Numbers 26:21
"The sons of Judah after their families were: of Shelah, the family of the Shelanites; of Perez, the family of the Perezites; of Zerah, the family of the Zerahites."
Key Reflection
Numbers 26:21 lists the families descended from Judah, one of Jacob's twelve sons and the patriarch of a significant tribe in Israel. The verse begins by naming Shelah as the first son of Judah, followed by his descendants Perez and Zerah, each with their respective clans—the Shelanites, Perezites, and Zerahites. This genealogical detail serves to trace the lineage and tribal structure of ancient Israel, providing historical context for understanding the organization of the people under leadership from the tribe of Judah.
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