Numbers 26:36
“These are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites.”
What does Numbers 26:36 mean?
This brief genealogical note traces the descendants of Shuthelah, one of Ephraim's sons, down through Eran. The passage is part of a census that Moses conducted as the Israelites prepared to enter the promised land, recording which families would inherit specific portions of the territory. While it might seem like just a list of names, each family represented here had a stake in God's promise to Abraham, and each would receive their own inheritance. These genealogies remind us that God sees and honors every generation, every family line, and every person who belongs to his people.