The sons of Simeon were, Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul:

1 CHRONICLES 4:24KJV
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1 Chronicles 4:24 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 4:24 mean?

1 Chronicles 4:24 lists the sons of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul. This verse records the family line of Simeon, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, as part of a larger genealogy.

The writer of 1 Chronicles is compiling the genealogies of Israel’s tribes for the returned exiles, showing their heritage and place within the nation. This verse specifically focuses on Simeon’s descendants, providing names that connect the tribe’s past to the present community.

Why 1 Chronicles 4:24 matters

  • This verse helps clarify the lineage of the tribe of Simeon, which can sometimes be confusing due to variations in names across different Old Testament lists.
  • By including Simeon’s sons, the Chronicler affirms the tribe’s continued role and identity within Israel, even though Simeon was one of the smaller and less prominent tribes.
  • The verse connects to the broader theme of Chronicles, which is to establish the roots and legitimacy of Israel’s families after the exile.

Where else these words appear

“Nemuel” Hebrew H5241 · used in 3 verses

  • Numbers 26:9 And the sons of Eliab; Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram. This is that Dathan and Abiram, which were famous in the congregation, who strove against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah, when they strove against the LORD:
  • Numbers 26:12 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:

“Jarib” Hebrew H3402 · used in 3 verses

  • Ezra 8:16 Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, chief men; also for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, men of understanding.
  • Ezra 10:18 And among the sons of the priests there were found that had taken strange wives: namely, of the sons of Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren; Maaseiah, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gedaliah.

“Jamin” Hebrew H3226 · used in 6 verses

  • 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.
  • Exodus 6:15 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.
  • 1 Chronicles 2:27 And the sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel were, Maaz, and Jamin, and Eker.

“Zerah” Hebrew H2226 · used in 21 verses

  • Genesis 36:13 And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
  • Numbers 26:20 And the sons of Judah after their families were; of Shelah, the family of the Shelanites: of Pharez, the family of the Pharzites: of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites.
  • 1 Chronicles 2:4 And Tamar his daughter in law bare him Pharez and Zerah. All the sons of Judah were five.