These were the descendants of Naphtali by their clans: The Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel, the Gunite clan from Guni,
Parallel translations
- WEB The sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;
- KJV Of the sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites: of Guni, the family of the Gunites:
- NKJV The sons of Naphtali according to their families were: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;
- NASB The sons of Naphtali by their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;
- NLT These were the clans descended from the sons of Naphtali: The Jahzeelite clan, named after their ancestor Jahzeel. The Gunite clan, named after their ancestor Guni.
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Quick answer
Naphtali's clans are listed through Jahzeel and Guni.
Overview
The families of Naphtali, blessed by Jacob as a hind let loose (Genesis 49:21), are recorded as the census nears its end. Naphtali's territory in Galilee would later be honored as the region where Christ's ministry began, where light dawned on those in darkness (Isaiah 9:1-2; Matthew 4:13-16).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- Gen 46:24The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.
- 1 Chr 7:13The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shallum—the descendants of Bilhah.
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