And the descendants of Bela from Ard and Naaman were the Ardite clan from Ard and the Naamite clan from Naaman. The sons of BelaThe phrase "The sons of Bela" refers to the descendants of Bela, who was one of the sons of Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. In the Hebrew context, the word "sons" (בָּנִים, banim) often signifies not only direct offspring but also descendants or members of a family line. This highlights the importance of lineage and heritage in the Israelite culture, where family ties and tribal affiliations were central to identity and inheritance. Bela's lineage is significant as it contributes to the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the multiplication of his descendants. were Ard and Naaman Persons / Places / Events 1. BelaBela is the firstborn son of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. His descendants are significant in the census of the Israelites. 2. Ard Ard is one of the sons of Bela. His descendants form the clan of the Ardite, contributing to the tribe of Benjamin. 3. Naaman Naaman is another son of Bela. His descendants form the clan of the Naamite, also part of the tribe of Benjamin. 4. The Census This event is part of the second census of the Israelites in the wilderness, as commanded by God to Moses, to count the new generation of Israelites before entering the Promised Land. 5. Tribe of Benjamin One of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its warriors and significant role in Israel's history. The tribe is named after Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. Teaching Points The Importance of Lineage and HeritageUnderstanding our spiritual heritage is crucial. Just as the Israelites valued their lineage, Christians are called to recognize their spiritual lineage in Christ. God's Faithfulness Across Generations The census reflects God's faithfulness in preserving His people. We can trust in God's promises to be faithful to us and our future generations. The Role of Each Individual in God's Plan Every clan and individual had a role in Israel's journey. Similarly, each believer has a unique role in the body of Christ. Preparation for the Promised Land The census was preparation for entering the Promised Land. Believers are called to prepare their hearts and lives for the promises God has for them. Bible Study Questions 1. How does understanding the lineage of the tribes of Israel, such as Benjamin, enhance our understanding of God's faithfulness in the Bible?2. In what ways can we see the importance of spiritual heritage in our own lives, and how can we pass this on to future generations? 3. How does the concept of each clan having a role in Israel's journey relate to the New Testament teaching on the body of Christ? 4. What are some practical ways we can prepare ourselves for the promises God has for us, similar to how the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land? 5. How can we apply the lessons of God's faithfulness across generations to our current challenges and future hopes? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 46:21This verse lists the sons of Benjamin, including Bela, Ard, and Naaman, providing a genealogical connection to Numbers 26:40. 1 Chronicles 7:6-7 Chronicles also records the descendants of Benjamin, including Bela, highlighting the continuity of the tribal lineage. Judges 20:35 The tribe of Benjamin is involved in significant events, such as the battle against the other Israelite tribes, showcasing the tribe's historical importance.
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 Ard, Ardite, Ardites, Ard'ites, Bela, Clan, Family, Naaman, Na'aman, Naamite, Naamites, Na'amites, SonsDictionary 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 26:40 NIVNumbers 26:40 NLT Numbers 26:40 ESV Numbers 26:40 NASB Numbers 26:40 KJV Numbers 26:40 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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