· Translation: KJV

Numbers 26:8The sons of Pallu: Eliab.

The setting

Plains of Moab, modern Jordan. Moses methodically records each family line of the surviving generation...

The emotion here: methodical reverence for family lines

The original word

bēn (בֵּן) — son, but implies continuation of legacy and inheritance rights

Why it matters

Pallu's name means 'distinguished' - ironic given his son's rebellion

Read with care

What most readers miss in Numbers 26:8

This genealogy sets up the shocking revelation in the next verse about rebellion

Common misconceptionPeople skip genealogies as boring lists, but they're actually God's way of showing He remembers every person, every family, every story - including the painful ones.

Bible Genome reading

Numbers 26:8 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerNarrator
Eraexodus
Primary emotionresting
Literary typegenealogy

Emotional genome

Comfort power30%
Quotability10%
Memorability20%
Crisis relevance20%
Standalone20%
Themes:lineagefamily record

In context

No verse stands alone.

Read the conversation around it.

Open Numbers 26

Numbers 26:8 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 lineage, family record. Notable phrases: The sons of Pallu.

Your reflection

What does Numbers 26:8 mean to you, today?

A short note. A question. A prayer. Saved privately to your Soul Garden, dated, and tied to this verse forever.

Speak your heart →

Get 3 verses for "resting"

Delivered to your inbox right now. Free.