King James Version:
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The sons of Simeon after their families: of Nemuel, the family of the Nemuelites: of Jamin, the family of the Jaminites: of Jachin, the family of the Jachinites:
Complete Jewish Bible:
The descendants of Shim'on, by their families, were: of N'mu'el, the family of the N'mu'eli; of Yamin, the family of the Yamini; of Yakhin, the family of the Yakhini;
Berean Standard Bible:
These were the descendants of Simeon by their clans: The Nemuelite clan from Nemuel, the Jaminite clan from Jamin, the Jachinite clan from Jachin,
American Standard Version:
The sons of Simeon after their families: of Nemuel, the family of the Nemuelites; of Jamin, the family of the Jaminites; of Jachin, the family of the Jachinites;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The sons{H1121} of Simeon{H8095} after their families{H4940}: of Nemuel{H5241}, the family{H4940} of the Nemuelites{H5242}: of Jamin{H3226}, the family{H4940} of the Jaminites{H3228}: of Jachin{H3199}, the family{H4940} of the Jachinites{H3200}:
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Chronicles 4:24
- ¶ The sons of Simeon [were], Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, [and] Shaul:
Exodus 6:15
- And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman: these [are] the families of Simeon.
Genesis 46:10
- And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman.
1 Kings 7:21
- And he set up the pillars in the porch of the temple: and he set up the right pillar, and called the name thereof Jachin: and he set up the left pillar, and called the name thereof Boaz.
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Commentary for Numbers 26:12
1. Themes:
- Genealogy and Family Lineage: Numbers 26:12 is part of a larger census in the Book of Numbers, emphasizing the importance of recording the descendants of the Israelite tribes. This reflects the theme of God's faithfulness to His promise to Abraham to make his descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky (Genesis 15:5).
- Identity and Heritage: The detailed listing of tribal families underscores the significance of tribal identity and heritage within the Israelite community.
- Preparation for Conquest: The census serves a practical purpose in preparing the tribes of Israel for the conquest of Canaan, allocating territory according to the size of each tribe.
2. Historical Context:
- The verse is set in the wilderness of Sinai after the exodus from Egypt and before the Israelites enter the Promised Land of Canaan. This census is the second one recorded in the Book of Numbers, taken about 38 years after the first, to account for a new generation of Israelites since the previous generation had died in the wilderness due to their unbelief and rebellion against God.
- The Book of Numbers is the fourth book of the Pentateuch, traditionally ascribed to Moses, and it chronicles the journey of the Israelites from Sinai to the plains of Moab on the border of Canaan.
- Simeon is one of the twelve sons of Jacob (Israel), and his descendants, the Simeonites, are one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The listing of Simeon's descendants is part of a larger account that details the descendants of all the tribes, ensuring that each tribe's inheritance could be fairly apportioned in the land of Canaan.
- The names of Simeon's sons, Nemuel, Jamin, and Jachin, along with their respective families, the Nemuelites, Jaminites, and Jachinites, are provided to document the continuity of the tribal lineage and to maintain the integrity of tribal affiliations and responsibilities.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H8095
There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שִׁמְעוֹן
Transliteration: Shimʻôwn
Pronunciation: shim-one'
Description: from שָׁמַע; hearing; Shimon, one of Jacob's sons, also the tribe descended from him; Simeon. - Strong's Number: H4940
There are 224 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִשְׁפָּחָה
Transliteration: mishpâchâh
Pronunciation: mish-paw-khaw'
Description: from שָׁפָה (compare שִׁפְחָה); a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people; family, kind(-red). - Strong's Number: H5241
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נְמוּאֵל
Transliteration: Nᵉmûwʼêl
Pronunciation: nem-oo-ale'
Description: apparently for יְמוּאֵל; Nemuel, the name of two Israelites; Nemuel. - Strong's Number: H5242
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נְמוּאֵלִי
Transliteration: Nᵉmûwʼêlîy
Pronunciation: nem-oo-ay-lee'
Description: from נְמוּאֵל; a Nemuelite, or descendant of Nemuel; Nemuelite. - Strong's Number: H3226
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָמִין
Transliteration: Yâmîyn
Pronunciation: yaw-meen'
Description: the same as יָמִין; Jamin, the name of three Israelites; Jamin. See also בִּנְיָמִין. - Strong's Number: H3228
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְמִינִי
Transliteration: Yᵉmîynîy
Pronunciation: yem-ee-nee'
Description: patronymically from יָמִין; a Jeminite (collectively) or descendants of Jamin; Jaminites. See also בֶּן־יְמִינִי. - Strong's Number: H3199
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָכִין
Transliteration: Yâkîyn
Pronunciation: yaw-keen'
Description: lemma יִכִין first vowel, corrected to יָכִין; from כּוּן; he (or it) will establish; Jakin, the name of three Israelites and of a temple pillar; Jachin. - Strong's Number: H3200
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָכִינִי
Transliteration: Yâkîynîy
Pronunciation: yaw-kee-nee'
Description: patronymically from יָכִיןlemma יִכִין first vowel, corrected to יָכִין; a Jakinite (collectively) or descendants of Jakin; Jachinites.