Numbers 26:35These are the sons of Ephraim after their families: of Shuthelah, the family of the Shuthelahites; of Becher, the family of the Becherites; of Tahan, the family of the Tahanites.
The setting
Plains of Moab, ~1406 BC. Recording Ephraim's clans before land distribution. Each name represents hundreds of families. Modern-day Jordan.
The emotion here: careful documentation with awareness of God's multi-generational faithfulness
The original word
mishpāchāh (משפחה) — family clan, extended household sharing common ancestor
Why it matters
Ephraim became the dominant northern tribe, so powerful their name became synonymous with Israel
Read with care
What most readers miss in Numbers 26:35
Ephraim was Joseph's younger son but received the greater blessing - these families carried that promise forward
Common misconceptionThese seem like random names, but each represents God's promise to multiply Abraham's descendants. Every family listed is proof of covenant faithfulness.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Numbers 26:35
Bible Genome reading
Numbers 26:35 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Numbers 26:35 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 conversational. It belongs to the genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include lineage, tribal identity. Notable phrases: sons of Ephraim; family of the Shuthelahites.
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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