Shemuel son of Ammihud from the tribe of Simeon; from the tribe of the sons of SimeonThis phrase identifies the tribal affiliation of Shemuel, linking him to Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Simeon is named after the second son of Jacob and Leah. Historically, the tribe of Simeon was known for its close association with the tribe of Judah, often sharing territory. The Hebrew root for Simeon, "Shimon," means "to hear" or "to be heard," reflecting Leah's declaration in Genesis 29:33 that the Lord heard she was unloved. This connection emphasizes the importance of listening to God's word and being attentive to His commands, a theme that resonates throughout the Scriptures. Shemuel
Shemuel, the individual named here, is tasked with a significant role in the division of the Promised Land. His name in Hebrew, "Shemuel," means "heard of God" or "name of God," which underscores the divine calling and responsibility placed upon him. The name itself is a reminder of the importance of being attuned to God's voice and the privilege of being chosen for His purposes. In the broader biblical narrative, names often reflect character or destiny, and Shemuel's name suggests a life marked by divine interaction and purpose. son of Ammihud
The mention of Shemuel as the "son of Ammihud" provides a genealogical link, grounding him in a specific family lineage. "Ammihud" means "my kinsman is majesty" or "people of glory," indicating a heritage of honor and distinction. This lineage emphasizes the continuity of God's promises through generations, highlighting the importance of family and heritage in the fulfillment of God's covenant. In the biblical context, genealogies serve to connect individuals to the larger account of God's people, reminding readers of the faithfulness of God across time. Persons / Places / Events 1. SimeonOne of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Simeon, the second son of Jacob and Leah. The tribe of Simeon was allocated land within the territory of Judah. 2. ShemuelA leader from the tribe of Simeon, chosen to help divide the land of Canaan among the Israelites. His name means "heard of God" in Hebrew, indicating a person who is attentive to God's voice. 3. AmmihudThe father of Shemuel. His name means "people of glory" or "my kinsman is majesty," suggesting a noble lineage. 4. CanaanThe Promised Land that God pledged to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The division of this land among the tribes of Israel is a significant event in their history. 5. Land DivisionThe allocation of the land of Canaan among the tribes of Israel, as commanded by God, was a crucial step in establishing the nation of Israel in the Promised Land. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in LeadershipGod appoints leaders for specific tasks, as seen with Shemuel. We should trust in God's sovereignty in choosing leaders for His purposes. The Importance of HeritageUnderstanding our spiritual heritage can provide insight into our identity and purpose, just as the Israelites' tribal identities were significant in their history. Faithfulness in Assigned RolesShemuel's role in dividing the land reminds us to be faithful in the tasks God assigns us, no matter how large or small they may seem. Unity in DiversityThe division of land among the tribes highlights the importance of unity within diversity. Each tribe had a unique role, yet they were all part of God's chosen people. Listening to GodThe name Shemuel, meaning "heard of God," encourages us to be attentive to God's voice in our lives, seeking His guidance in all decisions. Bible Study Questions 1. What can we learn from the role of Shemuel in the division of the land, and how can we apply this to our roles in the church or community today? 2. How does the prophecy about Simeon in Genesis 49 relate to the tribe's later history and their inheritance in Canaan? 3. In what ways does understanding our spiritual heritage help us in our walk with God? 4. How can we ensure that we are listening to God's voice in our daily lives, as Shemuel's name suggests? 5. What lessons can we draw from the unity and diversity of the tribes of Israel that can be applied to the modern church? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 49:5-7This passage provides background on the tribe of Simeon, highlighting Jacob's prophecy about Simeon and Levi. It sets the stage for understanding the tribe's later history and challenges. Joshua 19:1-9Describes the specific inheritance of the tribe of Simeon within the territory of Judah, fulfilling the division of land mentioned in Numbers 34. 1 Chronicles 4:24-43Chronicles the descendants of Simeon, providing additional context and history for the tribe. People Addar, Ahihud, Ammihud, Asher, Azzan, Benjamin, Bukki, Caleb, Chislon, Dan, Eleazar, Elidad, Elizaphan, Enan, Gad, Hanniel, Israelites, Issachar, Jephunneh, Jogli, Joseph, Joshua, Kemuel, Manasseh, Moses, Naphtali, Nun, Paltiel, Parnach, Pedahel, Phaltiel, Reuben, Samuel, Shelomi, Shemuel, Shiphtan, Simeon, ZebulunPlaces Ain, Akrabbim, Brook of Egypt, Canaan, Edom, Great Sea, Hazar-addar, Hazar-enan, Jordan River, Kadesh-barnea, Lebo-hamath, Mount Hor, Plains of Moab, Riblah, Salt Sea, Sea of Chinnereth, Shepham, Zedad, Zin, ZiphronTopics Aminihud, Ammihud, Ammi'hud, Samuel, Shemuel, Shemu'el, Simeon, Sons, TribeDictionary of Bible Themes Numbers 34:17-29 4208 land, divine responsibility Library The Talmudic Girdle of the Land under the Second Temple, Taken Out of the Jerusalem Sheviith, Fol. 36 3
What all these things mean, I cannot so much as conjecture; yea, nor can I scarce conjecture, what the meaning is of some of them. Neither is there any Oedipus at hand, nor Sphinx herself, to explain and unriddle them. The Talmudists are silent from making any comments here, nor have we the advantage of any other commentator. We must, therefore, act here according to the uncertain instruction of nods and winks; and that either by saying nothing, or by mere conjecture, since that the mind of the authors …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and HebraicaThe Northern Coasts of Galilee. Amanah. The Mountain of Snow.
This coast is described by Moses, Numbers 34:7: "From the Great Sea to mount Hor: from mount Hor to the entrance of Hamath," &c. Mount Hor, in the Jewish writers, is Amanah; mention of which occurs, Canticles 4:8, where R. Solomon thus: "Amanah is a mount in the northern coast of the land of Israel, which in the Talmudical language is called, The mountainous plain of Amanon; the same with mount Hor." In the Jerusalem Targum, for mount 'Hor' is the mount Manus: but the Targum of Jonathan renders it …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica What is to be Said of the Sea of Apamia.
'The sea of Apamia' is reckoned the seventh among those seas that compass the land of Israel; which word hath a sound so near akin to the word Pamias, by which name the Rabbins point out the fountains of Jordan,--that the mention of that word cannot but excite the memory of this, yea, almost persuade that both design one and the same place: and that the sea Apamia was nothing else but some great collection of waters at the very springs of Jordan. This also might moreover be added to strengthen that …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Pamias. Paneas, the Spring of Jordan.
The maps assign a double spring of Jordan; but by what right it scarce appears; much less does it appear by what right they should call this Jor,--and that Dan. There is indeed mention in Josephus of little Jordan and great Jordan. Hence, as it seems, was the first original of the double spring in the maps, and of a double river at those first springs. For thus Josephus; "There are fountains (in Daphne) which send little Jordan, as it is called, into the great." He treats, in the text cited, of the …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica The Lake of Gennesaret; Or, the Sea of Galilee and Tiberias.
Jordan is measured at one hundred and twenty furlongs, from the lake of Samochonitis to that of Gennesaret. That lake, in the Old Testament, is 'The sea of Chinnereth,' Numbers 34:11, &c. In the Targumists, 'The sea of Genesar'; sometimes, 'of Genesor'; sometimes, 'of Ginosar': it is the same also in the Talmudists, but most frequently 'The sea of Tiberiah.' Both names are used by the evangelists; 'the lake of Gennesaret,' Luke 5:1; 'the sea of Tiberias,' John 21:1; and 'the sea of Galilee,' John …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Subterraneous Places. Mines. Caves.
Thus having taken some notice of the superficies of the land, let us a little search into its bowels. You may divide the subterraneous country into three parts: the metal mines, the caves, and the places of burial. This land was eminently noted for metal mines, so that "its stones," in very many places, "were iron, and out of its hills was digged brass," Deuteronomy 8:9. From these gain accrued to the Jews: but to the Christians, not seldom slavery and misery; being frequently condemned hither by …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Arbel. Shezor. Tarnegola the Upper.
"Arbel a city of Galilee."--There is mention of it in Hosea 10:14. But there are authors which do very differently interpret that place, viz. the Chaldee paraphrast, R. Solomon, Kimchi: consult them. It was between Zippor and Tiberias. Hence Nittai the Arbelite, who was president with Josua Ben Perahiah. The valley of Arbel is mentioned by the Talmudists. So also "The Arbelite Bushel." "Near Zephath in Upper Galilee was a town named Shezor, whence was R. Simeon Shezori: there he was buried. There …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica The Coast of the Asphaltites, the Essenes. En-Gedi.
"On the western shore" (of the Asphaltites) "dwell the Essenes; whom persons, guilty of any crimes, fly from on every side. A nation it is that lives alone, and of all other nations in the whole world, most to be admired; they are without any woman; all lust banished, &c. Below these, was the town Engadda, the next to Jerusalem for fruitfulness, and groves of palm-trees, now another burying-place. From thence stands Massada, a castle in a rock, and this castle not far from the Asphaltites." Solinus, …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Jesus Calls Four Fishermen to Follow Him.
(Sea of Galilee, Near Capernaum.) ^A Matt. IV. 18-22; ^B Mark I. 16-20; ^C Luke V. 1-11. ^a 18 And walking ^b 16 And passing along by the sea of Galilee [This lake is a pear-shaped body of water, about twelve and a half miles long and about seven miles across at its widest place. It is 682 feet below sea level; its waters are fresh, clear and abounding in fish, and it is surrounded by hills and mountains, which rise from 600 to 1,000 feet above it. Its greatest depth is about 165 feet], he [Jesus] …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Kadesh. Rekam, and that Double. Inquiry is Made, Whether the Doubling it in the Maps is Well Done.
The readers of the eastern interpreters will observe, that Kadesh is rendered by all Rekam, or in a sound very near it. In the Chaldee, it is 'Rekam': in the Syriac, 'Rekem': in the Arabic, 'Rakim'... There are two places noted by the name Rekam in the very bounds of the land,--to wit, the southern and eastern: that is, a double Kadesh. I. Of Kadesh, or Rekam, in the south part, there is no doubt. II. Of it, in the eastern part, there is this mention: "From Rekam to the east, and Rekam is as the …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Numbers
Like the last part of Exodus, and the whole of Leviticus, the first part of Numbers, i.-x. 28--so called,[1] rather inappropriately, from the census in i., iii., (iv.), xxvi.--is unmistakably priestly in its interests and language. Beginning with a census of the men of war (i.) and the order of the camp (ii.), it devotes specific attention to the Levites, their numbers and duties (iii., iv.). Then follow laws for the exclusion of the unclean, v. 1-4, for determining the manner and amount of restitution …
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