Numbers 13:5Of the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori.
The setting
Kadesh-barnea, southern Israel, ~1444 BC. Each tribe sends their chosen leader, including Simeon's representative Shaphat...
The emotion here: careful documentation of each tribe's dignity
The original word
Shaphat (שָׁפָט) — he has judged, meaning God acts as judge and vindicator
Why it matters
Simeon was the second smallest tribe and would later be absorbed into Judah's territory
Read with care
What most readers miss in Numbers 13:5
Simeon was already declining as a tribe due to Jacob's curse, yet still included in this mission
Common misconceptionPeople assume all twelve tribes were equal in importance, but Simeon was already marginalized and would eventually disappear as a distinct tribe.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Numbers 13:5
Bible Genome reading
Numbers 13:5 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Numbers 13:5 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: Shaphat the son of Hori.
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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