Numbers 13:5
New International Version
from the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat son of Hori;

New Living Translation
Simeon Shaphat son of Hori

English Standard Version
from the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori;

Berean Standard Bible
from the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat son of Hori;

King James Bible
Of the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori.

New King James Version
from the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori;

New American Standard Bible
from the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori;

NASB 1995
from the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori;

NASB 1977
from the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori;

Legacy Standard Bible
from the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori;

Amplified Bible
from the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori;

Christian Standard Bible
Shaphat son of Hori from the tribe of Simeon;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Shaphat son of Hori from the tribe of Simeon;

American Standard Version
Of the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori.

English Revised Version
Of the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Shaphat, son of Hori, from the tribe of Simeon;

International Standard Version
From Simeon's tribe, Hori's son Shaphat;

Majority Standard Bible
from the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat son of Hori;

NET Bible
from the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat son of Hori;

New Heart English Bible
Of the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori.

Webster's Bible Translation
Of the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori.

World English Bible
Of the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat son of Hori;

Young's Literal Translation
For the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat son of Hori.

Smith's Literal Translation
For the tribe of Simeon: Shaphat, son of Hori.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of the tribe of Simeon, Saphat the son of Hurl.

Catholic Public Domain Version
from the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori;

New American Bible
from the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat, son of Hori;

New Revised Standard Version
from the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat son of Hori;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
From the tribe of Simeon, Shaft the son of Hadi.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
From the tribe of Shemon: Shaphat son of Khadi.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Of the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Of the tribe of Symeon, Saphat the son of Suri.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Spies Explore Canaan
4and these were their names: From the tribe of Reuben, Shammua son of Zaccur; 5from the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat son of Hori; 6from the tribe of Judah, Caleb son of Jephunneh;…

Cross References
Joshua 19:24-31
The fifth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Asher: / Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph, / Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the border touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath, ...

1 Chronicles 7:30-32
The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. / The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith. / Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and of their sister Shua.

Genesis 49:13
Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.

Deuteronomy 33:18-19
Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”

Joshua 21:31
Helkath, and Rehob—four cities, together with their pasturelands.

Judges 5:17
Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger by the ships? Asher stayed at the coast and remained in his harbors.

1 Kings 4:15
Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon);

Isaiah 9:1
Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:

Matthew 4:13-15
Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—

Mark 3:13-19
Then Jesus went up on the mountain and called for those He wanted, and they came to Him. / He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach, / and to have authority to drive out demons. ...

Luke 6:12-16
In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God. / When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles: / Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; ...

John 1:43-51
The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.” / Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. / Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” ...

Acts 1:13
When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.

Revelation 7:5-8
From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000, / from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000, / from the tribe of Simeon 12,000, from the tribe of Levi 12,000, from the tribe of Issachar 12,000, ...

Genesis 30:9-13
When Leah saw that she had stopped having children, she gave her servant Zilpah to Jacob as a wife. / And Leah’s servant Zilpah bore Jacob a son. / Then Leah said, “How fortunate!” So she named him Gad. ...


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from the tribe of Simeon
The tribe of Simeon is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, named after Simeon, the second son of Jacob and Leah. In Hebrew, "Simeon" means "to hear" or "to be heard," reflecting Leah's hope that God had heard her plight. Historically, the tribe of Simeon was known for its fierce warriors and was initially settled in the southern part of the Promised Land, within the territory of Judah. This phrase reminds us of the interconnectedness of the tribes and their shared heritage, emphasizing the unity and diversity within the people of God.

Shaphat
The name "Shaphat" in Hebrew means "he has judged" or "judge." This name reflects a common theme in the Bible, where names often signify a person's character or destiny. Shaphat, as one of the twelve spies sent to explore Canaan, represents the role of discernment and judgment in the life of faith. His inclusion in this mission underscores the importance of wise and godly leadership in assessing and responding to the challenges faced by God's people.

son of Hori
The designation "son of Hori" provides a genealogical link, situating Shaphat within a specific family lineage. "Hori" may mean "cave dweller" or "free," suggesting a heritage that is both humble and liberated. This phrase highlights the significance of family and ancestry in the biblical narrative, reminding us that each individual is part of a larger story. It also points to the importance of legacy and the transmission of faith and values from one generation to the next.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
from the tribe
לְמַטֵּ֣ה (lə·maṭ·ṭêh)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Simeon,
שִׁמְע֔וֹן (šim·‘ō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8095: Simeon -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe, also an Israelite with a foreign wife

Shaphat
שָׁפָ֖ט (šā·p̄āṭ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8202: Shaphat -- 'he has judged', five Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Hori;
חוֹרִֽי׃ (ḥō·w·rî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2753: Chori


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