Numbers 34:20

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And of the tribe of the children of Simeon, Shemuel the son of Ammihud.

Complete Jewish Bible:

from the tribe of the descendants of Shim'on, Sh'mu'el the son of 'Ammihud;

Berean Standard Bible:

Shemuel son of Ammihud from the tribe of Simeon;

American Standard Version:

And of the tribe of the children of Simeon, Shemuel the son of Ammihud.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And of the tribe^{H4294} of the children^{H1121} of Simeon^{H8095}, Shemuel^{H8050} the son^{H1121} of Ammihud^{H5989}.

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Commentary for Numbers 34:20

Numbers 34:20 is a verse that falls within the context of the Israelites' preparation to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. In this specific verse, the focus is on the tribe of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The verse mentions Shemuel (or Samuel in some translations) the son of Ammihud as a designated leader or representative for the tribe during the allocation of the land.

The broader historical context involves the division of the land of Canaan among the tribes of Israel. God had promised this land to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and under the leadership of Moses and later Joshua, the Israelites were to conquer and inhabit it. Numbers 34 outlines the boundaries of the land and the process by which it would be apportioned. The listing of tribal leaders, including Shemuel of Simeon, serves to document the individuals responsible for overseeing their tribe's inheritance and ensuring that each family received their rightful portion.

The themes present in this verse include divine promise, inheritance, leadership, and preparation for a new era in the life of the nation of Israel. It underscores the importance of orderly succession and the responsibility of leaders in the community. The mention of Shemuel also highlights the role of individuals in the larger narrative of God's redemptive plan for His people. This detailed account of tribal representatives underscores the equity and careful planning that was to be employed in the distribution of the land, reflecting God's concern for justice and order within His covenant community.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H4294
   There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מַטֶּה
   Transliteration: maṭṭeh
   Pronunciation: mat-teh'
   Description: or (feminine) מַטָּה; from נָטָה; a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walking (a staff; figuratively, a support of life, e.g. bread); rod, staff, tribe.
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Strong's Number: H8050
   There are 120 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שְׁמוּאֵל
   Transliteration: Shᵉmûwʼêl
   Pronunciation: sehm-oo-ale'
   Description: from the passive participle of שָׁמַע and אֵל; heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites; Samuel, Shemuel.
   
5. Strong's Number: H5989
   There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַמִּיהוּד
   Transliteration: ʻAmmîyhûwd
   Pronunciation: am-mee-hood'
   Description: from עַם and הוֹד; people of splendor; Ammihud, the name of three Israelites; Ammihud.