The Shemidaites, named after their ancestor Shemida. The Hepherites, named after their ancestor Hepher.
Parallel translations
- WEB and Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; and Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.
- KJV And of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites: and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.
- BSB the Shemidaite clan from Shemida, and the Hepherite clan from Hepher.
- NKJV of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.
- NASB and of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites; and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.
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Quick answer
The clans of Shemida and Hepher complete the major branches of Manasseh, with Hepher leading to Zelophehad.
Overview
Hepher's mention sets up the account of his son Zelophehad, whose daughters' inheritance case follows in chapter 27. The genealogy thus quietly prepares the reader for a landmark legal ruling, showing how God weaves His larger purposes through ordinary family records.
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