במדבר, פרק כ״ו, פסוק ל״ב

The records of the Israelite families do more than simply catalog names. Occasionally, the ongoing list pauses to highlight specific individuals, deliberately setting the stage for future events. The specific mention of men like Shemida and Hepher serves as essential background information. These figures are directly tied to a distinct story that is about to unfold immediately in the following section of the narrative [ביאור שטיינזלץ].