The Shimronites are a group of people descended from Shimron, one of the sons of Issachar, who was a son of Jacob and Leah. The name "Shimron" is mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribes of Israel, specifically in the context of the descendants of Issachar. The Shimronites are thus part of the larger tribal confederation of Issachar, one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Biblical References:

1. Genesis 46:13 · The first mention of Shimron is found in the genealogical listing of Jacob's descendants who went to Egypt. "The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puvah, Job, and Shimron."

2. Numbers 26:23-24 · During the census taken in the wilderness, the descendants of Issachar are enumerated, and the Shimronites are specifically mentioned: "These were the descendants of Issachar by their clans: The Tolaite clan from Tola, the Puite clan from Puvah, the Jashubite clan from Jashub, the Shimronite clan from Shimron."

3. 1 Chronicles 7:1 · The genealogies in Chronicles also list Shimron as one of the sons of Issachar: "The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four in all."

Historical and Cultural Context:

The tribe of Issachar, to which the Shimronites belonged, was known for its wisdom and understanding of the times, as noted in 1 Chronicles 12:32: "From the sons of Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do, 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command." This characteristic may have extended to the Shimronites as part of the tribe.

The land allotted to the tribe of Issachar, including the Shimronites, was located in the fertile region of the Jezreel Valley, which was known for its agricultural productivity. This area was strategically important and often contested due to its rich resources and central location in the land of Canaan.

Role in Israelite Society:

As part of the tribe of Issachar, the Shimronites would have participated in the communal and religious life of Israel. The tribe of Issachar was one of the tribes that supported King David, as indicated in the biblical narrative, and they played a role in the united monarchy of Israel.

The Shimronites, like other clans within the tribes of Israel, would have been involved in the agricultural activities that sustained the nation. Their presence in the genealogical records underscores the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israelite society.

Theological Significance:

The inclusion of the Shimronites in the biblical genealogies highlights the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs regarding the multiplication and establishment of their descendants. The Shimronites, as part of the tribe of Issachar, contribute to the broader narrative of God's covenant faithfulness to Israel.

In summary, the Shimronites are a clan within the tribe of Issachar, noted in the genealogical records of the Old Testament. Their mention in Scripture serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of the tribes of Israel and their role in the unfolding account of God's people.8117. Shimroni -- descendant of Shimron
... descendant of Shimron. Transliteration: Shimroni Phonetic Spelling: (shim-ro-nee')
Short Definition: Shimronites. ... of Shimron NASB Word Usage Shimronites (1). ...
/hebrew/8117.htm - 6kShimronites (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Shimronites (1 Occurrence). Numbers 26:24 of Jashub, the
family of the Jashubites; of Shimron, the family of the Shimronites. ...
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Shimronite (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Shimronite (1 Occurrence). Numbers 26:24 of Jashub, the
family of the Jashubites; of Shimron, the family of the Shimronites. ...
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Shimron (6 Occurrences)
... shim'-ron (shimron, "watch"): The 4th son of Issachar (Genesis 46:13 Numbers
26:24 1 Chronicles 7:1), and ancestor of the Shimronites (Numbers 26:24). ...
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Shim'ronites (1 Occurrence)
Shim'ronites. Shimronites, Shim'ronites. Shimronmeron . ... Numbers 26:24 of Jashub,
the family of the Jashubites; of Shimron, the family of the Shimronites. ...
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Jashubite (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Jashubite (1 Occurrence). Numbers 26:24 of Jashub, the
family of the Jashubites; of Shimron, the family of the Shimronites. ...
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Jash'ubites (1 Occurrence)
... Jash'ubites (1 Occurrence). Numbers 26:24 of Jashub, the family of the Jashubites;
of Shimron, the family of the Shimronites. (See RSV). ...
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Jashub (5 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Numbers 26:24 of Jashub, the family of the Jashubites; of Shimron, the
family of the Shimronites. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Jashubites (1 Occurrence)
... Jashubites (1 Occurrence). Numbers 26:24 of Jashub, the family of the Jashubites;
of Shimron, the family of the Shimronites. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS). ...
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Clan (96 Occurrences)
... Punites; (See NIV). Numbers 26:24 of Jashub, the family of the Jashubites; of
Shimron, the family of the Shimronites. (See NIV). Numbers 26 ...
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