Numbers 26:8

8 Pallu was the ancestor of Eliab,

Numbers 26:8 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 26:8

And the sons of Pallu
Or son, the plural for the singular, Pallu having but one son, whose name was Eliab, the father of Dathan and Abiram; ( Numbers 26:9 ) .

Numbers 26:8 In-Context

6 The Hezronite clan, named after their ancestor Hezron. The Carmite clan, named after their ancestor Carmi.

7 These were the clans of Reuben. Their registered troops numbered 43,730.

8 Pallu was the ancestor of Eliab,

9 and Eliab was the father of Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. This Dathan and Abiram are the same community leaders who conspired with Korah against Moses and Aaron, rebelling against the LORD .

10 But the earth opened up its mouth and swallowed them with Korah, and fire devoured 250 of their followers. This served as a warning to the entire nation of Israel.