Numbers 26:29 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Of the sons of Manasseh: of Machir, the family of the Machirites: and Machir begat Gilead: of Gilead come the family of the Gileadites.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

From the descendants of Manasseh: from Machir came the family of the Machirites, and Machir was the father of Gilead. From Gilead came the family of the Gileadites.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is recording the family lineage of Manasseh's tribe, showing how his descendants formed different family groups through his son Machir and grandson Gilead.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Numbers, Chapter 26, Moses is conducting a second census of the Israelite tribes as they near the end of their wilderness journey and prepare to enter the Promised Land. This verse traces the genealogy of Manasseh, one of Joseph's sons, specifically mentioning his descendants Machir and Gilead to organize the tribes for land inheritance and military assignments. Such records were crucial for maintaining tribal identities and ensuring the fulfillment of God's promises to the Israelites.

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