These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram, These were the families of the LevitesThe Levites were set apart for special service to God, distinct from the other tribes of Israel. The Hebrew root for "Levites" is לֵוִי (Levi), which means "joined" or "attached." This reflects their role in being joined to the service of the Tabernacle, emphasizing their dedication and consecration to God’s work. Historically, the Levites were not given a territorial inheritance like the other tribes, symbolizing their unique spiritual inheritance and responsibility. the Libnite clan the Hebronite clan the Mahlite clan the Mushite clan the Korahite clan And Kohath was the forefather of Amram Persons / Places / Events 1. LevitesA tribe set apart for religious duties and service to the Tabernacle, distinct from the other tribes of Israel. 2. Libnites, Hebronites, Mahlites, Mushites, Korahites These are the families or clans within the tribe of Levi, each descending from one of Levi's sons or grandsons. 3. Kohath One of Levi's sons, whose descendants had specific duties related to the sanctuary. 4. Amram A descendant of Kohath, father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, significant figures in Israel's history. 5. Census of Israel The context of this verse is a census commanded by God to count the Israelites, including the Levites, as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. Teaching Points The Importance of Heritage and LineageUnderstanding our spiritual heritage can deepen our appreciation for God's work throughout history. The Levites' lineage reminds us of the importance of being set apart for God's purposes. Roles and Responsibilities in God's Kingdom Just as the Levites had specific roles, each believer has a unique calling and responsibility within the body of Christ. We should seek to understand and fulfill our God-given roles. Faithfulness Across Generations The mention of these families highlights the importance of faithfulness across generations. We are called to pass down our faith and values to future generations. God's Sovereign Choice The Levites were chosen by God for a special purpose, illustrating God's sovereignty in choosing and equipping His people for His work. Bible Study Questions 1. How does understanding the lineage of the Levites enhance our appreciation for their role in Israel's history and worship?2. In what ways can we identify and fulfill our unique roles within the body of Christ, similar to the Levites' specific duties? 3. How can we ensure that our faith and values are passed down to future generations, as seen in the faithful lineage of the Levites? 4. What does the selection of the Levites teach us about God's sovereignty and His purposes for His people? 5. How can the genealogies and family histories in the Bible encourage us in our personal walk with God and our understanding of His plan for our lives? Connections to Other Scriptures Exodus 6Provides genealogical details about the Levites, including the lineage of Moses and Aaron, connecting to the families listed in Numbers 26:58. 1 Chronicles 6 Offers a more detailed genealogy of the Levites, emphasizing their roles and responsibilities in Israel's worship. Hebrews 7 Discusses the priesthood, highlighting the significance of the Levitical line and its fulfillment in Christ, our High Priest.
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 Amram, Begat, Begot, Begotten, Clan, Clans, Families, Family, Forefather, Hebronite, Hebronites, He'bronites, Kohath, Korahite, Korahites, Ko'rahites, Korathite, Korathites, Levi, Levite, Levites, Libnite, Libnites, Mahlite, Mahlites, Mushite, MushitesDictionary 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 26:58 NIVNumbers 26:58 NLT Numbers 26:58 ESV Numbers 26:58 NASB Numbers 26:58 KJV Numbers 26:58 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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