Numbers 26:12
Numbers 26:12 in Multiple Translations
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 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:
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;
The sons of Simeon by their families: of Nemuel, the family of the Nemuelites: of Jamin, the family of the Jaminites: of Jachin, the family of the Jachinites:
These were the descendants of Simeon by family: Nemuel, ancestor of the Nemuelite family; Jamin, ancestor of the Jaminite family; Jachin, ancestor of the Jachinite family;
And the children of Simeon after their families were: Nemuel, of whom came the familie of the Nemuelites: of Iamin, the familie of the Iaminites: of Iachin, the familie of the Iachinites:
Sons of Simeon by their families: of Nemuel [is] the family of the Nemuelite; of Jamin the family of the Jaminite; of Jachin the family of the Jachinite;
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;
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:
The sons of Simeon by their kindreds: Namuel, of him is the family of the Namuelites: Jamin, of him is the family of the Jaminites: Jachin, of him is the family of the Jachinites:
The Israeli leaders counted 22,200 men from the tribe of Simeon. They were in clans descended from Nemuel, Jamin, Jakin, Zerah, and Shaul.
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Numbers 26:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
שִׁמְעוֹן֮
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ/ם֒
לִ/נְמוּאֵ֗ל
מִשְׁפַּ֨חַת֙
הַ/נְּמ֣וּאֵלִ֔י
לְ/יָמִ֕ין
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
הַ/יָּמִינִ֑י
לְ/יָכִ֕ין
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
הַ/יָּכִינִֽי
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
שִׁמְעוֹן֮
Shimʻôwn
H8095
Shimeon
N-proper
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ/ם֒
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
Prep | N-fp | Suff
לִ/נְמוּאֵ֗ל
Nᵉmûwʼêl
H5241
Nemuel
Prep | N-proper
מִשְׁפַּ֨חַת֙
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fs
הַ/נְּמ֣וּאֵלִ֔י
Nᵉmûwʼêlîy
H5242
Nemuelite
Art | Ngmsa
לְ/יָמִ֕ין
Yâmîyn
H3226
Jamin
Prep | N-proper
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fs
הַ/יָּמִינִ֑י
Yᵉmîynîy
H3228
Jaminite
Art | Ngmsa
לְ/יָכִ֕ין
Yâkîyn
H3199
Jachin
Prep | N-proper
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fs
הַ/יָּכִינִֽי
Yâkîynîy
H3200
Jachinite
Art | Ngmsa
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 26:12
בְּנֵ֣י
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.
שִׁמְעוֹן֮
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.
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ/ם֒
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
לִ/נְמוּאֵ֗ל
Nᵉmûwʼêl
H5241
"Nemuel"
Prep | 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.
מִשְׁפַּ֨חַת֙
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
N-fs
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
הַ/נְּמ֣וּאֵלִ֔י
Nᵉmûwʼêlîy
H5242
"Nemuelite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Nemuelite is a descendant of Nemuel, who was a man of the tribe of Simeon. This term refers to someone from the family line of Nemuel, as mentioned in Genesis and Numbers.
Definition: Someone descended from Nemuel who was 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 Group of ye.mu.el (יְמוּאֵל "Jemuel" H3223) § Nemuelites, of Nemuel "day of God" a descendant of Nemuel
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Nemuelite. See also: Numbers 26:12.
לְ/יָמִ֕ין
Yâmîyn
H3226
"Jamin"
Prep | 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.
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
N-fs
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
הַ/יָּמִינִ֑י
Yᵉmîynîy
H3228
"Jaminite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Jaminite is a descendant of Jamin, a man from the tribe of Simeon, first mentioned in Genesis 46:10. Jamin was the son of Simeon and had several brothers. The term Jaminite refers to his collective descendants.
Definition: Someone descended from Jamin who was 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), Ohad (H0161), Jachin (H3199), Zerah (H2226L) and Shaul (H7586H) Group of ya.min (יָמִין "Jamin" H3226) § Jaminites , of Jamin "the right hand" the descendants of Jamin
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Jaminites. See also H1145 (בֶּן־יְמִינִי). See also: Numbers 26:12; 2 Samuel 20:1.
לְ/יָכִ֕ין
Yâkîyn
H3199
"Jachin"
Prep | N-proper
Jachin is a name given to several Israelites and a temple pillar in the Bible, meaning He will establish. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24:17, describing a priest who lived during the time of King David. The name signifies God's establishment and strength.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.17 § Jachin = "He will establish" a priest and the head of the 21st course in the time of David
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Jachin. See also: Genesis 46:10; 1 Chronicles 9:10; Nehemiah 11:10.
מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
N-fs
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
הַ/יָּכִינִֽי
Yâkîynîy
H3200
"Jachinite"
Art | Ngmsa
The Jachinites were descendants of Jachin, a man from the tribe of Simeon, mentioned in Genesis 46:10. They were named after their ancestor, meaning 'he will establish'.
Definition: Someone descended from Jachin who was 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; Group of ya.khin (יָכִין "Jachin" H3199) § Jachinites , of Jachin "he will establish" the descendants of Jachin
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Jachinites. See also: Numbers 26:12.
Study Notes — Numbers 26:12
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- Context
- Cross References
- Numbers 26:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 26:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 26:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 26:12
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 26:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 26:12
- Sermons on Numbers 26:12
Context — The Tribe of Simeon
10And the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them along with Korah, whose followers died when the fire consumed 250 men. They serve as a warning sign.
11However, the line of Korah did not die out.
12These were the descendants of Simeon by their clans: The Nemuelite clan from Nemuel, the Jaminite clan from Jamin, the Jachinite clan from Jachin,
13the Zerahite clan from Zerah, and the Shaulite clan from Shaul. 14These were the clans of Simeon, and there were 22,200 men.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 4:24 | The descendants of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul. |
| 2 | Genesis 46:10 | The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 7:21 | Thus he set up the pillars at the portico of the temple. The pillar to the south he named Jachin, and the pillar to the north he named Boaz. |
Numbers 26:12 Summary
This verse lists the descendants of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, by their clans. It shows how God kept track of each family and clan, demonstrating His care and love for His people. Just like the Simeon tribe, we are all part of a larger family and community, and we can trust in God's faithfulness and provision, as seen in Psalm 100:5 and Numbers 23:19. By reflecting on our own family history and heritage, we can gain a deeper appreciation for God's faithfulness and love in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Simeon tribe in the Bible?
The Simeon tribe is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and their descendants are listed in Numbers 26:12, highlighting God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Genesis 29:33 and Genesis 49:5-7.
Why are the clans of Simeon listed by name in this verse?
The clans of Simeon are listed by name to emphasize the importance of family and heritage in biblical times, as well as to provide a historical record of the tribe's descendants, similar to the genealogies found in 1 Chronicles 1-9.
How does this verse relate to the surrounding context of Numbers 26?
This verse is part of a larger census of the Israelites in Numbers 26, which serves as a reminder of God's promise to make the Israelites a numerous people, as stated in Genesis 12:2 and Numbers 23:10.
What can we learn about God's character from this verse?
This verse reveals God's faithfulness and attention to detail, as He keeps track of each family and clan, demonstrating His care and love for His people, as seen in Psalm 138:8 and Matthew 10:30.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be part of a larger family or community, and how can I contribute to the well-being of those around me?
- How does my own family history and heritage shape my identity and sense of purpose?
- In what ways can I trust in God's faithfulness and provision, just as the Simeon tribe trusted in Him throughout their history?
- What are some ways I can show appreciation and gratitude for my own spiritual heritage and the faithfulness of God in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 26:12
Ver. 12-14. The sons of Simeon, after their families,.... This tribe was next numbered, not only because Simeon was next to Reuben by birth, but because his tribe was under the standard of Reuben;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 26:12
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: The sons of Simeon after their families.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 26:12
Nemuel, called Jemuel, . Jachin, called also Jarib, . And such names might be either added or changed upon some special occasion not recorded in Scripture.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 26:12
5–51. The twelve secular tribes are numbered, the sacred tribe of Levi being omitted. The names are based upon Genesis 46:8-27, but with the addition of Ephraim and Manasseh, who, having been born in Egypt, could not be reckoned in Gen. among those who went down into Egypt. The total number at the first census, thirty-eight years before (ch. 1) was 603,550; now it Isaiah 601,730. The order of the tribes is the same, except that Manasseh (Numbers 26:29-34) precedes Ephraim (Numbers 26:35-37). Reuben, Simeon, Gad, Ephraim and Naphtali have decreased in numbers, while the other seven have increased. The impossibility of the figures is shewn in note on Numbers 1:46.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 26:12
12. Nemuel is called Jemuel in Genesis 46:10, which Gesenius decides to be the correct form, of which Nemuel is a corruption.
Sermons on Numbers 26:12
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Solomon's Temple a Figure of the Church; and the Two Pillars, Jachin and Boaz, Typical of Christ. by John Gill | John Gill preaches on the significance of Solomon's Temple as a representation of the Church, emphasizing the two pillars, Jachin and Boaz, which symbolize Christ. He explains that |