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These are the sons of Dan after their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan after their families.

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God's Remarkable Growth

Commentator John Gill highlights a fascinating detail: the entire tribe of Dan descended from a single son, Shuham. Despite this, the tribe grew to 64,400 men. This serves as a powerful testament to God's faithfulness and His ability to bring about immense growth from a small beginning, fulfilling His covenant promises to His people.

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John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 26:42

17th Century

Pastor

Ver. 42,43. These are the sons of Dan, after their families

Though he had but one son, the plural being put for th…

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…