Numbers 26:42 Meaning and Explanation
“These are the sons of Dan after their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan after their families.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Dan's tribe has only one major family division: the Shuhamites descended from Shuham.
The Context of Numbers 26:42
Dan's census is notable for having only one recorded family division.
What Does Numbers 26:42 Mean?
Dan, born of Bilhah (Jacob's servant-wife), is surprisingly represented by only one recorded family. This may reflect either genealogical loss or simplification in record-keeping, but Dan retained full tribal status.
The brevity of Dan's genealogy contrasts with the more elaborate genealogies of other tribes, yet demonstrates that all twelve tribes received equal census weight regardless of genealogical complexity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 26:42
What does Numbers 26:42 mean?
Dan's tribe has only one major family division: the Shuhamites descended from Shuham.
What is the context of Numbers 26:42?
Dan's census is notable for having only one recorded family division.