Of Shupham, the family of the Shuphamites: of Hupham, the family of the Huphamites.
From Shupham came the Shuphamite family, and from Hupham came the Huphamite family.
This verse is recording the family lines that descended from two of Benjamin's sons as part of a detailed census of Israel's tribes.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, chapter 26, Moses conducts a second census of the Israelites in the wilderness, just before they enter the Promised Land, to assess the population for land distribution and military organization. This verse specifically lists the families of Shupham and Hupham as part of the tribe of Benjamin, reflecting the detailed genealogical records that God commanded to preserve the identity and inheritance of His people. It highlights God's faithfulness in maintaining the tribal structures amid the nation's journey.
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