Numbers 26:49 bbe — Of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites: of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites.

Bible in Basic English

"Of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites: of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites."

— Numbers 26:49, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 26 — Context

And the name of the daughter of Asher was Serah.

These are the families of the sons of Asher as they were numbered, fifty-three thousand, four hundred.

The sons of Naphtali by their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites: of Guni, the family of the Gunites:

Of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites: of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites.

These are the families of Naphtali by their families: and those who were numbered of them were forty-five thousand, four hundred.

Those who were numbered of the children of Israel were six hundred and one thousand, seven hundred and thirty.

And the Lord said to Moses,

Numbers 26:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 26:49 say?

Numbers 26:49 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites: of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites.”

Where is Numbers 26:49 in the Bible?

Numbers 26:49 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 26, verse 49.

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 26:49.

What translation should I read Numbers 26:49 in?

Numbers 26:49 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 26:49?

Numbers 26:49 reads (BBE): “Of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites: of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites.” 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 26:49 bbe — Of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites: of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites.

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