Of the tribe of the children of Simeon, Shemuel the son of Ammihud.
Parallel translations
- KJV And of the tribe of the children of Simeon, Shemuel the son of Ammihud.
- BSB Shemuel son of Ammihud from the tribe of Simeon;
- NKJV from the tribe of the children of Simeon, Shemuel the son of Ammihud;
- NASB Of the tribe of the sons of Simeon, Samuel the son of Ammihud.
- NLT Simeon Shemuel son of Ammihud
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Quick answer
Shemuel son of Ammihud is named as the prince of Simeon to help divide the land. He represents his tribe in the allotment.
Overview
Each tribe's appointed leader ensured its inheritance was fairly secured. Simeon's portion would later lie within Judah's territory (Joshua 19:1), reflecting Jacob's earlier word about Simeon being scattered in Israel (Genesis 49:7). Even so, God faithfully provided this tribe a place among His people.
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Cross-references · 1
- Gen 49:5“Simeon and Levi are brothers. Their swords are weapons of violence.
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