Numbers 26:14 Meaning and Explanation
“These are the families of the Simeonites, twenty and two thousand and two hundred.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Simeon's total is 22,200 men, showing dramatic decline from the first census.
The Context of Numbers 26:14
Simeon shows the most significant population decrease of any tribe.
What Does Numbers 26:14 Mean?
Simeon's numbers dropped drastically from 59,300 (at Sinai) to 22,200—the steepest decline of any tribe. This reflects either heavier losses through plague and judgment or a historical memory of the tribe's diminishment over the forty years.
The decline may relate to Simeon's later marginalization in Israel's territorial inheritance, suggesting a connection between the tribe's weakness and its diminished holdings.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 26:14
What does Numbers 26:14 mean?
Simeon's total is 22,200 men, showing dramatic decline from the first census.
What is the context of Numbers 26:14?
Simeon shows the most significant population decrease of any tribe.