And these were their names: of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur.
And these were their names: from the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur.
This verse begins listing the names of the twelve men chosen to scout out the Promised Land, starting with Shammua from the tribe of Reuben.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, as they prepared to enter the Promised Land of Canaan. God instructed Moses to select one leader from each of the twelve tribes to spy out the land and bring back a report on its inhabitants and resources. This verse specifically lists Shammua from the tribe of Reuben as one of the chosen spies, highlighting God's organized approach to involving each tribe in this reconnaissance mission.
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