1Ch 4:41 | KingComments | STEP | In , we see that Simeon is enlarging his area. As a result of his sin Simeon is scattered among Israel ( ) and remained small in number, without their own territory. For faith, however, enlargement is still possible. With Simeon this happens in the days of a revival under Hezekiah ( ). He puts into practice what Jabez has prayed for ( ). No matter at what time in history, there is always room for expansion. Some of Simeon’s descendants are looking for good pasture for their flocks. This is an important work, it is the work of a shepherd. A good shepherd will look for good pasture for his flock. The Lord Jesus gives the example as “the good Shepherd” ( ), “the great Shepherd” ( ) and “the chief Shepherd” ( ). All who care for the flock can only do so if He is their example and they realize that it is the flock of God and not their flock ( ; ).

‏ 1 Chronicles 4:41

Descendants of Simeon

In 1Chr 4:39-43, we see that Simeon is enlarging his area. As a result of his sin Simeon is scattered among Israel (Gen 49:5-7) and remained small in number, without their own territory. For faith, however, enlargement is still possible. With Simeon this happens in the days of a revival under Hezekiah (1Chr 4:41). He puts into practice what Jabez has prayed for (1Chr 4:10). No matter at what time in history, there is always room for expansion.

Some of Simeon’s descendants are looking for good pasture for their flocks. This is an important work, it is the work of a shepherd. A good shepherd will look for good pasture for his flock. The Lord Jesus gives the example as “the good Shepherd” (Jn 10:11), “the great Shepherd” (Heb 13:20) and “the chief Shepherd” (1Pet 5:4). All who care for the flock can only do so if He is their example and they realize that it is the flock of God and not their flock (1Pet 5:2; Acts 20:28).