Overview
Zohar appears in the genealogical records of Scripture as a son of Simeon, one of Jacob's twelve sons. He is mentioned in connection with the formation of the tribal families of Israel during the patriarchal era. His name appears in the census records that document the descendants of Jacob as they journeyed through Egypt and prepared to enter the Promised Land.
Key Scriptures
"These are the sons of Simeon according to their families: of Nemuel, the family of the Nemuelites; of Jamin, the family of the Jaminites; of Jachin, the family of the Jachinites; of Zerah, the family of the Zerahites; of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites" (Numbers 26:12-13, ESV). Genesis 46:10 lists Zohar among Simeon's sons in Jacob's household, and Exodus 6:15 similarly records the family lineage.
Application
The genealogical records of Zohar remind us that God carefully preserved the history of His people and their tribal divisions, demonstrating His faithfulness in maintaining His covenant through successive generations.