Numbers 26

1 After the plague had ended, the LORD said to Moses and Eleazar son of Aaron the priest,

After the plague was over, the Lord told Moses and Eleazar son of Aaron the priest,

2 “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by the houses of their fathers—all those twenty years of age or older who can serve in the army of Israel.”

“Census all the Israelites by family—all those twenty years of age or older who are eligible for military service in the army of Israel.”

3 So on the plains of Moab by the Jordan, across from Jericho, Moses and Eleazar the priest issued the instruction,

There on the plains of Moab beside the Jordan opposite Jericho, Moses and Eleazar the priest gave the order,

4 “Take a census of the men twenty years of age or older, as the LORD has commanded Moses.” And these were the Israelites who came out of the land of Egypt:

“Census the men twenty years of age or older, following the instructions the Lord gave to Moses.” The following is the genealogical record of those who left the land of Egypt.

5 Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu,

These were the descendants of Reuben, Israel's firstborn: Hanoch, ancestor of the Hanochite family; Pallu, ancestor of the Palluite family;

6 the Hezronite clan from Hezron, and the Carmite clan from Carmi.

Hezron, ancestor of the Hezronite family; and Carmi, ancestor of the Carmite family.

7 These were the clans of Reuben, and their registration numbered 43,730.

These were the families descended from Reuben and they numbered 43,730.

8 Now the son of Pallu was Eliab,

Pallu's son was Eliab,

9 and the sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. It was Dathan and Abiram, chosen by the congregation, who fought against Moses and Aaron with the followers of Korah who rebelled against the LORD.

and Eliab's sons were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. (It was Dathan and Abiram, leaders chosen by the Israelites, who joined the rebellion against Moses and Aaron with the followers of Korah when they rebelled against the Lord.

10 And the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them along with Korah, whose followers died when the fire consumed 250 men. They serve as a warning sign.

The earth opened up and swallowed them down, along with Korah. His followers died when the fire burned up 250 men. What happened to them was a warning to the Israelites.

11 However, the line of Korah did not die out.

But Korah's sons didn't die.)

12 These were the descendants of Simeon by their clans: The Nemuelite clan from Nemuel, the Jaminite clan from Jamin, the Jachinite clan from Jachin,

These were the descendants of Simeon by family: Nemuel, ancestor of the Nemuelite family; Jamin, ancestor of the Jaminite family; Jachin, ancestor of the Jachinite family;

13 the Zerahite clan from Zerah, and the Shaulite clan from Shaul.

Zerah, ancestor of the Zerahite family; and Shaul, ancestor of the Shaulite family.

14 These were the clans of Simeon, and there were 22,200 men.

These were the families descended from Simeon and they numbered 22,200.

15 These were the descendants of Gad by their clans: The Zephonite clan from Zephon, the Haggite clan from Haggi, the Shunite clan from Shuni,

These were the descendants of Gad by family: Zephon, ancestor of the Zephonite family; Haggi, ancestor of the Haggite family; Shuni, ancestor of the Shunite family;

16 the Oznite clan from Ozni, the Erite clan from Eri,

Ozni, ancestor of the Oznite family; Eri, ancestor of the Erite family;

17 the Arodite clan from Arod, and the Arelite clan from Areli.

Arod, ancestor of the Arodite family; Areli, ancestor of the Arelite family.

18 These were the clans of Gad, and their registration numbered 40,500.

These were the families descended from Gad and they numbered 40,500.

19 The sons of Judah were Er and Onan, but they died in the land of Canaan.

The sons of Judah who died in Canaan were Er and Onan. These were the descendants of Judah by family:

20 These were the descendants of Judah by their clans: The Shelanite clan from Shelah, the Perezite clan from Perez, and the Zerahite clan from Zerah.

Shelah, ancestor of the Shelanite family; Perez, ancestor of the Perezite family; Zerah, ancestor of the Zerahite family.

21 And these were the descendants of Perez: the Hezronite clan from Hezron and the Hamulite clan from Hamul.

These were the descendants of Perez: Hezron, ancestor of the Hezronite family; and Hamul, ancestor of the Hamulite family.

22 These were the clans of Judah, and their registration numbered 76,500.

These were the families descended from Judah and they numbered 76,500.

23 These were the descendants of Issachar by their clans: The Tolaite clan from Tola, the Punite clan from Puvah,

These were the descendants of Issachar by family: Tola, ancestor of the Tolaite family; Puvah, ancestor of the Punite family;

24 the Jashubite clan from Jashub, and the Shimronite clan from Shimron.

Jashub, ancestor of the Jashubite family; and Shimron, ancestor of the Shimronite family.

25 These were the clans of Issachar, and their registration numbered 64,300.

These were the families descended from Isaachar and they numbered 64,300.

26 These were the descendants of Zebulun by their clans: The Seredite clan from Sered, the Elonite clan from Elon, and the Jahleelite clan from Jahleel.

These were the descendants of Zebulun by family: Sered, ancestor of the Seredite family; Elon, ancestor of the Elonite family; and Jahleel, ancestor of the Jahleelite family.

27 These were the clans of Zebulun, and their registration numbered 60,500.

These were the families descended from Zebulun, and they numbered 60, 500.

28 The descendants of Joseph included the clans of Manasseh and Ephraim.

These were descendants of Joseph by family through Manasseh and Ephraim:

29 These were the descendants of Manasseh: The Machirite clan from Machir, the father of Gilead, and the Gileadite clan from Gilead.

The descendants of Manasseh: Machir (he was the father of Gilead), ancestor of the Machirite family; and Gilead, ancestor of the Gileadite family.

30 These were the descendants of Gilead: the Iezerite clan from Iezer, the Helekite clan from Helek,

The descendants of Gilead: Izer, ancestor of the Iezerite family; Helek, ancestor of the Helekite family;

31 the Asrielite clan from Asriel, the Shechemite clan from Shechem,

Asriel, ancestor of the Asrielite family; Shechem, ancestor of the Shechemite family;

32 the Shemidaite clan from Shemida, and the Hepherite clan from Hepher.

Shemida, ancestor of the Shemidaite family; and Hepher, ancestor of the Hepherite family.

33 Now Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons but only daughters. The names of his daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.

(Zelophehad, son of Hepher, didn't have any sons, only daughters. Their names were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.)

34 These were the clans of Manasseh, and their registration numbered 52,700.

These were the families descended from Manasseh, and they numbered 52,700.

35 These were the descendants of Ephraim by their clans: The Shuthelahite clan from Shuthelah, the Becherite clan from Becher, and the Tahanite clan from Tahan.

These were the descendants of Ephraim by family: Shuthelah, ancestor of the Shuthelahite family; Becher, ancestor of the Becherite family; and Tahan, ancestor of the Tahanite family.

36 And the descendants of Shuthelah were the Eranite clan from Eran.

The descendant of Shuthelah was Eran, ancestor of the Eranite family.

37 These were the clans of Ephraim, and their registration numbered 32,500. These clans were the descendants of Joseph.

These were the families descended from Ephraim, and they numbered 32,500. These families were the descendants of Joseph.

38 These were the descendants of Benjamin by their clans: The Belaite clan from Bela, the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel, the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram,

These were the descendants of Benjamin by family: Bela, ancestor of the Belaite family; Ashbel, ancestor of the Ashbelite family; Ahiram, ancestor of the Ahiramite family;

39 the Shuphamite clan from Shupham, and the Huphamite clan from Hupham.

Shupham, ancestor of the Shuphamite family; and Hupham, ancestor of the Huphamite family.

40 And the descendants of Bela from Ard and Naaman were the Ardite clan from Ard and the Naamite clan from Naaman.

The descendants of Bela were Ard, ancestor of the Ardite family; and Naaman, ancestor of the Naamite family.

41 These were the clans of Benjamin, and their registration numbered 45,600.

These were the families descended from Benjamin, and they numbered 45,600.

42 These were the descendants of Dan by their clans: The Shuhamite clan from Shuham. These were the clans of Dan.

These were the descendants of Dan by family: Shuham, ancestor of the Shuhamite families.

43 All of them were Shuhamite clans, and their registration numbered 64,400.

They were all Shuhamite families, and they numbered 64,400.

44 These were the descendants of Asher by their clans: The Imnite clan from Imnah, the Ishvite clan from Ishvi, and the Beriite clan from Beriah.

These were the descendants of Asher by family: Imnah, ancestor of the Imnite family; Ishvi, ancestor of the Ishvite family; and Beriah, ancestor of the Beriite family.

45 And these were the descendants of Beriah: the Heberite clan from Heber and the Malchielite clan from Malchiel.

The descendants of Beriah were Heber, ancestor of the Heberite family; and Malchiel, ancestor of the Malchielite family.

46 And the name of Asher’s daughter was Serah.

The name of Asher's daughter was Serah.

47 These were the clans of Asher, and their registration numbered 53,400.

These were the families descended from Asher, and they numbered 53,400.

48 These were the descendants of Naphtali by their clans: The Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel, the Gunite clan from Guni,

These were the descendants of Naphtali by family: Jahzeel, ancestor of the Jahzeelite family; Guni, ancestor of the Gunite family;

49 the Jezerite clan from Jezer, and the Shillemite clan from Shillem.

Jezer, ancestor of the Jezerite family; and Shillem, ancestor of the Sheillemite family.

50 These were the clans of Naphtali, and their registration numbered 45,400.

These were the families descended from Naphtali, and they numbered 45,400.

51 These men of Israel numbered 601,730 in all.

The total of all those counted was 601,730.

52 Then the LORD said to Moses,

The Lord told Moses,

53 “The land is to be divided among the tribes as an inheritance, according to the number of names.

“Divide the land that is to be owned based on the number of those censused.

54 Increase the inheritance for a large tribe and decrease it for a small one; each tribe is to receive its inheritance according to the number of those registered.

Give a larger area of land to large tribe, and a smaller area to a smaller tribe. Each tribe shall receive their allotment of land depending on their number counted in the census.

55 Indeed, the land must be divided by lot; they shall receive their inheritance according to the names of the tribes of their fathers.

The land has to be divided up by casting lots. Everyone shall receive their allotted land based on the name of their ancestor's tribe.

56 Each inheritance is to be divided by lot among the larger and smaller tribes.”

Every allocation of land is to be divided by casting lots among the tribes, whether large or small.”

57 Now these were the Levites numbered by their clans: The Gershonite clan from Gershon, the Kohathite clan from Kohath, and the Merarite clan from Merari.

These were the Levites censused by family: Gershon, ancestor of the Gershonite family; Kohath, ancestor of the Kohathite family; and Merari, ancestor of the Merarite family.

58 These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram,

The following were the families of the Levites: the Libnite family, the Hebronite family, the Mahlite family, the Mushite family, and the Korahite family. Kohath was the father of Amram,

59 and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.

and the name of Amram's wife was Jochebed. She was a descendant of Levi, born while the Levites were in Egypt. She had children with Amram: Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.

60 Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar were born to Aaron,

Aaron's sons were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar,

61 but Nadab and Abihu died when they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD.

but Nadab and Abihu died when they offered forbidden fire in the Lord's presence.

62 The registration of the Levites totaled 23,000, every male a month old or more; they were not numbered among the other Israelites, because no inheritance was given to them among the Israelites.

The number of the Levites censused totaled 23,000. This included every male one month old or older. However, they were not counted with the other Israelites, because no land allotment was given to them with the other Israelites.

63 These were the ones numbered by Moses and Eleazar the priest when they counted the Israelites on the plains of Moab by the Jordan, across from Jericho.

This is the record of those were censused by Moses and Eleazar the priest when they counted the Israelites on the plains of Moab beside the Jordan opposite Jericho.

64 Among all these, however, there was not one who had been numbered by Moses and Aaron the priest when they counted the Israelites in the Wilderness of Sinai.

However, they did not include a single one who had previously been censused by Moses and Aaron the priest when they counted the Israelites in the Sinai Desert,

65 For the LORD had told them that they would surely die in the wilderness. Not one was left except Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun.

because the Lord had told them that they would all die in the desert. No one was left except Caleb, son of Jephunneh, and Joshua, son of Nun.