1 Chronicles 4:27 Meaning and Explanation
“And Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters; but his brethren had not many children, neither did all their family multiply, like to the children of Judah.”
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Read Full Chapter →Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters, but his relatives had few children, so the tribe did not multiply like Judah.
What Does 1 Chronicles 4:27 Mean?
The chronicler notes that while Shimei's household was large, the tribe of Simeon as a whole did not grow as Judah did. This candid observation reflects Simeon's diminished standing among the tribes.
Numbers are not the measure of belonging to God. Though Simeon was small and scattered, the Lord still named and kept them, a reminder that He treasures His own apart from their strength or size, and that the smallest are not forgotten.
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What does 1 Chronicles 4:27 mean?
Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters, but his relatives had few children, so the tribe did not multiply like Judah.