Numbers 26:24of Jashub, the family of the Jashubites; of Shimron, the family of the Shimronites.
The setting
Plains of Moab, Jordan River valley, ~1406 BC. Final census before crossing Jordan into Canaan. Modern-day Jordan.
The emotion here: solemn duty preserving each family's place in God's plan
The original word
shem (שֵׁם) — name carrying reputation, character, and family identity through generations
Why it matters
Shimron was likely named after a city that his descendants would later inhabit
Read with care
What most readers miss in Numbers 26:24
Jashub means 'he returns' - possibly named during the brothers' return from Egypt for grain
Common misconceptionPeople think these name lists prove the Bible is dry and irrelevant, but they actually show God cares about ordinary families and remembers every person who ever lived.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Numbers 26:24
Bible Genome reading
Numbers 26:24 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Numbers 26:24 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 30% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include genealogy, tribal identity. Notable phrases: family of the Jashubites.
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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