442. Verse 7. Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand.- "Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand," signifies obedience, and that all who are in obedience are in heaven, and come into heaven. "Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand," signifies good works. "Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand," signifies faith and salvation.

7216. 'And they did not hear Moses' means that they did not receive it in faith and obedience. This is clear from the meaning of 'hearing' as receiving in faith and obedience. For the meaning of 'hearing' as faith in the will and in actions, and obedience, see 2542, 3869, 4651-4660, 5017.