These were the clans descended from the sons of Simeon: The Jemuelite clan, named after their ancestor Jemuel. The Jaminite clan, named after their ancestor Jamin. The Jakinite clan, named after their ancestor Jakin.

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John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Ver. 12-14. The sons of Simeon, after their families
This tribe was next numbered, not only because Simeon was next …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Moses did not number the people except when God commanded him. Here, the families are registered, as well as the tribes. The total was nearly the s…