Genesis 46:10 The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman.

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New International Version
The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jakin, Zohar and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman.

New Living Translation
The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jakin, Zohar, and Shaul. (Shaul’s mother was a Canaanite woman.)

English Standard Version
The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman.

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman.

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.

New King James Version
The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman.

New American Standard Bible
And the sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman.

NASB 1995
The sons of Simeon: Jemuel and Jamin and Ohad and Jachin and Zohar and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman.

NASB 1977
And the sons of Simeon: Jemuel and Jamin and Ohad and Jachin and Zohar and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Simeon: Jemuel and Jamin and Ohad and Jachin and Zohar and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman.

Christian Standard Bible
Simeon’s sons: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Simeon’s sons: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman.

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.

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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The sons of [Simeon]were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jakin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman.

Good News Translation
Simeon and his sons: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman.

International Standard Version
Simeon's sons Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, who was the son of a Canaanite woman;

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman.

NET Bible
The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jakin, Zohar, and Shaul (the son of a Canaanite woman).

New Heart English Bible
And the sons of Simeon: Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jakin, and Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman.

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.

World English Bible
The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And sons of Simeon: Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul son of the Canaanite.

Young's Literal Translation
And sons of Simeon: Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul son of the Canaanitess.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Simeon: Jemuel and Jamin and Ohad and Jachin, and Zohar and Saul, son of the Canaanitess.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons of Simeon: Jamuel and Jamin and Ahod, and Jachin and Sohar, and Saul the son of a woman of Chanaan.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Simeon: Jemuel and Jamin and Ohad, and Jachin and Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman.

New American Bible
The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, son of a Canaanite woman.

New Revised Standard Version
The children of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohar, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Shemon: Yemuyel and Yamin and Ahar and Yakeen and Tsakhar and Shawal son of a Canaanitess.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And the sons of Simeon: Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and the sons of Symeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Aod, and Achin, and Saar, and Saul, the son of a Chananitish woman.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Those who Went to Egypt: The Children of Leah
…9The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. 10The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman. 11The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.…

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Cross References

Exodus 6:15
The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman. These were the clans of Simeon.

Numbers 26:12-13
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.

1 Chronicles 4:24
The descendants of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul.

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.

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. ...

Leviticus 10:1-2
Now Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense, and offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to His command. / So fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died in the presence of the LORD.

1 Chronicles 6:1-2
The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

1 Chronicles 6:16-17
The sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. / These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei.

1 Chronicles 6:19
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites listed according to their fathers:

1 Chronicles 6:28
The sons of Samuel: Joel his firstborn and Abijah his second son.

1 Chronicles 6:33
These are the men who served, together with their sons. From the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,

1 Chronicles 6:44-47
On the left were their kinsmen, the sons of Merari: Ethan the son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch, / the son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah, / the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer, ...

1 Chronicles 6:48-49
Their fellow Levites were assigned to every kind of service of the tabernacle, the house of God. / But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.

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.

Simeon.

Genesis 29:33
And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Because the LORD hath heard that I was hated, he hath therefore given me this son also: and she called his name Simeon.

Genesis 34:25,30
And it came to pass on the third day, when they were sore, that two of the sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, Dinah's brethren, took each man his sword, and came upon the city boldly, and slew all the males…

Genesis 49:5-7
Simeon and Levi are brethren; instruments of cruelty are in their habitations…

Jemuel.

1 Chronicles 4:24
The sons of Simeon were, Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul:

Canaanitish.

Genesis 28:1
And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, and said unto him, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan.

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Genesis 46

1. Jacob is comforted by God at Beersheba.
5. Thence he with his company goes into Egypt.
8. The number of his family that went into Egypt.
28. Joseph meets Jacob.
31. He instructs his brothers how to answer Pharaoh.

Berean Study Bible

The sons of Simeon
This phrase introduces the descendants of Simeon, the second son of Jacob and Leah. Simeon's lineage is significant in the context of the tribes of Israel. Historically, the tribe of Simeon was known for its fierce and sometimes violent nature, as seen in the account of Dinah in Genesis 34. The listing of Simeon's sons here underscores the continuity of God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob to make them a great nation. Each name represents a branch of the family tree that would contribute to the fulfillment of this divine promise.

Jemuel
The name Jemuel can be translated to mean "Day of God" or "God is Light." This name reflects the Hebrew tradition of naming children with meanings that convey spiritual truths or aspirations. In the context of Simeon's family, Jemuel's name may symbolize a hope for divine guidance and enlightenment, a reminder of God's presence and oversight in the lives of His people.

Jamin
Jamin means "Right Hand" or "South." In biblical symbolism, the right hand often represents strength, power, and favor. This name could imply a position of strength or a favored status within the family. It also reflects the geographical orientation of the tribes, as the tribe of Simeon was located in the southern part of the land of Israel.

Ohad
The name Ohad means "Unity" or "Powerful." This name may suggest a desire for cohesion and strength within the family or tribe. Unity was crucial for the survival and success of the Israelites, especially during their journey to Egypt and later in the Promised Land. Ohad's name serves as a reminder of the importance of solidarity among God's people.

Jachin
Jachin means "He Establishes" or "He Will Establish." This name is prophetic, pointing to God's role in establishing the nation of Israel. It reflects the belief that God is the one who sets the foundations and ensures the stability of His people. Jachin's name is a testament to the faith that God would fulfill His promises to the descendants of Jacob.

Zohar
Zohar means "Brightness" or "Splendor." This name conveys a sense of radiance and glory, perhaps reflecting the hope that Simeon's descendants would shine brightly among the nations. It is a reminder of the calling of Israel to be a light to the Gentiles, a theme that runs throughout the Old Testament.

Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman
Shaul's designation as the son of a Canaanite woman is noteworthy. It highlights the intermingling of the Israelites with the surrounding peoples, which was often discouraged due to the potential for idolatry and cultural assimilation. This detail serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by the Israelites in maintaining their distinct identity and faithfulness to God amidst a diverse and often hostile environment. It also foreshadows the complex relationships between Israel and the Canaanites throughout biblical history.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(10) Simeon has six sons, namely

Numbers 26:12-13. 1Chronicles 4:24.

Jemuel,

Nemuel,

Jamin,

Ohad, . . .

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 10. - And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, - "Day of El" (Gesenius, Murphy); in 1 Chronicles 4:24, Nemuel - and Jamin, - "Right Hand" (Gesenius, Murphy) - and Ohad, - "Joined together" (Gesenius, Murphy) - and Jachin, - "Whom God strengthens" (Gesenius), "He shall establish" (Murphy), or Jarib (1 Chronicles 4:24) - and Zohar, - "Whiteness" (Gesenius, Murphy); named Zerah (1 Chronicles 4:24) - and Shaul, - "Asked for" (Gesenius) - the son of a Canaanitish woman. The wives of the other sons, except Judah, were probably from Mesopotamia.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

The sons
וּבְנֵ֣י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Simeon:
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,
יְמוּאֵ֧ל (yə·mū·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3223: Jemuel -- a son of Simeon

Jamin,
וְיָמִ֛ין (wə·yā·mîn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3226: Jamin -- three Israelites

Ohad,
וְאֹ֖הַד (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,
וְצֹ֑חַר (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.
הַֽכְּנַעֲנִֽית׃ (hak·kə·na·‘ă·nîṯ)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3669: Canaanite -- inhabitant of Canaan

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