, Mushites, Naaman, Naamites, Nadab, Naphtali, Nemuel, Nemuelites, Noah, Nun, Onan, Ozni, Oznites, Pallu, Palluites, Perez, Perezites, Phallu, Phalluites, Pharez, Pua, Puah, Punites, Reuben, Reubenites, Sarah, Sardites, Saul, Saulites, Serah, Sered, Seredites, Shaul, Shaulites, Shechemites, Shelah, Shelanites, Shemida, Shemidaites, Shillem, Shillemites, Shimron, Shimronites, Shuham, Shuhamites, Shuni, Shunites, Shupham, Shuphamites, Shuthelah, Shuthelahites, Simeon, Simeonites, Tahan, Tahanites, Tirzah, Tola, Tolaites, Zarhites, Zebulun, Zebulunites, Zelophehad, Zephon, Zephonites, Zerah, ZerahitesPlaces Canaan, Egypt, Jericho, Jordan River, Moab, Peor, SinaiTopics Areli, Are'li, Arelite, Arelites, Are'lites, Arod, Ar'od, Arodite, Arodites, Ar'odites, Clan, FamilyDictionary of Bible Themes Numbers 26:1-61Library The Census of IsraelThirty-eight years had passed away since the first numbering at Sinai, and the people had come to the borders of the Promised Land; for they were in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho. The time had come for another census. The wisdom which commanded the counting of Israel at the beginning of the wilderness journey, also determined to count them at the end of it. This would show that he did not value them less than in former years; it would afford proof that his word of judgment had been fulfilled … Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 37: 1891 The Training of a Statesman. Numbers Links Numbers 26:17 NIVNumbers 26:17 NLT Numbers 26:17 ESV Numbers 26:17 NASB Numbers 26:17 KJV Numbers 26:17 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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