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Numbers 13:4 Cross-References
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“And these were their names: of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur.”
Numbers 13:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 13:4
Reuben's representative was 'Shammua the son of Zaccur.' Though Reuben was Israel's firstborn (Gen 29:32), his tribe had lost preeminence due to Jacob's prophetic curse for defiling his father's bed (Gen 35:22, 49:3-4). The name 'Shammua' means 'heard' or 'renowned,' yet despite his name, his voice joined the majority's fearful report. This illustrates that heritage, position, or even promising names don't guarantee faithfulness. What matters isn't tribal status but wholehearted devotion to God. Judah eventually displaced Reuben in leadership (1 Chr 5:1-2), and from Judah came Christ. Spiritua...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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