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 descendants of Simeon, organized by their family groups: from Nemuel came the Nemuelite family, from Jamin came the Jaminite family, from Jachin came the Jachinite family.
This verse is recording how the tribe of Simeon was organized into different family groups, each named after one of Simeon's sons.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, this verse is part of a second census taken by Moses in the wilderness, as the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land after their years of wandering. It lists the clans descended from Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, to help organize the people for land inheritance and military readiness. This reflects the ancient Israelite emphasis on genealogy to maintain tribal structure and fulfill God's covenant promises.
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