What is the meaning of Exodus 6:15? The sons of Simeon were Exodus 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). |
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