Numbers 34:20Of the tribe of the children of Simeon, Shemuel the son of Ammihud.
The setting
Wilderness of Moab, ~1406 BC. God names Shemuel from the tribe of Simeon, a tribe that would receive the smallest inheritance within Judah's territory, modern southern Israel.
The emotion here: faithfully recording each tribal appointment despite knowing Simeon's troubled history
The original word
Shemuel (שְׁמוּאֵל) — heard of God, the same name as the prophet Samuel
Why it matters
Simeon's territory was entirely enclosed within Judah's land, making them the only tribe without independent borders
Read with care
What most readers miss in Numbers 34:20
Simeon gets mentioned second, but they'll actually receive the smallest inheritance of all tribes
Common misconceptionPeople assume all 12 tribes were equal, but Simeon was actually being disciplined - they got the smallest territory and were eventually absorbed into Judah.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Numbers 34:20
Bible Genome reading
Numbers 34:20 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Numbers 34:20 comes from the book of Numbers, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include leadership, identity, heritage. Notable phrases: tribe of Simeon; Shemuel the son of Ammihud.
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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