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of Arod, the family of the Arodites; of Areli, the family of the Arelites.
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The Importance of Families
This verse, part of a detailed census, lists specific families within the tribe of Gad. Commentaries treat this section as a whole, noting that the meticulous registration of families, not just tribes, demonstrates God's detailed knowledge of and care for His people. Each family line was significant in the nation's structure and inheritance.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on Numbers 26:15)
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Moses did not number the people except when God commanded him. Here, the families are registered, as well as the tribes. The total was nearly the s…
