1 Chronicles 4:24
1 Chronicles 4:24 in Multiple Translations
The descendants of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul.
¶ The sons of Simeon were, Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul:
The sons of Simeon: Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, Shaul;
The sons of Simeon: Nemuel and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, Shaul;
The sons of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul.
The sonnes of Simeon were Nemuel, and Iamin, Iarib, Zerah, and Shaul,
Sons of Simeon: Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, Shaul;
The sons of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, Shaul;
The sons of Simeon were Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul:
The sons of Simeon: Namuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zara, Saul:
Simeon’s sons were Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul.
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1 Chronicles 4:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֖י
שִׁמְע֑וֹן
נְמוּאֵ֣ל
וְ/יָמִ֔ין
יָרִ֖יב
זֶ֥רַח
שָׁאֽוּל
בְּנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
שִׁמְע֑וֹן
Shimʻôwn
H8095
Shimeon
N-proper
נְמוּאֵ֣ל
Nᵉmûwʼêl
H5241
Nemuel
N-proper
וְ/יָמִ֔ין
Yâmîyn
H3226
Jamin
Conj | N-proper
יָרִ֖יב
Yârîyb
H3402
Jarib
N-proper
זֶ֥רַח
Zerach
H2226
Zerah
N-proper
שָׁאֽוּל
Shâʼûwl
H7586
Shaul
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 4:24
בְּנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [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. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
שִׁמְע֑וֹן
Shimʻôwn
H8095
"Shimeon"
N-proper
Shimeon, also known as Simeon, was the second son of Jacob and the progenitor of the tribe of Simeon. He is also the name of an Israelite who had a foreign wife during the time of Ezra.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.31 § Simeon or Shimeon = "heard" 1) the 2nd son of Jacob by his wife Leah and progenitor of the tribe of Simeon 2) an Israelite of the sons of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Simeon. See also: Genesis 29:33; Numbers 26:12; Ezekiel 48:33.
נְמוּאֵ֣ל
Nᵉmûwʼêl
H5241
"Nemuel"
N-proper
Nemuel was an Israelite, the son of Simeon, and is mentioned in Genesis 46:10 and Numbers 26:12. His name means day of God and he was a significant figure in biblical times.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.10; son of: Simeon (H8095); brother of: Jamin (H3226), Ohad (H0161), Jachin (H3199), Zerah (H2226L) and Shaul (H7586H); also called Nemuel at Num.26.12; 1x Another name of ye.mu.el (יְמוּאֵל "Jemuel" H3223) § Nemuel = "day of God" 1) the eldest son of Simeon 2) a Reubenite, son of Eliab and brother of Dathan and Abiram in the time of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Nemuel. See also: Numbers 26:9; Numbers 26:12; 1 Chronicles 4:24.
וְ/יָמִ֔ין
Yâmîyn
H3226
"Jamin"
Conj | N-proper
Jamin was an Israelite and the second son of Simeon, mentioned in Genesis 46:10. His name means 'right hand' and he was a founder of the family of Jaminites.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.8.7 § Jamin = "right hand" 1) the 2nd son of Simeon; founder of the family of Jaminites 2) a Judaite, the 2nd son of Ram the Jerahmeelite 3) a Levite who helped Ezra interpret the Law
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Jamin. See also H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין). See also: Genesis 46:10; 1 Chronicles 2:27; Nehemiah 8:7.
יָרִ֖יב
Yârîyb
H3402
"Jarib"
N-proper
Jarib was the name of several Israelites, including a son of Simeon and a leader who returned from exile. His name means he contends, and he is mentioned in Genesis 46:10 and 1 Chronicles 4:24. The KJV translates his name as Jarib.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.10; son of: Simeon (H8095); brother of: Jemuel (H3223), Jamin (H3226), Ohad (H0161), Zerah (H2226L) and Shaul (H7586H); also called Jarib at 1Ch.4.24; Another name of ya.khin (יָכִין "Jachin" H3199G) § Jarib = "he contends" 1) a son of Simeon 2) one of the chief men of Israel who returned from exile with Ezra 3) son of Jozadak and a priest of the house of Jeshua who married a foreign wife and was compelled by Ezra to put her away
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Jarib. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:24; Ezra 8:16; Ezra 10:18.
זֶ֥רַח
Zerach
H2226
"Zerah"
N-proper
Zerach was a man in the Bible, mentioned in Genesis and Numbers. He was a son of Simeon and had several brothers. The name Zerach means 'rising' and is also used for other people in the Bible.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.10; son of: Simeon (H8095); brother of: Jemuel (H3223), Jamin (H3226), Ohad (H0161), Jachin (H3199) and Shaul (H7586H); also called Zerah at Num.26.13,20; 2x27.11,13; § Zerah or Zarah = "rising" 1) a son of Reuel and grandson of Esau, one of the dukes of the Edomites 2) twin brother of Pharez, sons of Judah and Tamar; descendants are called Zarhites, Ezrahites, and Izrahites 3) son of Simeon; also called 'Zohar' 4) a Gershonite Levite, son of Iddo of Adaiah 5) the Ethiopian or Cushite, invader of Judah in the reign of Asa who defeated the invaders; probably the same as the Egyptian king Usarken I, second king of the Egyptian 22nd dynasty or perhaps more probably Usarken II, his 2nd successor 6) another Edomite leader; possibly same as 1
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: Zarah, Zerah. See also: Genesis 36:13; Joshua 22:20; Nehemiah 11:24.
שָׁאֽוּל
Shâʼûwl
H7586
"Shaul"
N-proper
Shaul is a personal name meaning desired, given to several individuals in the Bible, including a Benjamite who became the first king of Israel and a Levite living during the time of the Divided Monarchy. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles and 1 Samuel.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.24; son of: Uzziah (H5818H); father of: Elkanah (H0511I); also called Joel at 1Ch.6.36; Also named: yo.el (יוֹאֵל "Joel" H3100U) § Saul or Shaul = "desired" 1) a Benjamite, son of Kish, and the 1st king of Israel 2) an early king of Edom and a successor of Samlah 3) a son of Simeon 4) a Levite, son of Uzziah
Usage: Occurs in 335 OT verses. KJV: Saul, Shaul. See also: Genesis 36:37; 1 Samuel 16:22; 1 Samuel 24:5.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 4:24
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 4:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:24
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:24
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:24
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 4:24
Context — The Descendants of Simeon
22Jokim, the men of Cozeba, and Joash and Saraph, who ruled in Moab and Jashubi-lehem. (These names are from ancient records.)
23These were the potters who lived at Netaim and Gederah. They lived there in the service of the king.
24The descendants of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul.
25The sons of Shaul: Shallum, Mibsam, and Mishma. 26The sons of Mishma: Hammuel, Zaccur, and Shimei.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 46:10 | The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman. |
| 2 | Exodus 6:15 | The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman. These were the clans of Simeon. |
| 3 | Numbers 26:12–14 | These were the descendants of Simeon by their clans: The Nemuelite clan from Nemuel, the Jaminite clan from Jamin, the Jachinite clan from Jachin, the Zerahite clan from Zerah, and the Shaulite clan from Shaul. These were the clans of Simeon, and there were 22,200 men. |
1 Chronicles 4:24 Summary
This verse lists the descendants of Simeon, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, to show how God kept His promise to make Jacob's family a great nation. Just like these individuals, we are all part of a larger family and have a special place in God's plan, as seen in verses like Ephesians 2:19-20 and 1 Peter 2:9-10. By trusting in God's faithfulness, we can live lives that honor Him and bring joy to those around us. As we read this verse, we can remember that God knows and loves each of us, just as He knows the names of all those listed here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Bible include lists of names like in 1 Chronicles 4:24?
The Bible includes these lists to show God's faithfulness to His people and to provide a historical record, as seen in Genesis 5:1 and Exodus 1:1, where similar genealogies are given to demonstrate God's sovereignty over human history.
Who was Simeon and why are his descendants listed in 1 Chronicles 4:24?
Simeon was one of the twelve sons of Jacob, as listed in Genesis 29:32-35, and his descendants are listed here to show how God fulfilled His promise to make Jacob's descendants a great nation, as promised in Genesis 28:14.
What can we learn from the names listed in 1 Chronicles 4:24?
The names listed in this verse, such as Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul, remind us that each person is known and loved by God, just as Jesus taught in Luke 12:7, where He says that even the hairs on our head are numbered.
How does this verse fit into the larger story of the Bible?
This verse is part of the historical narrative of the Old Testament, which sets the stage for the coming of Jesus Christ, as prophesied in Isaiah 9:6-7 and fulfilled in the New Testament, showing God's plan to redeem humanity through the descendants of Abraham, including Simeon's family.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be part of a larger family, like the descendants of Simeon, and how does that impact my sense of identity and purpose?
- How can I, like the individuals listed in this verse, live a life that honors God and contributes to the larger story of His people?
- What are some ways that God has been faithful to me and my family, just as He was faithful to the descendants of Simeon?
- In what ways can I trust God's sovereignty over my life, just as the Bible teaches in verses like Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 4:24
The sons of Simeon,.... The account of whom, next to the tribe of Judah, is given before Reuben, because its inheritance lay in the tribe of Judah, Joshua 19:1 his sons were Nemuel, the same with
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 4:24
The sons of Simeon were, Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul: The sons of Simeon. They are classed along with those of Judah, as their possession was partly taken out of the extensive territory of the latter (Joshua 19:1).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:24
The sons of Simeon: these are here joined with Judah, because their possession was taken out of Judah’ s portion, . This account seems to differ from that Genesis 46, both in the number and names of the persons, which is not strange, considering how customary it was amongst the Hebrews for one person to have two or three names given to him upon several occasions. And for Ohad, , he may be omitted here, because he left no posterity or family after him, as the rest did.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:24
1 Chronicles 4:24 The sons of Simeon [were], Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, [and] Shaul:Ver. 24. And the sons of Simeon.] His genealogy is set down next to that of Judah, because his lot fell out to be in the tribe of Judah, for most part, though his posterity took part with the other nine tribes in the revolt from Judah and Benjamin, who clave still to the house of David. Of this tribe was that shameless fornicator, Zimri, as also Judas Iscariot, as Jerome affirmeth.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:24
III.—THE TRIBE OF SIMEON: ITS CLANS, AND THEIR AND (1 Chronicles 4:24-43). (24) The sons of Simeon.—The Pentateuch contains three lists of sons of Simeon, viz., Genesis 46:10, Exodus 6:15, and Numbers 26:12. Genesis and Exodus name six sons; Numbers agrees with the Chronicles in naming five, the Ohad of Genesis and Exodus being omitted. In place of our Jarib Numbers has Jachin; the other names are the same. Genesis and Exodus read Jemuel and Zohar for Nemuel and Zerah. Exodus 6:15 calls Shaul “son of a Canaanitess.” The mixed race of Shaul was the only Simeonite clan that became populous (1 Chronicles 4:25-27). The other clans are not further noticed by this genealogy.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:24
Verse 24. The sons of Simeon] This genealogy is very different from that given in Genesis 46:10, and Numbers 26:12. This may be occasioned by the same person having several names, one list taking one name, another list some other, and so on: to reconcile is impossible; to attempt it, useless.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 4:24
24–27. The Genealogy of Simeon 24. The sons of Simeon] in Genesis 46:10 and Exodus 6:15 we have six sons of Simeon named as against five here;—Jemuel (here Nemuel), Jamin (as here), Ohad (not mentioned here), Jachin (here Jarib), Zohar (here Zerah), and Shaul (as here). In Numbers 26:12-13 the same list is given as here (except that Jachin stands for Jarib), and descendants are ascribed to the five. Ohad is omitted from Num. and Chron., perhaps as having no children.