Numbers 26:28 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The sons of Joseph after their families were Manasseh and Ephraim.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Joseph's descendants were divided into two family groups: Manasseh and Ephraim.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that Joseph's family line continued through his two sons, who became the heads of their own tribes in Israel.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Numbers, God instructed Moses to conduct a second census of the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land, ensuring the tribes were organized for inheritance and military purposes. This verse specifically lists the sons of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, as part of the genealogical records, reflecting how Joseph's descendants formed two tribes after his rise to power in Egypt. These family lines were essential in ancient Israelite society for maintaining tribal identity and allocating land in Canaan.

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Then the daughters of Zelophehad came forward. Zelophehad was descended from Hepher, who was descended from Gilead, who was descended from Machir, who was descended from Manasseh. They were from the families of Manasseh, who was Joseph's son. The names of Zelophehad's daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.

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