Numbers 26:17
New International Version
through Arodi, the Arodite clan; through Areli, the Arelite clan.

New Living Translation
The Arodite clan, named after their ancestor Arodi. The Arelite clan, named after their ancestor Areli.

English Standard Version
of Arod, the clan of the Arodites; of Areli, the clan of the Arelites.

Berean Standard Bible
the Arodite clan from Arod, and the Arelite clan from Areli.

King James Bible
Of Arod, the family of the Arodites: of Areli, the family of the Arelites.

New King James Version
of Arod, the family of the Arodites; of Areli, the family of the Arelites.

New American Standard Bible
of Arod, the family of the Arodites; of Areli, the family of the Arelites.

NASB 1995
of Arod, the family of the Arodites; of Areli, the family of the Arelites.

NASB 1977
of Arod, the family of the Arodites; of Areli, the family of the Arelites.

Legacy Standard Bible
of Arod, the family of the Arodites; of Areli, the family of the Arelites.

Amplified Bible
of Arod, the family of the Arodites; of Areli, the family of the Arelites.

Christian Standard Bible
the Arodite clan from Arod; the Arelite clan from Areli.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the Arodite clan from Arod; the Arelite clan from Areli.

American Standard Version
of Arod, the family of the Arodites; of Areli, the family of the Arelites.

English Revised Version
of Arod, the family of the Arodites: of Areli, the family of the Arelites.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the family of Arodi, and the family of Areli.

Good News Translation
Arod, and Areli.

International Standard Version
from Arod, the family of the descendants of Arod; and from Areli, the family of the descendants of Areli.

Majority Standard Bible
the Arodite clan from Arod, and the Arelite clan from Areli.

NET Bible
from Arod, the family of the Arodites, and from Areli, the family of the Arelites.

New Heart English Bible
of Arodi, the family of the Arodites; of Areli, the family of the Arelites.

Webster's Bible Translation
Of Arod, the family of the Arodites: of Areli, the family of the Arelites.

World English Bible
of Arod, the family of the Arodites; of Areli, the family of the Arelites.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
of Arod the family of the Arodite; of Areli the family of the Arelite.

Young's Literal Translation
of Arod the family of the Arodite; of Areli the family of the Arelite.

Smith's Literal Translation
To Arod, the families of the Arodites; to Areli, the families of the Arelites.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Arod, of him is the family of the Arodites: Ariel, of him is the family of the Arielites.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Arod, from him is the family of the Arodites; Areli, from him is the family of the Arelites.

New American Bible
through Arod, the clan of the Arodites; through Areli, the clan of the Arelites.

New Revised Standard Version
of Arod, the clan of the Arodites; of Areli, the clan of the Arelites.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Of Arod, the family of the Arodites; of Adel, the family of the Adelites;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Arudi, the family of Arudi, Adil, the family of Adil.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
of Arod, the family of the Arodites; of Areli, the family of the Arelites.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
to Aroadi, the family of the Aroadites; to Ariel, the family of the Arielites.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Tribe of Gad
16the Oznite clan from Ozni, the Erite clan from Eri, 17the Arodite clan from Arod, and the Arelite clan from Areli. 18These were the clans of Gad, and their registration numbered 40,500.…

Cross References
Genesis 46:10
The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman.

Exodus 6:15
The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman. These were the clans of Simeon.

1 Chronicles 4:24
The descendants of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul.

Genesis 49:5-7
Simeon and Levi are brothers; their swords are weapons of violence. / May I never enter their council; may I never join their assembly. For they kill men in their anger, and hamstring oxen on a whim. / Cursed be their anger, for it is strong, and their wrath, for it is cruel! I will disperse them in Jacob and scatter them in Israel.

Genesis 34:25-30
Three days later, while they were still in pain, two of Jacob’s sons (Dinah’s brothers Simeon and Levi) took their swords, went into the unsuspecting city, and slaughtered every male. / They killed Hamor and his son Shechem with their swords, took Dinah out of Shechem’s house, and went away. / Jacob’s other sons came upon the slaughter and looted the city, because their sister had been defiled. ...

Joshua 19:1-9
The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah / and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, / Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, ...

Judges 1:3
Then the men of Judah said to their brothers the Simeonites, “Come up with us to our allotted territory, and let us fight against the Canaanites. And we likewise will go with you to your territory.” So the Simeonites went with them.

1 Chronicles 12:25
From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle.

Ezekiel 48:24-25
Simeon will have one portion bordering the territory of Benjamin from east to west. / Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west.

Revelation 7:7
from the tribe of Simeon 12,000, from the tribe of Levi 12,000, from the tribe of Issachar 12,000,

Matthew 10:2-4
These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; / Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.

Luke 6:14-16
Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; / Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot; / Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.

Acts 1:13
When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.

Revelation 21:12
The city had a great and high wall with twelve gates inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve angels at the gates.

Mark 3:16-19
These are the twelve He appointed: Simon (whom He named Peter), / James son of Zebedee and his brother John (whom He named Boanerges, meaning “Sons of Thunder”), / Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, ...


Treasury of Scripture

Of Arod, the family of the Arodites: of Areli, the family of the Arelites.

Numbers 1:24,25
Of the children of Gad, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war; …

Numbers 2:14,15
Then the tribe of Gad: and the captain of the sons of Gad shall be Eliasaph the son of Reuel…

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57. The families and number of the Levites
63. None but Caleb and Joshua was left of those who were numbered at Sinai














the Arodite clan from Arod
The Arodite clan is one of the sub-tribes of Gad, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Arod, the progenitor of this clan, is mentioned in the genealogies of the Israelites as a son of Gad (Genesis 46:16). The tribe of Gad was known for its warrior-like characteristics, as seen in the blessing of Jacob in Genesis 49:19, where Gad is described as being attacked by raiders but overcoming them. This reflects the historical context of the tribe, which settled in the Transjordan region, an area often subject to conflict due to its location. The Arodites, as part of Gad, would have shared in the responsibilities and challenges of defending their territory. The name "Arod" itself is not widely mentioned outside of genealogical records, but it contributes to the understanding of the tribal structure and the importance of family lineage in Israelite society.

and the Arelite clan from Areli
The Arelite clan descends from Areli, another son of Gad, as recorded in Genesis 46:16. The mention of Areli and his descendants highlights the detailed record-keeping and importance of family heritage among the Israelites. The tribe of Gad, including the Arelites, played a significant role in the conquest and settlement of the Promised Land, as described in the book of Joshua. The Gadites, including the Arelites, were known for their valor and strength, which is echoed in 1 Chronicles 12:8, where the Gadites are described as brave warriors. The cultural context of the time placed great emphasis on tribal identity and the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs, which included the multiplication and settlement of their descendants. The Arelites, like other clans, would have been integral to the fulfillment of these divine promises, contributing to the larger narrative of Israel's history and God's covenantal faithfulness.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Arod
Arod is one of the sons of Gad, who was one of the twelve sons of Jacob (Israel). The Arodite clan is named after him, representing one of the subdivisions of the tribe of Gad.

2. Areli
Areli is another son of Gad, and the Arelite clan is named after him. Like Arod, Areli's descendants formed a distinct family group within the tribe of Gad.

3. Tribe of Gad
Gad was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, named after Jacob's seventh son. The tribe of Gad settled on the east side of the Jordan River and was known for its warriors.

4. Census of Israel
Numbers 26 records the second census of the Israelites in the wilderness, taken as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. This census was crucial for organizing the tribes and distributing the land.

5. Wilderness Journey
The context of this passage is the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, a time of testing and preparation for entering Canaan.
Teaching Points
Importance of Family and Heritage
The mention of specific clans highlights the value of family and heritage in God's plan. Each family had a role and place in the community of Israel, reminding us of the importance of our spiritual heritage and community today.

God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of Promises
The census and the subsequent division of the land demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. We can trust God to fulfill His promises in our lives as well.

Preparation for Future Inheritance
Just as the Israelites were preparing to enter the Promised Land, we are called to prepare for our eternal inheritance. This involves living faithfully and obediently in the present.

Unity and Diversity in the Body of Christ
The distinct clans within the tribe of Gad illustrate the diversity within the unity of Israel. Similarly, the body of Christ is made up of diverse members, each with unique gifts and roles, contributing to the unity and mission of the Church.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the Arodite
הָאֲרוֹדִ֑י (hā·’ă·rō·w·ḏî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 722: Arodi -- a son of Gad, also descendant of Arod

clan
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת (miš·pa·ḥaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

from Arod,
לַאֲר֕וֹד (la·’ă·rō·wḏ)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 720: Arod -- a son of Gad

[and] the Arelite
לְאַ֨רְאֵלִ֔י (lə·’ar·’ê·lî)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 692: Areli -- a son of Gad, also his desc

clan
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת (miš·pa·ḥaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

from Areli.
הָאַרְאֵלִֽי׃ (hā·’ar·’ê·lî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 692: Areli -- a son of Gad, also his desc


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