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A Story Within a List
Commentators explain that this simple genealogical entry serves a larger purpose. It introduces the family of Dathan and Abiram, whose rebellion led to their destruction. This event is presented as a key reason why the tribe of Reuben, despite being from the firstborn son, was diminished in number.
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John Calvin
On Numbers 26:8
16th Century
Theologian
And the sons of Pallu; Eliab. The curtailment that had occurred in the senior line is introduced here, either in exaltation of God’s grace…
John Gill
On Numbers 26:8
17th Century
Pastor
And the sons of Pallu
Or son, the plural for the singular, Pallu having but one son, whose name was Eliab, the fathe…
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…