In this verse, we see a record of the descendants of Ephraim, one of the tribes of Israel. Ephraim was one of Joseph's sons, and his descendants were significant in the history of Israel. The verse lists the clans by name: Shuthelah, Beker, and Tahan. Each clan represents a family line, showing the detailed record-keeping and the importance of genealogy in Israelite culture. This genealogical record is part of a larger census taken to organize the tribes for both military and inheritance purposes. It underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to make Abraham's descendants numerous. The mention of these clans also highlights the communal and familial structure of ancient Israelite society, where one's identity and responsibilities were closely tied to their family and tribe. This structure helped maintain order and continuity among the people as they journeyed towards the Promised Land.
These were the descendants of Ephraim by their clans: Through Shuthelah, the Shuthelahite clan; through Beker, the Bekerite clan; through Tahan, the Tahanite clan.
Numbers 26:35
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