Numbers 26:7

7 Those were the families of Reuben. The number of men was 43,730.

Numbers 26:7 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 26:7

(See Gill on Numbers 26:5)

Numbers 26:7 In-Context

5 Reuben was Israel's oldest son. Here are the names of his sons. The Hanochite family came from Hanoch. The Palluite family came from Pallu.

6 The Hezronite family came from Hezron. The Carmite family came from Carmi.

7 Those were the families of Reuben. The number of men was 43,730.

8 Eliab was the son of Pallu.

9 Eliab's sons were Nemuel, Dathan and Abiram. Dathan and Abiram were the same community officials who refused to obey Moses and Aaron. They were among the followers of Korah who refused to obey the Lord.