Of the sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites: of Guni, the family of the Gunites:
From the descendants of Naphtali, organized by their family groups: from Jahzeel came the Jahzeelite family, from Guni came the Gunite family.
This verse is recording the family lines that descended from Naphtali, one of Jacob's twelve sons, as part of a detailed census of the Israelite people.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, chapter 26, Moses is conducting a second census of the Israelites in the plains of Moab, just before they enter the Promised Land, as a way to organize the tribes after a period of wandering and judgment. This census lists the descendants of each tribe, including Naphtali, to determine land inheritance and military strength, reflecting God's meticulous care in preserving the nation's structure. Specifically, verse 48 details the families from Naphtali's sons, Jahzeel and Guni, as part of this comprehensive record to ensure the tribes' continuity and faithfulness to God's covenant.
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