KJV ORIGINAL
Of the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
From the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse identifies one of the twelve men chosen to scout out the Promised Land, representing the tribe of Simeon.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the list of twelve spies Moses sent to explore Canaan, the land God had promised to give the Israelites. Each spy represented one of the twelve tribes of Israel, ensuring all tribes had representation in this crucial reconnaissance mission. This took place during Israel's wilderness wandering, about two years after they left Egypt.
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