Who was Shimron?

Descendant of Abraham.

The story of Shimron

Shimron - 

Shimron was a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Numbers. He was the son…
Shimron - Shimron was a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Numbers. He was the son…

Shimron was a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Numbers. He was the son of Simeon and the grandson of Jacob. He was the brother of Ishmael, Zimri, and Jamin. Shimron is best known for being one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. He was one of the two spies who reported back to Moses with a negative report, saying that the land was too difficult to conquer. This led to the Israelites being punished by God and wandering in the wilderness for forty years. Shimron is also known for being the ancestor of the Shimronites, a tribe of Israelites. He is remembered for his faithfulness to God and his willingness to obey God's commands, even when it was difficult.

Name meaning

The name "Shimron" has Hebrew origins and is found in the Bible. In Hebrew, Shimron (שִׁמְרוֹן) is derived from a root that means "to watch" or "to guard." In the biblical context, Shimron is one of the sons of Issachar, a patriarch of one of the tribes of Israel, and the name is also associated with a city of the same name. As with many biblical names, it carries historical and cultural significance within the Judeo-Christian tradition.

Name origin

Hebrew

First mention

Genesis 46:13

Appearances in the Bible

6 mentions

Family

Relatives of Shimron

Shimron in the Bible

Explore all 6 chapters where Shimron appears

Genesis

Chapter 46

Jacob and His Family Move to Egypt

Jacob and his family move to Egypt and settle in the land of Goshen.

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Numbers

Chapter 26

The Census of the Israelites

A second census is taken of the Israelites and the land is apportioned among the tribes.

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Joshua

Chapter 11

Northern Kings Defeated

Joshua conquers the northern part of Canaan and divides the land among the Israelite tribes.

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Joshua

Chapter 12

List of Conquered Kings

Joshua lists the kings of the land that the Israelites have defeated.

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Joshua

Chapter 19

Tribal Allotments Complete

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribe of Simeon.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 7

Genealogy of the Tribes of Israel

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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