And the sons of Pallu; Eliab.

NUMBERS 26:8KJV
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Numbers 26:8 (KJV)

What does Numbers 26:8 mean?

Numbers 26:8 lists Eliab as the son of Pallu. This verse is part of a genealogy, simply stating the family relationship within the tribe of Reuben.

The book of Numbers is recording a census of the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. Moses is speaking to the people, and this section details the descendants of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn. Naming Eliab as Pallu’s son helps trace the lineage and organize the families for the census and future inheritance.

Why Numbers 26:8 matters

  • This verse clarifies the family line within the tribe of Reuben, which is important for understanding later stories involving Eliab’s descendants.
  • Listing names like Eliab connects the census to specific individuals, grounding the history of Israel in real families.
  • The genealogy helps explain the structure of Israelite society and how inheritance and leadership were determined among the tribes.

Where else these words appear

“Pallu” Hebrew H6396 · used in 5 verses

  • Genesis 46:9 And the sons of Reuben; Hanoch, and Phallu, and Hezron, and Carmi.
  • Exodus 6:14 These be the heads of their fathers' houses: The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel; Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi: these be the families of Reuben.
  • Numbers 26:5 Reuben, the eldest son of Israel: the children of Reuben; Hanoch, of whom cometh the family of the Hanochites: of Pallu, the family of the Palluites:

“Eliab” Hebrew H446 · used in 20 verses

  • Numbers 1:9 Of Zebulun; Eliab the son of Helon.
  • Numbers 16:12 And Moses sent to call Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab: which said, We will not come up:
  • 1 Chronicles 2:13 And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third,