Numbers 34:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And of the tribe of the children of Simeon, Shemuel the son of Ammihud.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And from the tribe of Simeon's descendants, Shemuel the son of Ammihud.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse names Shemuel, son of Ammihud, as the representative chosen from the tribe of Simeon.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Numbers, chapter 34, God is instructing Moses on the boundaries of the Promised Land as the Israelites prepare to conquer and settle Canaan after their wilderness wanderings. This verse lists Shemuel, son of Ammihud, as the designated leader from the tribe of Simeon, who would assist in dividing the land among the tribes. It reflects God's organized plan for the inheritance, emphasizing the role of tribal representatives in fulfilling His promises to the descendants of Abraham.

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