Genesis 46:10

Plain English Version

Jacob and Leah’s next son was Simeon. Simeon’s sons were, – Jemuel – Jamin – Ohad – Jakin – Zohar – Shawl. His mother was from Canaan country.

Cross References

Genesis 28:1

Isaac sent somebody to get Jacob, and Jacob came to Isaac’s room. Then Isaac talked strongly to Jacob. Isaac said, “My son, don’t marry any women that live here in Canaan country.

Genesis 29:33

Later on, Leah had another baby boy. And Leah said, “God heard that my husband doesn’t love me, so he gave me another son.” And Leah named that baby Simeon. That name means he heard.

Genesis 34:25

That young man operation hurt a lot. And 3 days later, all the men in Shekem’s mob still felt really weak. Then 2 of Jacob’s sons, they got some long knives, and they went to attack Shekem’s mob. Those 2 sons were Simeon and Levi, and they were Dinah’s brothers. Nobody in Shekem’s mob knew that Dinah’s brothers wanted to attack them, so they were not ready to fight. Simeon and Levi went into the town, and they killed all the boys and men there.

Genesis 34:30

Then Jacob talked strongly to his sons Simeon and Levi. He said, “You made big trouble for me. You know about the other tribes that live in this land, the Canaan tribe and the Periz tribe. Well, now those tribes will hate us, because you finished up Shekem’s mob. And maybe those tribes will join together and attack us. My mob is small, so we will not be able to fight those big tribes, and then they will finish us up, me and my family.”

Genesis 46:11

Jacob and Leah’s next son was Levi. Levi’s sons were, – Gershon – Kohath – Merari

Genesis 46:9

Reuben’s sons were, – Hanok – Pallu – Hezron – Carmi