These are the sons of Dan by their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan by their families.
Parallel translations
- WEB These are the sons of Dan after their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan after their families.
- KJV These are the sons of Dan after their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan after their families.
- BSB These were the descendants of Dan by their clans: The Shuhamite clan from Shuham. These were the clans of Dan.
- NKJV These are the sons of Dan according to their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These are the families of Dan according to their families.
- NLT These were the clans descended from the sons of Dan: The Shuhamite clan, named after their ancestor Shuham.
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Quick answer
Dan's single recorded clan, the Shuhamites, is listed.
Overview
Dan is represented by one large family line through Shuham, yet from this one clan the tribe grew into a populous people. The account shows that God can multiply a single line into a mighty host, fulfilling His promise to Abraham of innumerable descendants.
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Cross-references · 1
- Gen 46:23The son of Dan: Hushim.
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