Numbers 26:15

Key Reflection

This verse from Numbers 26:15 details the population count of the Simeonite tribe, listing it as twenty-two thousand two hundred individuals. In the broader context of the book of Numbers, which focuses on the census taken by Moses to assess the readiness and manpower of the Israelites for their journey into Canaan, this specific number highlights the demographic distribution among the tribes. The precise enumeration reflects both administrative detail and theological significance, emphasizing God’s oversight over each tribe's population as they prepared for their historical mission.