These were the clans of Ephraim, and their registration numbered 32,500. These clans were the descendants of Joseph.
Parallel translations
- WEB These are the families of the sons of Ephraim according to those who were counted of them, thirty-two thousand five hundred. These are the sons of Joseph after their families.
- KJV These are the families of the sons of Ephraim according to those that were numbered of them, thirty and two thousand and five hundred. These are the sons of Joseph after their families.
- NKJV These are the families of the sons of Ephraim according to those who were numbered of them: thirty-two thousand five hundred. These are the sons of Joseph according to their families.
- NASB These are the families of the sons of Ephraim by those who were numbered of them, 32,500. These are the sons of Joseph by their families.
- NLT These were the clans of Ephraim. Their registered troops numbered 32,500. These clans of Manasseh and Ephraim were all descendants of Joseph.
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Quick answer
Ephraim numbers 32,500, closing the count of Joseph's descendants.
Overview
Ephraim's total of 32,500 actually decreased from 40,500 at Sinai (Numbers 1:33), a reminder that growth was not uniform and that tribal numbers rested in God's hand. Together the two Joseph tribes received the double portion promised to him, honoring the son who became a savior to his brethren.
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Cross-references · 2
- Num 1:32–33From the sons of Joseph: From the sons of Ephraim, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army,
- Num 2:18–19On the west side, the divisions of Ephraim are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Ephraimites is Elishama son of Ammihud,
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