Numbers 26:20 Meaning and Explanation
“And the sons of Judah after their families were; of Shelah, the family of the Shelanites: of Pharez, the family of the Pharzites: of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites.”
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Read Full Chapter →Judah's surviving family lines descend through Shelah, Pharez, and Zerah.
The Context of Numbers 26:20
Judah's surviving family branches are detailed, with Pharez and Zerah being the significant lines.
What Does Numbers 26:20 Mean?
Shelah remained childless (no descendants counted here), while Pharez and Zerah became the fertile branches of Judah's lineage. Pharez's line is especially significant—it leads directly to King David.
The genealogy illustrates that God's covenant promise flows through the survivors, those God preserves and blesses, not through every descendant.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 26:20
What does Numbers 26:20 mean?
Judah's surviving family lines descend through Shelah, Pharez, and Zerah.
What is the context of Numbers 26:20?
Judah's surviving family branches are detailed, with Pharez and Zerah being the significant lines.