These are the sons of Ephraim after their families: of Shuthelah, the family of the Shuthalhites: of Becher, the family of the Bachrites: of Tahan, the family of the Tahanites.
These are the descendants of Ephraim organized by their family groups: from Shuthelah came the Shuthelahite family, from Becher came the Bachrite family, and from Tahan came the Tahanite family.
This verse lists the three main family groups that descended from Ephraim, one of Joseph's sons, showing how his descendants were organized into distinct clans.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, this verse is part of a second census conducted by Moses as the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. This census was essential for organizing the tribes, determining military strength, and allocating land inheritance based on family lines. It specifically lists the descendants of Ephraim, one of Joseph's sons, to preserve tribal identity and ensure God's promises of land were fulfilled according to lineage.
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