Numbers 13:4

Translations

Modern

…and these were their names: From the tribe of Reuben, Shammua son of Zaccur;

Traditional

And these were their names: of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur.

Literal

And these were their names: From the tribe of Reuben, Shammua son of Zaccur.

Latin

De tribu Ruben, Sammua filium Zechur.

Interlinear

Hebrew

English

…and these were their names: From the tribe of Reuben, Shammua son of Zaccur;

Notes

Numbers 13:1–16

Moses chose a leader from each tribe to explore the land God promised to the Hebrews. The tribes listed are from chapter 1, but the order is different. Caleb and Joshua later prove to be men of faith (14:30).

Numbers 13:1–14:45

Twelve spies explored the fertile land of Canaan and found strong enemies defending it. Earlier chapters show Israel's disobedience, hinting at future failures. The Israelites did not have the obedience, courage, or faith to capture the land. So, the Lord made them spend 40 years in the Wilderness of Sinai. That generation did not receive their inheritance in the promised land.

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