Of the sons of Issachar after their families: of Tola, the family of the Tolaites: of Pua, the family of the Punites:
From the descendants of Issachar, organized by their family groups: from Tola came the family of the Tolaites, and from Pua came the family of the Punites.
This verse is recording the family lineages within the tribe of Issachar as part of a careful census of God's people.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the Book of Numbers, specifically during the second census of the Israelites in the wilderness, which was conducted around 1400 BC to count the men of military age and organize the tribes for inheritance in the Promised Land. The tribe of Issachar, descended from Jacob's son Issachar, is being listed here along with its clans, such as the Tolaites and Punites, to maintain tribal records and ensure proper distribution of land. This census reflected God's ongoing guidance of Israel as they prepared to enter Canaan, emphasizing the importance of lineage and community structure in ancient Hebrew society.
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