Exodus 6:15
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Read Full Chapter →The sons of Simeon are listed, noting that Shaul's mother was a Canaanite woman.
Context
Simeon, Jacob's second son, produced six sons, whose names and genealogical divisions are recorded. The specific note that Shaul's mother was 'a Canaanitish woman' stands out as an unusual detail, indicating that even in Egypt, the Israelites had intermarried with foreign peoples.
What Does Exodus 6:15 Mean?
Simeon, Jacob's second son, produced six sons, whose names and genealogical divisions are recorded. The specific note that Shaul's mother was 'a Canaanitish woman' stands out as an unusual detail, indicating that even in Egypt, the Israelites had intermarried with foreign peoples.
This genealogy continues the pattern of establishing tribal and family identity. The mention of Shaul's mixed parentage indicates both the diversity within Israel and the reality that ethnic boundaries were permeable even before the exodus. The listing preserves tribal memory essential to understanding Israel's composition as it approaches liberation.