These are the sons of Dan after their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan after their families.
These are the descendants of Dan organized by their family groups: from Shuham came the family of the Shuhamites. These are all the family groups that came from Dan.
This verse is recording the family lineage of the tribe of Dan, showing how they were organized into distinct family groups.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, this verse is part of a second census of the Israelites taken by Moses in the wilderness, after a plague had struck the people, to prepare for entering the Promised Land and dividing it among the tribes. This census recorded the descendants of each tribe to maintain tribal identities, ensure proper inheritance, and organize the community for military and social purposes. The mention of Dan's family, including Shuham, reflects the importance of genealogical records in ancient Israelite society for preserving their history and covenant relationship with God.
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