Numbers 26:28 bbe — The sons of Joseph by their families: Manasseh and Ephraim.

Bible in Basic English

"The sons of Joseph by their families: Manasseh and Ephraim."

— Numbers 26:28, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 26 — Context

These are the families of Issachar, as they were numbered, sixty-four thousand, three hundred.

The sons of Zebulun by their families: of Sered, the family of the Seredites: of Elon, the family of the Elonites: of Jahleel, the family of the Jahleelites.

These are the families of the Zebulunites as they were numbered, sixty thousand, five hundred.

The sons of Joseph by their families: Manasseh and Ephraim.

The sons of Manasseh: of Machir, the family of the Machirites: and Machir was the father of Gilead: of Gilead, the family of the Gileadites.

These are the sons of Gilead: of Iezer, the family of the Iezerites: of Helek, the family of the Helekites:

And of Asriel, the family of the Asrielites: and of Shechem, the family of the Shechemites:

Numbers 26:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 26:28 say?

Numbers 26:28 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The sons of Joseph by their families: Manasseh and Ephraim.”

Where is Numbers 26:28 in the Bible?

Numbers 26:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 26, verse 28.

Who wrote Numbers?

Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Numbers about?

Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.

What are the major themes of Numbers?

Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 26:28.

What translation should I read Numbers 26:28 in?

Numbers 26:28 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Numbers 26:28?

Numbers 26:28 reads (BBE): “The sons of Joseph by their families: Manasseh and Ephraim.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Numbers 26:28 bbe — The sons of Joseph by their families: Manasseh and Ephraim.

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