These are the sons of Benjamin after their families: and they that were numbered of them were forty and five thousand and six hundred.
These are the descendants of Benjamin organized by their family groups, and when they were counted, there were 45,600 of them.
This verse records that Benjamin's tribe had grown to 45,600 people when Moses conducted a census of Israel.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, chapter 26, Moses conducted a second census of the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land after years of wandering in the wilderness. This census was commanded by God to organize the tribes for land inheritance and military purposes, reflecting His faithfulness in preserving and numbering His people despite their unfaithfulness. The verse specifically lists the families of the tribe of Benjamin and their count of 45,600 males, as part of a broader effort to ensure equitable distribution among the descendants of Jacob.
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