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Numbers 26:36

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And these are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And these are the descendants of Shuthelah: from Eran came the family of the Eranites.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records the family line of Shuthelah through his descendant Eran, showing how God kept track of every family group among His people.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Numbers, chapter 26, Moses is conducting a second census of the Israelites in the wilderness to prepare for dividing the Promised Land among the tribes and to assess their military strength after years of wandering. This verse specifically lists the descendants of Shuthelah from the tribe of Ephraim as part of a detailed genealogical record, which was essential for maintaining tribal identity and ensuring proper inheritance. These records reflect God's ongoing faithfulness to His covenant with Abraham by preserving the lineages of His people.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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