Lexical Summary Shimroni: Shimronite Original Word: שׁמְרֹנִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shimronites Patronymically from Shimrown; a Shimronite (collectively) or descendants of Shimron -- Shimronites. see HEBREW Shimrown NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Shimron Definition desc. of Shimron NASB Translation Shimronites (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שִׁמְוֺנִי adjective, of a people of foregoing; with article as collective noun ׳הַשּׁ Numbers 26:24. Topical Lexicon Overview Strong’s Hebrew 8117 designates the “Shimronites,” the clan that descended from Shimron, one of the four sons of Issachar. Though mentioned only once by name, the family stands as a representative of the many sub-tribal groupings that made up the covenant nation and shared in its inheritance, obligations, and blessings. Biblical Occurrence Numbers 26:24: “from Jashub came the family of the Jashubites, and from Shimron came the family of the Shimronites.” Genealogical Context within Issachar Genesis 46:13 lists Shimron among the patriarch Jacob’s grandsons who entered Egypt, showing that the clan’s beginnings lie within the original seventy souls of Israel. 1 Chronicles 7:1 repeats the roster, underscoring the continuity of the family from the patriarchal era into the monarchy. Census and Military Significance Both wilderness censuses counted the men of Issachar for service (Numbers 1:28-29; Numbers 26:23-25). Although the second census does not provide clan-specific totals, the larger tribe numbered 64,300 fighting men. The Shimronites, therefore, contributed to Israel’s military readiness on the eve of entering Canaan, illustrating the principle that every family had a share in the nation’s defense. Territorial Allotment Joshua 19:17-23 records Issachar’s allotment in the fertile Jezreel Valley and its environs. While clans are not listed individually, land was divided “according to their families,” ensuring the Shimronites received a distinct inheritance. This property would anchor the clan socially, economically, and spiritually for generations. Historical Footprint The tribe of Issachar played notable roles in later narratives: Although Scripture records no separate exploits of the Shimronites, their presence in these wider tribal actions shows how even lesser-known families advanced God’s purposes in Israel’s national life. Theological Observations 1. Covenant Inclusion: The single mention of the Shimronites amid census data affirms that the Lord counts and values every covenant member (compare Isaiah 43:1). Ministry Applications • Local churches can draw encouragement from the Shimronites’ obscurity: unnamed yet indispensable, they illustrate how God records and rewards the faithfulness of every member. Conclusion Though mentioned but once, the Shimronites embody the biblical truth that no family in the household of faith is insignificant. Their quiet faithfulness, embedded in the greater narrative of Issachar and Israel, calls modern readers to steadfast service, confident that the LORD remembers every name written in His book. Forms and Transliterations הַשִּׁמְרֹנִֽי׃ השמרני׃ haš·šim·rō·nî hashshimroNi haššimrōnîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 26:24 HEB: לְשִׁמְרֹ֕ן מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת הַשִּׁמְרֹנִֽי׃ NAS: the family of the Shimronites. KJV: the family of the Shimronites. INT: of Shimron the family of the Shimronites 1 Occurrence |
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