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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/13.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/13.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />These are their names: from the tribe of Reuben, Shammua son of Zakkur;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />These were the tribes and the names of their leaders: Tribe Leader Reuben Shammua son of Zaccur<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And these were their names: From the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and these were their names: From the tribe of Reuben, Shammua son of Zaccur;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And these <i>were</i> their names: of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now these <i>were</i> their names: from the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />These then <i>were</i> their names: from the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />These then were their names: from the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />These then <i>were</i> their names: from the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />These then <i>were</i> their names: from the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />These were their names: from the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />These were their names: Shammua son of Zaccur from the tribe of Reuben;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />These were their names: Shammua son of Zaccur from the tribe of Reuben; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And these were their names: Of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And these were their names: of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />These are their names: Shammua, son of Zaccur, from the tribe of Reuben;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />These were their names: From Reuben's tribe, Zaccur's son Shammua; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and these were their names: From the tribe of Reuben, Shammua son of Zaccur;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now these were their names: from the tribe of Reuben, Shammua son of Zaccur;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />These were their names: Of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zakkur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And these were their names: Of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />These were their names: Of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and these [are] their names: for the tribe of Reuben, Shammua son of Zaccur;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and these their names: For the tribe of Reuben, Shammua son of Zaccur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And these their names: for the tribe of Reuben: Shammua, son of Zaccur.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of the tribe of Ruben, Sammua the son of Zechur. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 13:5> from the tribe of Ruben, Shammua the son of Zaccur;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />These were their names: from the tribe of Reuben, Shammua, son of Zaccur; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />These were their names: From the tribe of Reuben, Shammua son of Zaccur;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And these were their names: from the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And these are the names from the tribe of Rubil: Shamua son of Zakor.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And these were their names: of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And these <i>are</i> their names: of the tribe of Ruben, Samuel the son of Zachur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/13-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=4030" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/13.htm">The Spies Explore Canaan</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>So at the consent of the LORD, Moses sent them out from the Wilderness of Paran. All the men were leaders of the Israelites, <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: wə·’êl·leh (Conj-w:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">and these</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mō·w·ṯām (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">were their names:</a> <a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: lə·maṭ·ṭêh (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking.">From the tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/7205.htm" title="7205: rə·’ū·ḇên (N-proper-ms) -- From the imperative of ra'ah and ben; see ye a son; Reuben, a son of Jacob.">of Reuben,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8051.htm" title="8051: šam·mū·a‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Three Isr. From shamem; renowned; Shammua, the name of four Israelites.">Shammua</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2139.htm" title="2139: zak·kūr (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From zakar; mindful; Zakkur, the name of seven Israelites.">of Zaccur;</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>from the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat son of Hori;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/14-6.htm">Joshua 14:6-15</a></span><br />Then the sons of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, “You know what the LORD said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh-barnea about you and me. / I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought back to him an honest report. / Although my brothers who went with me made the hearts of the people melt with fear, I remained loyal to the LORD my God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-22.htm">Deuteronomy 1:22-25</a></span><br />Then all of you approached me and said, “Let us send men ahead of us to search out the land and bring us word of what route to follow and which cities to enter.” / The plan seemed good to me, so I selected twelve men from among you, one from each tribe. / They left and went up into the hill country, and came to the Valley of Eshcol and spied out the land. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/2-1.htm">Joshua 2:1-24</a></span><br />Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim, saying, “Go, inspect the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. / And it was reported to the king of Jericho: “Behold, some men of Israel have come here tonight to spy out the land.” / So the king of Jericho sent to Rahab and said, “Bring out the men who came to you and entered your house, for they have come to spy out the whole land.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/3-16.htm">Hebrews 3:16-19</a></span><br />For who were the ones who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt? / And with whom was God angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness? / And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/9-23.htm">Deuteronomy 9:23</a></span><br />And when the LORD sent you out from Kadesh-barnea, He said, “Go up and possess the land that I have given you.” But you rebelled against the command of the LORD your God. You neither believed Him nor obeyed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/14-1.htm">Joshua 14:1-5</a></span><br />Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, as distributed by Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel. / Their inheritance was assigned by lot for the nine and a half tribes, as the LORD had commanded through Moses. / For Moses had given the inheritance east of the Jordan to the other two and a half tribes. But he granted no inheritance among them to the Levites. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-5.htm">1 Corinthians 10:5-11</a></span><br />Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the wilderness. / These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did. / Do not be idolaters, as some of them were. As it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Deuteronomy 31:7-8</a></span><br />Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. / The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/15-13.htm">Joshua 15:13-19</a></span><br />According to the LORD’s command to him, Joshua gave Caleb son of Jephunneh a portion among the sons of Judah—Kiriath-arba, that is, Hebron. (Arba was the forefather of Anak.) / And Caleb drove out from there the three sons of Anak—the descendants of Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak. / From there he marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher). ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-1.htm">Hebrews 4:1-2</a></span><br />Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be deemed to have fallen short of it. / For we also received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, since they did not share the faith of those who comprehended it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-34.htm">Deuteronomy 1:34-36</a></span><br />When the LORD heard your words, He grew angry and swore an oath, saying, / “Not one of the men of this evil generation shall see the good land I swore to give your fathers, / except Caleb son of Jephunneh. He will see it, and I will give him and his descendants the land on which he has set foot, because he followed the LORD wholeheartedly.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/21-43.htm">Joshua 21:43-45</a></span><br />Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. / And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand. / Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel had failed; everything was fulfilled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/106-24.htm">Psalm 106:24-27</a></span><br />They despised the pleasant land; they did not believe His promise. / They grumbled in their tents and did not listen to the voice of the LORD. / So He raised His hand and swore to cast them down in the wilderness, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-45.htm">Acts 7:45</a></span><br />And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-14.htm">Deuteronomy 2:14-15</a></span><br />The time we spent traveling from Kadesh-barnea until we crossed over the Brook of Zered was thirty-eight years, until that entire generation of fighting men had perished from the camp, as the LORD had sworn to them. / Indeed, the LORD’s hand was against them, to eliminate them from the camp, until they had all perished.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And these were their names: of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/10-18.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-18.htm">Shammua</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-18.htm">Sham'mu-A</a> <a href="/numbers/13-2.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-13.htm">Zaccur</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/16-1.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-14.htm">Shammua</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-14.htm">Sham'mu-A</a> <a href="/numbers/17-3.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-26.htm">Zaccur</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/13-1.htm">The names of the men who were sent to search the land</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/13-17.htm">Their instructions</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/13-21.htm">Their acts</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/13-26.htm">Their relation</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>and these were their names:</b><br>This phrase introduces the list of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. Naming individuals in biblical texts often signifies the importance of their roles and the historical accuracy of the account. Names in the Bible frequently carry meanings that reflect the character or destiny of the person.<p><b>From the tribe of Reuben,</b><br>Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah. The tribe of Reuben held a significant position as the firstborn, though Reuben himself lost his birthright due to his transgression (<a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Genesis 49:3-4</a>). The tribe settled east of the Jordan River, an area known for its pastoral land, which aligns with their request to Moses for this territory (<a href="/numbers/32.htm">Numbers 32:1-5</a>).<p><b>Shammua son of Zaccur;</b><br>Shammua, whose name means "heard" or "hearing," was chosen to represent the tribe of Reuben. The mention of his father, Zaccur, follows the biblical tradition of identifying individuals through their lineage, emphasizing the importance of family heritage. Shammua's role as a spy was crucial, as he was tasked with assessing the Promised Land, a mission that would have significant implications for the future of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/shammua.htm">Shammua</a></b><br>He was the son of Zaccur and a representative from the tribe of Reuben. Shammua was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zaccur.htm">Zaccur</a></b><br>The father of Shammua, belonging to the tribe of Reuben. His name is mentioned to establish the lineage and tribal affiliation of Shammua.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_reuben.htm">Tribe of Reuben</a></b><br>This was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Reuben, the firstborn son of Jacob. The tribe played a significant role in the history of Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/canaan.htm">Canaan</a></b><br>The land that the Israelites were to explore and eventually conquer. It was described as a land flowing with milk and honey, representing God's promise to His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who sent the twelve spies, including Shammua, to scout the land of Canaan as instructed by God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_representation.htm">The Importance of Representation</a></b><br>Each tribe had a representative, highlighting the importance of communal involvement and responsibility in God's plans. Consider how you represent your community or family in spiritual matters.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_vs._fear.htm">Faith vs. Fear</a></b><br>The mission of the spies was a test of faith. Reflect on how fear can hinder us from seeing God's promises and how faith can empower us to overcome obstacles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a></b><br>Shammua's role reminds us that our actions and decisions can have lasting impacts on our community. Consider the legacy you are building through your faith and actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>The sending of the spies was in obedience to God's command. Reflect on the importance of following God's instructions, even when the path seems uncertain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a></b><br>Moses' leadership in sending the spies shows the importance of wise and godly leadership. Consider how you can support and pray for your leaders in their decision-making processes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/genesis_48__ephraim_manasseh_tribal_fit.htm">Genesis 48 - How does the inclusion of Ephraim and Manasseh as tribes align with the tribal lists elsewhere in the Bible, and does it create any contradictions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_was_obed-edom_blessed,_uzza_killed.htm">(1 Chronicles 13:13) Why is Obed-edom blessed for housing the Ark even though Uzza was killed for a seemingly minor infraction involving the same object?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_would_god_punish_ark_transport_errors.htm">In 1 Chronicles 15:13, David suggests God's anger struck them down for improper Ark transport--why would a just God enact such severe punishment over ritual details?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_on_anunnaki_and_nephilim.htm">What does the Bible say about Anunnaki and Nephilim?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">These were their names.</span> None of these names occur elsewhere, except those of Caleb and Joshua. The order of the tribes is the same as in ch. 1, except that Zebulun is separated from the other sons of Leah, and placed after Benjamin, while the two sons of Joseph are separated from one another. In verse 11 "the tribe of Joseph" is explained to be "the tribe of Manasseh;" elsewhere it is either common to both, or confined to Ephraim (see <a href="/revelation/7-8.htm">Revelation 7:8</a>, and cf. <a href="/ezekiel/37-16.htm">Ezekiel 37:16</a>). No spy was sent for the tribe of Levi, because it was now understood to have no territorial claims upon the land of promise, and to stand altogether by itself in relation to the national hopes and duties. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/13-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">and these</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֵ֖לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were their names:</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמוֹתָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(šə·mō·w·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">From the tribe</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמַטֵּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(lə·maṭ·ṭêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4294.htm">Strong's 4294: </a> </span><span class="str2">A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Reuben,</span><br /><span class="heb">רְאוּבֵ֔ן</span> <span class="translit">(rə·’ū·ḇên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7205.htm">Strong's 7205: </a> </span><span class="str2">Reuben -- 'behold a son!' oldest son of Jacob, also his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shammua</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁמּ֖וּעַ</span> <span class="translit">(šam·mū·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8051.htm">Strong's 8051: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shammua -- three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Zaccur;</span><br /><span class="heb">זַכּֽוּר׃</span> <span class="translit">(zak·kūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2139.htm">Strong's 2139: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zaccur -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/13-4.htm">Numbers 13:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/13-4.htm">Numbers 13:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/13-4.htm">Numbers 13:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/13-4.htm">Numbers 13:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/13-4.htm">Numbers 13:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/13-4.htm">Numbers 13:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/13-4.htm">Numbers 13:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/13-4.htm">Numbers 13:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/13-4.htm">Numbers 13:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/13-4.htm">Numbers 13:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/13-4.htm">OT Law: Numbers 13:4 These were their names: Of the tribe (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/13-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 13:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 13:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/13-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 13:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 13:5" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>