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The sons of Benjamin after their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites; of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites; of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites;

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Benjamin's Remarkable Growth

Commentators highlight the significant growth within the tribe of Benjamin. While the total number of Israelite men remained nearly the same after 40 years in the wilderness, Benjamin's fighting force increased by 10,200. This serves as a powerful example of God's faithfulness to multiply His people, even during a period marked by judgment and wandering.

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John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 26:38

17th Century

Pastor

Ver. 38-41. The sons of Benjamin, after their families

This tribe was numbered next to Ephraim, being under his standard.…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 26:1–51

17th Century

Minister

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…