Numbers 26:21The sons of Perez were: of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.
The setting
Plains of Moab, ~1406 BC. Counting the sub-clans within Perez's family. Modern-day Jordan, overlooking the Promised Land...
The emotion here: methodical reverence while documenting God's faithfulness across generations
The original word
bənê (בְּנֵי) — sons of, indicating direct lineage and inheritance rights
Why it matters
These two brothers' descendants would become major clans within the tribe of Judah, the royal tribe
Read with care
What most readers miss in Numbers 26:21
This detailed tracking shows God cares about every branch of every family tree — no family is too small to matter
Common misconceptionModern readers think this is just ancient record-keeping, but it shows God's promise to Abraham coming true — from two men to thousands of families.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Numbers 26:21
Bible Genome reading
Numbers 26:21 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Numbers 26:21 comes from the book of Numbers, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include lineage, messianic line, continuity. Notable phrases: sons of Perez; Hezronites; Hamulites.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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