Numbers 26:41These are the sons of Benjamin after their families; and those who were numbered of them were forty-five thousand six hundred.
The setting
Plains of Moab, ~1406 BC. Scribes recording the final tally of Benjamin's fighting men. Each number represents a family that survived the wilderness journey, modern-day Jordan Valley.
The emotion here: careful precision recording God's multiplication of His people
The original word
paqad (פָּקַד) — to number with care, to account for each person individually
Why it matters
Benjamin grew from 35,400 to 45,600 during the wilderness years, one of only two tribes to increase
Read with care
What most readers miss in Numbers 26:41
This growth happened during 40 years when most of the older generation died - Benjamin's families were exceptionally fertile
Common misconceptionPeople think God counting people means He values quantity over individuals, but Hebrew 'paqad' means He carefully accounts for each person.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Numbers 26:41
Bible Genome reading
Numbers 26:41 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Numbers 26:41 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 narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include counting, tribal strength. Notable phrases: forty-five thousand six hundred.
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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