And of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites: and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.
From Shemida came the family group called the Shemidaites, and from Hepher came the family group called the Hepherites.
This verse is listing two more family groups that descended from specific ancestors as part of Israel's official census.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the second census of the Israelites in the Book of Numbers, conducted in the wilderness as they prepared to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. It lists the clans descended from Manasseh, one of Joseph's sons, specifically highlighting the families of Shemida and Hepher to organize the tribes for land inheritance and tribal identity. These genealogical records were crucial for maintaining social order and fulfilling God's promises to the patriarchs by ensuring each family received their rightful portion.
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