Numbers 26:42These are the sons of Dan after their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan after their families.
The setting
Plains of Moab, ~1406 BC. Dan's census reveals they have only one major family clan, unlike other tribes with multiple clans. A reminder that size doesn't determine significance, modern-day Jordan Valley.
The emotion here: wonder at how God multiplies the seemingly insignificant into mighty nations
The original word
echad (אֶחָד) — one, unity, the same word used for 'God is one' in the Shema
Why it matters
Dan started with one son but became the second largest tribe at 64,400 men, showing God's multiplication power
Read with care
What most readers miss in Numbers 26:42
Dan means 'judge' - from one son came the tribe that would produce Samson and judge Israel
Common misconceptionPeople assume bigger families or tribes were more blessed, but Dan shows God's power to multiply from the smallest beginnings.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Numbers 26:42
Bible Genome reading
Numbers 26:42 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Numbers 26:42 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 30% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include tribal identity, genealogy. Notable phrases: sons of Dan; family of the Shuhamites.
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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