Numbers 13:4These were their names: Of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur.
The setting
Kadesh-barnea, southern Israel, ~1444 BC. Moses assembles twelve tribal leaders for reconnaissance mission into Canaan...
The emotion here: meticulous reverence recording sacred history
The original word
nasi (נָשִׂיא) — lifted up one, prince or leader chosen to represent the tribe
Why it matters
Shammua means 'heard' - his name reflected his parents' belief God heard their prayers
Read with care
What most readers miss in Numbers 13:4
This isn't just a roster - these men were specifically chosen as tribal representatives
Common misconceptionPeople skip genealogies as boring lists, but each name represents a family chosen by God with specific meaning and purpose in His plan.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Numbers 13:4
Bible Genome reading
Numbers 13:4 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Numbers 13:4 comes from the book of Numbers, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include genealogy, tribal identity. Notable phrases: Shammua the son of Zaccur.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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