Numbers 26:14
Numbers 26:14 in Multiple Translations
These were the clans of Simeon, and there were 22,200 men.
These are the families of the Simeonites, twenty and two thousand and two hundred.
These are the families of the Simeonites, twenty and two thousand and two hundred.
These are the families of the Simeonites, twenty-two thousand, two hundred.
These were the families descended from Simeon and they numbered 22,200.
These are the families of the Simeonites: two and twentie thousand and two hundreth.
These [are] families of the Simeonite, two and twenty thousand and two hundred.
These are the families of the Simeonites, twenty-two thousand two hundred.
These are the families of the Simeonites, twenty and two thousand and two hundred.
These are the families of the stock of Simeon, of which the whole number was twenty-two thousand two hundred.
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Numbers 26:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֵ֖לֶּה
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֣ת
הַ/שִּׁמְעֹנִ֑י
שְׁנַ֧יִם
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֛ים
אֶ֖לֶף
וּ/מָאתָֽיִם
אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֣ת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fp
הַ/שִּׁמְעֹנִ֑י
Shimʻônîy
H8099
Simeon
Art | Ngmsa
שְׁנַ֧יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֛ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Conj | Adj
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וּ/מָאתָֽיִם
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 26:14
אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֣ת
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
N-fp
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
הַ/שִּׁמְעֹנִ֑י
Shimʻônîy
H8099
"Simeon"
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Simeon refers to the tribe of Simeon, a son of Israel and Leah, and his descendants. Simeon was a brother of Reuben, Levi, and Judah, and is first mentioned in Genesis 29:33.
Definition: Someone from the tribe of Simeon living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.33; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); married to Canaanite_woman (H3669); father of: Jemuel (H3223), Jamin (H3226), Ohad (H0161), Jachin (H3199), Zerah (H2226L) and Shaul (H7586H) Another name of shim.on (שִׁמְעוֹן "Simeon" H8095G) § Simeonites, of Simeon "harkening" descendants of Simeon
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: tribe of Simeon, Simeonites. See also: Numbers 25:14; Joshua 21:4; 1 Chronicles 27:16.
שְׁנַ֧יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֛ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Conj | Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
וּ/מָאתָֽיִם
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Conj | Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
Study Notes — Numbers 26:14
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- Context
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- Numbers 26:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 26:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 26:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 26:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 26:14
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 26:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 26:14
Context — The Tribe of Simeon
12These were the descendants of Simeon by their clans: The Nemuelite clan from Nemuel, the Jaminite clan from Jamin, the Jachinite clan from Jachin,
13the Zerahite clan from Zerah, and the Shaulite clan from Shaul.
14These were the clans of Simeon, and there were 22,200 men.
15These were the descendants of Gad by their clans: The Zephonite clan from Zephon, the Haggite clan from Haggi, the Shunite clan from Shuni, 16the Oznite clan from Ozni, the Erite clan from Eri,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 1:22–23 | From the sons of Simeon, according to the records of their clans and families, counting one by one the names of every male twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, those registered to the tribe of Simeon numbered 59,300. |
| 2 | Numbers 2:12–13 | The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, and his division numbers 59,300. |
Numbers 26:14 Summary
This verse is telling us about the different family groups within the tribe of Simeon, and how many men were in each group. There were 22,200 men in total, which is a big number, but it shows how God was blessing and growing the Israelites, just like He promised in Genesis 12:2. This verse reminds us that God cares about every person and every family, and He has a plan for each of us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. By looking at this verse, we can see the importance of community and trusting in God's faithfulness, just like the Israelites did, as seen in Psalm 23:4.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 22,200 men in the clans of Simeon?
The number 22,200 men in the clans of Simeon is a census count, similar to those found in Numbers 1:23 and Numbers 2:12-14, which were used to organize the Israelites for travel and warfare, as seen in Exodus 18:25 and Deuteronomy 1:15.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the book of Numbers?
This verse is part of the second census in the book of Numbers, which highlights God's faithfulness to the Israelites and prepares them for their conquest of Canaan, as promised in Genesis 12:7 and reaffirmed in Deuteronomy 1:8.
What can we learn about the tribe of Simeon from this verse?
From this verse and the surrounding verses, we can learn that the tribe of Simeon was divided into several clans, each with their own distinct identity, similar to the other tribes of Israel, as seen in Numbers 26:15-16 for the tribe of Gad.
How does this verse fit into the broader narrative of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger story of God's covenant with the Israelites, which began with Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3 and continues through the history of the Israelites, as seen in Joshua 1:1-9 and ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, as seen in Galatians 3:29.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's attention to detail and care for His people, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How can I, like the Israelites, trust in God's faithfulness and promises, even when faced with uncertainty or challenge, as seen in Psalm 23:4 and Romans 8:28?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of community and belonging, and how can I prioritize these values in my own relationships, as seen in Acts 2:42-47 and Hebrews 10:24-25?
- How can I use this verse to reflect on my own identity and purpose, and how can I align these with God's plans and purposes, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Ephesians 2:10?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 26:14
[See comments on Numbers 26:12]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 26:14
These are the families of the Simeonites, twenty and two thousand and two hundred. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 26:14
Whereas there were 35,400 in . It is thought the example of Zimri, one of their princes, Numbers 25, and some others among them, did infect the generality of the tribe, and so caused this great diminution in their numbers.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 26:14
(14) Twenty and two thousand and two hundred.—This shows a decrease of 37,100 in the tribe of Simeon. Zimri, the chief offender in the matter of Baal-peor, belonged to this tribe, and, as in the case of the Reubenites, it is probable that he had led astray many of his tribe with him. It is remarkable that this is the only tribe on which, according to the present Hebrew text,[127] no blessing was pronounced by Moses (Deuteronomy 33), and that in the allotment of the land of Canaan the inheritance of Simeon was only the remnant of that which was assigned to Judah (Joshua 19:9). [127] The “Codex Alexandrinus” inserts a clause: “Let Simeon be many in number.”
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 26:14
5–51. The twelve secular tribes are numbered, the sacred tribe of Levi being omitted. The names are based upon Genesis 46:8-27, but with the addition of Ephraim and Manasseh, who, having been born in Egypt, could not be reckoned in Gen. among those who went down into Egypt. The total number at the first census, thirty-eight years before (ch. 1) was 603,550; now it Isaiah 601,730. The order of the tribes is the same, except that Manasseh (Numbers 26:29-34) precedes Ephraim (Numbers 26:35-37). Reuben, Simeon, Gad, Ephraim and Naphtali have decreased in numbers, while the other seven have increased. The impossibility of the figures is shewn in note on Numbers 1:46.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 26:14
14. Twenty and two thousand — A decrease of thirty-seven thousand one hundred must be ascribed to some remarkable cause.