Numbers 26:48

Of the sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites: of Guni, the family of the Gunites:

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Interpretation

Moses did not number the people but when God commanded him. We have here the families registered, as well as the tribes.

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This thought runs through Numbers 26:48-51.

Naphtali Person: My wrestling, the fifth son of Jacob. His mother was Bilhah, Rachel’s handmaid ( Gen. 30:8 ). When Jacob went down into Egypt, Naphtali had four sons ( Gen. 46:24 ). Little is known of him as an individual.