Catholic Public Domain Version
Numbers 26:25
“These are the kinships of Issachar, whose number was sixty-four thousand three hundred.”
Verse Explanation
A saved explanation for Numbers 26:25.
Plain-language explanation
Numbers 26:25 is part of a census list. It names the clan (“kinships”) of Issachar and gives their counted number: 64,300.
Catholic context
In Catholic Scripture reading, these genealogical and census passages are still “God’s Word,” showing God’s care for real people—families, clans, and communities—before they move forward. Many Catholics read these lists as reminders that God knows and values each community within the larger plan of salvation history.
Historical background
This verse occurs during the second census of Israel (after the earlier generation had passed away). The listing prepares Israel for life in the land God promised, including organizing the tribes and their responsibilities.
Reflection
Even a number in a name-list can carry meaning: it tells us that God’s plan involves concrete lives, not abstractions. Issachar’s clan is part of the story, and the community’s identity is woven from many smaller “kinships.”
Practical takeaway
Look for the “real people” in Scripture. Try to connect your own life to the idea that God sees your community and your place within it—not just the big, dramatic moments.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for speaking even through lists and numbers. Help me recognize that my life and my community matter to You. Give me trust as I take my next step in faith. Amen.