Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jakin, Zohar and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman. These were the clans of Simeon. New Living Translation The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jakin, Zohar, and Shaul. (Shaul’s mother was a Canaanite woman.) Their descendants became the clans of Simeon. English Standard Version The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman; these are the clans of Simeon. Berean Standard Bible The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman. These were the clans of Simeon. King James Bible And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman: these are the families of Simeon. New King James Version And the sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman. These are the families of Simeon. New American Standard Bible And the sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman; these are the families of Simeon. NASB 1995 The sons of Simeon: Jemuel and Jamin and Ohad and Jachin and Zohar and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman; these are the families of Simeon. NASB 1977 And the sons of Simeon: Jemuel and Jamin and Ohad and Jachin and Zohar and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman; these are the families of Simeon. Legacy Standard Bible The sons of Simeon: Jemuel and Jamin and Ohad and Jachin and Zohar and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman; these are the families of Simeon. Amplified Bible The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman; these are the families of Simeon. Christian Standard Bible The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman. These are the clans of Simeon. Holman Christian Standard Bible The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman. These are the clans of Simeon. American Standard Version And the sons of Simeon: Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman; these are the families of Simeon. Contemporary English Version The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman. English Revised Version And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman: these are the families of Simeon. GOD'S WORD® Translation The sons of [Simeon] were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman. These were the families descended from Simeon. Good News Translation Simeon had six sons: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman; they were the ancestors of the clans that bear their names. International Standard Version Simeon's sons Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the Canaanite woman's son. These are the families of Simeon. NET Bible The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jakin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman. These were the clans of Simeon. New Heart English Bible The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jakin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman; these are the families of Simeon. Webster's Bible Translation And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman: these are the families of Simeon. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman. These were the clans of Simeon. World English Bible The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman; these are the families of Simeon. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd sons of Simeon: Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul, son of the Canaanite; these [are] families of Simeon. Young's Literal Translation And sons of Simeon are Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul, son of the Canaanitess: these are families of Simeon. Smith's Literal Translation And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel and Jamin and Ohad and Jachin and Zohar and Saul, the son of a Canaanitess; these the tribes of Simeon. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThese are the kindreds of Ruben. The sons of Simeon: Jamuel, and Jamin and Ahod, and Jachin, and Soar, and Saul the son of a chanaanitess: these are the families of Simeon. Catholic Public Domain Version These are the kindred of Reuben. The sons of Simeon: Jemuel and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite women. These are the progeny of Simeon. New American Bible The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman; these are the clans of Simeon. New Revised Standard Version The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman; these are the families of Simeon. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohar, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanitish woman; these are the families of Simeon. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the sons of Shemon: Yamuyel and Yamin and Ahar and Yakin and Tsakhar and Shawal son of a Canaanitess; these are the generations of Shemon. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the sons of Simeon: Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman. These are the families of Simeon. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the sons of Symeon, Jemuel and Jamin, and Aod, and Jachin and Saar, and Saul the son of a Phoenician woman, these are the families of the sons of Symeon. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Genealogies of Moses and Aaron14These were the heads of their fathers’ houses: The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, were Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi. These were the clans of Reuben. 15The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman. These were the clans of Simeon. 16These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years.… Cross References Genesis 46:10 The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman. Numbers 26:12-14 These were the descendants of Simeon by their clans: The Nemuelite clan from Nemuel, the Jaminite clan from Jamin, the Jachinite clan from Jachin, / the Zerahite clan from Zerah, and the Shaulite clan from Shaul. / These were the clans of Simeon, and there were 22,200 men. 1 Chronicles 4:24-26 The descendants of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul. / The sons of Shaul: Shallum, Mibsam, and Mishma. / The sons of Mishma: Hammuel, Zaccur, and Shimei. Genesis 29:33 Again she conceived and gave birth to a son, and she said, “Because the LORD has heard that I am unloved, He has given me this son as well.” So she named him Simeon. Genesis 35:23 The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. Genesis 49:5-7 Simeon and Levi are brothers; their swords are weapons of violence. / May I never enter their council; may I never join their assembly. For they kill men in their anger, and hamstring oxen on a whim. / Cursed be their anger, for it is strong, and their wrath, for it is cruel! I will disperse them in Jacob and scatter them in Israel. 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. 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 7:36-41 On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the Simeonites, drew near. / His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; / one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense; ... Numbers 10:19-20 Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai was over the division of the tribe of Simeon, / and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad. Deuteronomy 33:8-11 Concerning Levi he said: “Give Your Thummim to Levi and Your Urim to Your godly one, whom You tested at Massah and contested at the waters of Meribah. / He said of his father and mother, ‘I do not consider them.’ He disregarded his brothers and did not know his own sons, for he kept Your word and maintained Your covenant. / He will teach Your ordinances to Jacob and Your law to Israel; he will set incense before You and whole burnt offerings on Your altar. ... Joshua 21:4 The first lot came out for the Kohathite clans. The Levites who were descendants of Aaron the priest received thirteen cities by lot from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin. 1 Chronicles 6:62 The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan. 1 Chronicles 12:25 From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. Ezekiel 48:24-25 Simeon will have one portion bordering the territory of Benjamin from east to west. / Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west. Treasury of Scripture And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman: these are the families of Simeon. sons. Genesis 46:10 And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman. Numbers 26:12,13 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: … 1 Chronicles 4:24 The sons of Simeon were, Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul: Jump to Previous Canaan Canaanite Canaanitess Canaanitish Clans Families Jachin Jakin Jamin Jemuel Jemu'el Ohad Saul Shaul Simeon ZoharJump to Next Canaan Canaanite Canaanitess Canaanitish Clans Families Jachin Jakin Jamin Jemuel Jemu'el Ohad Saul Shaul Simeon ZoharExodus 6 1. God renews his promise by his name JEHOVAH9. Moses vainly attempts to encourage the Israelites 10. He and Aaron are again sent to Pharaoh 14. Genealogies of Reuben, Simeon and Levi, of whom came Moses and Aaron 26. The history resumed The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul This phrase lists the descendants of Simeon, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, who later became the patriarchs of the twelve tribes of Israel. Simeon's lineage is significant as it reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham to make his descendants numerous. The names listed here are also found in Genesis 46:10 and 1 Chronicles 4:24, indicating the consistency of the biblical record. Each name represents a family or clan within the tribe of Simeon, which played a role in the formation of the nation of Israel. the son of a Canaanite woman These were the clans of Simeon Persons / Places / Events 1. SimeonThe second son of Jacob and Leah, Simeon is one of the twelve tribes of Israel. His descendants are listed here, emphasizing the continuity of God's promise to Abraham through his lineage. 2. Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul These are the sons of Simeon. Each name represents a family line within the tribe of Simeon, highlighting the growth and expansion of the Israelite people. 3. Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman This detail is significant as it indicates intermarriage with the Canaanites, which was generally discouraged among the Israelites. It reflects the complexities and challenges of maintaining cultural and religious identity. 4. Clans of Simeon The mention of clans underscores the tribal structure of Israel, which was crucial for maintaining order and identity among the Israelites. Teaching Points The Importance of GenealogyGenealogies in the Bible serve to connect God's promises to specific people and tribes, showing His faithfulness across generations. Cultural and Religious Identity The mention of Shaul's Canaanite mother highlights the tension between maintaining a distinct religious identity and the realities of living among other cultures. God's Sovereignty in Family Lines Despite human actions and decisions, God's purposes are fulfilled through family lines, as seen in the continuation of the tribe of Simeon. Intermarriage and Its Implications The inclusion of a Canaanite woman in the genealogy prompts reflection on the challenges of intermarriage and the call to remain faithful to God's commands. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 6:15?2. How does Exodus 6:15 highlight the importance of family lineage in God's plan? 3. What can we learn from Simeon's descendants about faithfulness to God's covenant? 4. How does Exodus 6:15 connect to God's promises to Abraham's descendants? 5. Why is it important to remember our spiritual heritage in daily life? 6. How can we apply the lessons from Simeon's lineage to our faith journey? 7. What is the significance of Simeon's sons listed in Exodus 6:15 for biblical genealogy? 8. How does Exodus 6:15 contribute to understanding the tribal structure of Israel? 9. Why are only certain descendants of Simeon mentioned in Exodus 6:15? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 6? 11. Does God change his mind? I Samuel 15:10-11, 15:35, and Genesis 6:6-7 suggest yes, while I Samuel 15:29 suggests no. How do these contradictions reconcile? 12. Exodus 6:14-27: Why does this genealogy conflict with or omit details found in other biblical genealogies? 13. Why does God kill Uzzah instantly for touching the Ark to prevent it from falling (2 Samuel 6:7)? 14. Psalm 149:3 - Is there any indication that the ritual dancing mentioned had supernatural power, or is this a cultural practice without verifiable effects? What Does Exodus 6:15 Mean The sons of Simeon wereExodus 6:15 opens with, “The sons of Simeon were…”. God pauses the narrative of Moses’ commission to highlight a family register. Scripture never treats genealogies as filler; they anchor real people in real history (Genesis 5:1-32; Matthew 1:1-17). By listing Simeon’s descendants, the Spirit reminds us that every promise to Abraham’s seed (Genesis 17:7) trickles down through named, knowable individuals. We also see God’s faithfulness in preserving this tribe from Jacob’s second son (Genesis 29:33) all the way into the Exodus generation (Genesis 46:10; Numbers 1:6). Jemuel • Also called “Nemuel” in Numbers 26:12 and 1 Chronicles 4:24—demonstrating that God keeps track of His people even when names shift slightly over time. • His presence shows Simeon produced families large enough to form an entire clan by the wilderness count (Numbers 26:12-13). • Through Jemuel’s line, the tribe contributes to Israel’s army and inheritance, fulfilling Jacob’s prophecy that Simeon would be “scattered” yet still influential alongside Levi (Genesis 49:5-7). Jamin • Jamin’s family appears again in Numbers 26:12 and 1 Chronicles 4:24, confirming continuity. • Simeon and Judah later share territory (Joshua 19:1-9); Jamin’s descendants help populate that southern region, illustrating how God orchestrates land assignments to match tribal size and need. Ohad • Mentioned only here and in Genesis 46:10. Even the most obscure believer is remembered by name (Malachi 3:16; John 10:3). • His brief biblical footprint underscores that spiritual significance is not measured by public acclaim but by belonging to God’s covenant people. Jachin • Numbers 26:12 lists the “Jachinites,” revealing that his household matures into a sizable grouping. • Centuries later a priestly division is called “Jachin” (1 Chronicles 24:17), a hint that Simeon’s legacy ripples beyond tribal lines, supporting worship in Solomon’s temple (2 Chronicles 8:14). Zohar • Referred to as “Zerah” in Numbers 26:13. God’s record tolerates spelling variants while conveying a single, trustworthy story. • Zohar’s clan contributes to Simeon’s total of 22,200 men in the second wilderness census (Numbers 26:14), testifying to divine provision despite earlier judgments in the camp (Numbers 25:9). Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman • Shaul’s mixed parentage reminds Israel that God can redeem complex family backgrounds (Genesis 38; Ruth 1-4). • His clan survives into the monarchy era (1 Chronicles 4:25-27), showing the Lord’s mercy toward Simeon even after their tribe joined Levi in violent sin at Shechem (Genesis 34:25-30). • The note about a Canaanite mother foreshadows God’s later command to purge Canaanite influence (Deuteronomy 7:1-4) while still demonstrating grace toward individuals already grafted in. These were the clans of Simeon With this closing line, Exodus 6:15 seals the list: every son became a “clan.” By the first census, Simeon numbered 59,300 fighting men (Numbers 1:23). Even after a dramatic decline to 22,200 (Numbers 26:14), the tribe persists through judges and kings, eventually settling in Judah’s territory and expanding to Seir (1 Chronicles 4:39-43). God’s Word presents their whole arc—growth, discipline, and restoration—because He keeps covenant with every branch on the family tree (Psalm 105:8-10). summary Exodus 6:15 is more than a roll call; it is a snapshot of God’s covenant faithfulness. By naming Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, Scripture shows that: • Every individual matters to God. • Genealogies prove the historical reliability of His promises. • Mixed backgrounds and obscure lives share equally in His redemption story. • Tribal records prepare Israel for land allotment, worship service, and eventual fulfillment in Christ, the true Son who gathers all clans under one covenant (Galatians 3:16, 29). Verse 15. - The sons of Simeon. The list corresponds exactly, both in the names and in the order, with that given in Genesis 46:10, but differs considerably from 1 Chronicles 4:24, and Numbers 26:12. In both the latter places Jemuel appears as Nemuel, and Zohar as Zerah, while Obad is omitted. In 1 Chronicles 4:24, Jachin appears as Jarib. It would seem that the family of Obad died out and disappeared soon after the Israelites quitted Egypt. The family of Shaul, on the other hand, increased and multiplied (1 Chronicles 4:25-27).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The sonsוּבְנֵ֣י (ū·ḇə·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Simeon [were] שִׁמְע֗וֹן (šim·‘ō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8095: Simeon -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe, also an Israelite with a foreign wife Jemuel, יְמוּאֵ֨ל (yə·mū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3223: Jemuel -- a son of Simeon Jamin, וְיָמִ֤ין (wə·yā·mîn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3226: Jamin -- three Israelites Ohad, וְאֹ֙הַד֙ (wə·’ō·haḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 161: Ohad -- an Israelite Jachin, וְיָכִ֣ין (wə·yā·ḵîn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3199: Jachin -- 'He will establish', an Israelite name Zohar, וְצֹ֔חַר (wə·ṣō·ḥar) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6714: Zohar -- a Hittite, also two Israelites and Shaul, וְשָׁא֖וּל (wə·šā·’ūl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of a Canaanite woman. הַֽכְּנַעֲנִ֑ית (hak·kə·na·‘ă·nîṯ) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3669: Canaanite -- inhabitant of Canaan These אֵ֖לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those were the clans מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת (miš·pə·ḥōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people of Simeon. שִׁמְעֽוֹן׃ (šim·‘ō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8095: Simeon -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe, also an Israelite with a foreign wife Links Exodus 6:15 NIVExodus 6:15 NLT Exodus 6:15 ESV Exodus 6:15 NASB Exodus 6:15 KJV Exodus 6:15 BibleApps.com Exodus 6:15 Biblia Paralela Exodus 6:15 Chinese Bible Exodus 6:15 French Bible Exodus 6:15 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 6:15 The sons of Simeon: Jemuel and Jamin (Exo. 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