All of them were Shuhamite clans, and their registration numbered 64,400. All the sons of ShuhamThe phrase "All the sons of Shuham" refers to the descendants of Shuham, who was a son of Dan, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The Hebrew root for "Shuham" is שׁוּחָם (Shuham), which is believed to mean "pit-digger" or "depression." This name may reflect the character or occupation of Shuham or his descendants. Historically, the tribe of Dan was known for its adventurous spirit and its role in the conquest of the Promised Land. The mention of "all the sons" emphasizes the collective identity and unity of the tribe, highlighting the importance of family and lineage in Israelite society. numbered 64,400 Persons / Places / Events 1. ShuhamShuham is a descendant of Dan, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The Shuhamites are his descendants, and they are counted in the census of the Israelites in the wilderness. 2. The Census This event is part of the second census taken by Moses and Eleazar in the plains of Moab, as the Israelites prepare to enter the Promised Land. It serves to organize the tribes and prepare for the division of the land. 3. Plains of Moab The location where the census is conducted. It is significant as the staging ground for the Israelites before they cross the Jordan River into Canaan. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in FulfillmentThe census reflects God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham about multiplying his descendants. Despite the challenges in the wilderness, the tribes have grown. Importance of Preparation The census is a practical step in preparing for the future. It reminds us of the importance of planning and organization in our spiritual and daily lives. Community and Identity The listing of the tribes and their numbers emphasizes the importance of community and identity within God's people. Each tribe has a role and place in God's plan. Trust in God's Provision The growth of the Shuhamites, despite the hardships faced, is a testament to God's provision and care. We can trust God to provide for us in our own journeys. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the growth of the Shuhamites reflect God's promises to the patriarchs, and what does this teach us about God's faithfulness today?2. In what ways can we apply the principle of preparation seen in the census to our spiritual lives and daily responsibilities? 3. How does understanding our identity in Christ compare to the tribal identities seen in Numbers 26, and how can this shape our community involvement? 4. What are some modern-day challenges that might parallel the wilderness experience of the Israelites, and how can we trust in God's provision through them? 5. How can the organization and structure seen in the census of Numbers 26 inspire us to bring order and intentionality to our personal and communal spiritual practices? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 46:23This verse mentions the sons of Dan, including Shuham, establishing the genealogical roots of the Shuhamites. Numbers 1:38-39 The first census of the tribe of Dan is recorded here, providing a comparison to the numbers in the second census. Joshua 19:40-48 This passage describes the allotment of land to the tribe of Dan, showing the fulfillment of the promises and preparations made in Numbers.
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 Clans, Families, 400, Hundred, Numbered, Ones, Shuhamite, Shuhamites, Shu'hamites, Sixty, Sixty-four, Thousand, ThreescoreDictionary 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 26:43 NIVNumbers 26:43 NLT Numbers 26:43 ESV Numbers 26:43 NASB Numbers 26:43 KJV Numbers 26:43 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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