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The leader of the people of Simeon is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Simeon Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai 59,300<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And those to camp next to him shall be the tribe of Simeon, the chief of the people of Simeon being Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And those which pitch by him <i>shall be</i> the tribe of Simeon: and the captain of the children of Simeon <i>shall be</i> Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Those who camp next to him <i>shall be</i> the tribe of Simeon, and the leader of the children of Simeon <i>shall be</i> Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And those who camp next to him <i>shall be</i> the tribe of Simeon; and the leader of the sons of Simeon: Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Those who camp next to him shall be the tribe of Simeon, and the leader of the sons of Simeon: Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And those who camp next to him <i>shall be</i> the tribe of Simeon, and the leader of the sons of Simeon: Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And those who camp next to him <i>shall be</i> the tribe of Simeon, and the leader of the sons of Simeon: Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Those who camp next to Reuben [on the south side] shall be the tribe of Simeon; and Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai shall lead the sons of Simeon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And those that encamp next unto him shall be the tribe of Simeon: and the prince of the children of Simeon shall be Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And those that pitch next unto him shall be the tribe of Simeon: and the prince of the children of Simeon shall be Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Next to them will be the tribe of [Simeon]. The leader for the people of Simeon is Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"The tribe of Simeon is to camp beside Reuben. The leader of Simeon is to be Zurishaddai's son Shelumiel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Those who will be camping next to them are the tribe of Simeon. The leader of the people of Simeon is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"Those who camp next to him shall be the tribe of Simeon. The prince of the people of Simeon shall be Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And those who pitch by him shall be the tribe of Simeon: and the captain of the children of Simeon shall be Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Those who encamp next to him shall be the tribe of Simeon. The prince of the children of Simeon shall be Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And those encamping by him [are of] the tribe of Simeon; and the prince of the sons of Simeon [is] Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And those encamping by him are of the tribe of Simeon; and the prince of the sons of Simeon is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they encamping by him, the tribe of Simeon: and the chief for the sons of Simeon, Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Beside him camped they of the tribe of Simeon: whose prince was Salamiel the son of Surisaddai. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Beside him, those of the tribe of Simeon were encamped, whose leader was Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Encamped beside it is the tribe of Simeon. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And those to camp next to him shall be the tribe of Simeon. The leader of the Simeonites shall be Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And those who encamp by him shall be the tribe of Simeon; and the chief of the children of Simeon shall be Shelmuiel the son of Zurishaddai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they who camp with the tribe of Shemon and the Ruler of the sons of Shemon: Shelemuil son of Tsurishadi.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and those that pitch next unto him shall be the tribe of Simeon; the prince of the children of Simeon being Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they that encamp next to him <i>shall be</i> of the tribe of Symeon, and the prince of the sons of Symeon <i>shall be</i> Salamiel the son of Surisadai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/2-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=483" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/2.htm">The Order of the Camps</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>and his division numbers 46,500. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: maṭ·ṭêh (N-msc) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking.">The tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/8095.htm" title="8095: šim·‘ō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- From shama'; hearing; Shimon, one of Jacob's sons, also the tribe descended from him.">of Simeon</a> <a href="/hebrew/2583.htm" title="2583: wə·ha·ḥō·w·nim (Conj-w, Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline; by implication, to decline; specifically, to pitch a tent; gen. To encamp.">will camp</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">next to it.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5387.htm" title="5387: wə·nā·śî (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Or nasi'; from nasa'; properly, an exalted one, i.e. A king or sheik; also a rising mist.">The leader</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: liḇ·nê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of the Simeonites</a> <a href="/hebrew/8095.htm" title="8095: šim·‘ō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- From shama'; hearing; Shimon, one of Jacob's sons, also the tribe descended from him."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8017.htm" title="8017: šə·lu·mî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Peace of God, a Simeonite. From shalowm and 'el; peace of God; Shelumiel, an Israelite.">is Shelumiel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/6701.htm" title="6701: ṣū·rî-Zurishaddai -- my rock is the Almighty, a Simeonite. From tsuwr and Shadday; rock of Almighty"></a> <a href="/hebrew/6701.htm" title="6701: šad·dāy (N-proper-ms) -- Zurishaddai -- my rock is the Almighty, a Simeonite. From tsuwr and Shadday; rock of Almighty">of Zurishaddai,</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>and his division numbers 59,300.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-14.htm">Genesis 49:14-15</a></span><br />Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds. / He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-18.htm">Deuteronomy 33:18-19</a></span><br />Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-17.htm">Joshua 19:17-23</a></span><br />The fourth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Issachar: / Their territory included Jezreel, Chesulloth, Shunem, / Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-15.htm">Judges 5:15</a></span><br />The princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and Issachar was with Barak, rushing into the valley at his heels. In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a></span><br />From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-12.htm">1 Kings 4:12</a></span><br />Baana son of Ahilud in Taanach, in Megiddo, and in all of Beth-shean next to Zarethan below Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah and on past Jokmeam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-18.htm">2 Chronicles 30:18</a></span><br />A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, provide atonement for everyone<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-25.htm">Ezekiel 48:25</a></span><br />Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-7.htm">Revelation 7:7</a></span><br />from the tribe of Simeon 12,000, from the tribe of Levi 12,000, from the tribe of Issachar 12,000,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2-4</a></span><br />These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; / Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-13.htm">Luke 6:13-16</a></span><br />When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles: / Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; / Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a></span><br />When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-1.htm">Romans 11:1</a></span><br />I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-5.htm">Philippians 3:5</a></span><br />circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-13.htm">Hebrews 7:13-14</a></span><br />He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. / For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And those which pitch by him shall be the tribe of Simeon: and the captain of the children of Simeon shall be Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.</p><p class="hdg">Shelumiel</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-6.htm">Numbers 1:6</a></b></br> Of Simeon; Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/7-36.htm">Numbers 7:36,41</a></b></br> On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon, <i>did offer</i>: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/10-19.htm">Numbers 10:19</a></b></br> And over the host of the tribe of the children of Simeon <i>was</i> Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/2-10.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/numbers/2-10.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/numbers/2-10.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/2-10.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/2-5.htm">Encamp</a> <a href="/numbers/2-5.htm">Encamping</a> <a href="/numbers/2-10.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/2-5.htm">Nearest</a> <a href="/numbers/2-5.htm">Pitch</a> <a href="/numbers/2-10.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/1-6.htm">Shelumiel</a> <a href="/numbers/1-6.htm">Shelu'mi-El</a> <a href="/numbers/1-23.htm">Simeon</a> <a href="/numbers/2-5.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/numbers/1-6.htm">Zurishaddai</a> <a href="/numbers/1-6.htm">Zurishad'dai</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/2-16.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/numbers/2-14.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/numbers/2-14.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/2-14.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/2-17.htm">Encamp</a> <a href="/numbers/2-27.htm">Encamping</a> <a href="/numbers/2-14.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/2-27.htm">Nearest</a> <a href="/numbers/2-27.htm">Pitch</a> <a href="/numbers/2-14.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/7-36.htm">Shelumiel</a> <a href="/numbers/7-36.htm">Shelu'mi-El</a> <a href="/numbers/7-36.htm">Simeon</a> <a href="/numbers/2-20.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/numbers/7-36.htm">Zurishaddai</a> <a href="/numbers/7-36.htm">Zurishad'dai</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/2-1.htm">The order of the tribes in their tents.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it.</b><br>The arrangement of the Israelite camp around the Tabernacle was divinely ordained, with each tribe having a specific position. Simeon was positioned on the south side, next to the tribe of Reuben. This placement reflects the order and structure God desired for His people, emphasizing unity and organization. The tribe of Simeon, descended from Jacob's second son by Leah, had a history marked by both zeal and violence, as seen in <a href="/genesis/34.htm">Genesis 34</a> with the incident at Shechem. Their position in the camp may symbolize their role in the community and their relationship with the other tribes. The strategic placement also facilitated communication and defense, as the tribes were organized into groups that could quickly mobilize.<p><b>The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai,</b><br>Shelumiel, whose name means "friend of God" or "at peace with God," was the appointed leader of the tribe of Simeon during the wilderness period. His father's name, Zurishaddai, means "my rock is the Almighty," indicating a heritage of faith and reliance on God. Leaders like Shelumiel were responsible for representing their tribes, making decisions, and ensuring the tribe's adherence to God's commands. This leadership structure was crucial for maintaining order and facilitating the journey to the Promised Land. The mention of specific leaders underscores the importance of accountability and the role of godly leadership in guiding the people. The genealogical detail also connects the narrative to the broader history of Israel, emphasizing continuity and the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_simeon.htm">Tribe of Simeon</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Simeon, the second son of Jacob and Leah. Known for its role in the early history of Israel, the tribe was allocated land in the southern part of Canaan.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shelumiel_son_of_zurishaddai.htm">Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai</a></b><br>The leader of the tribe of Simeon during the wilderness period. His name means "Friend of God" or "God is my peace," indicating a relationship with God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/camp_arrangement.htm">Camp Arrangement</a></b><br>The Israelites were instructed to camp in a specific order around the Tabernacle, with each tribe having a designated position. This arrangement was both practical for organization and symbolic of God's order and presence among His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_order_and_structure.htm">God's Order and Structure</a></b><br>The arrangement of the tribes around the Tabernacle demonstrates God's desire for order and structure in the community of believers. This can be applied to our lives by seeking God's guidance in organizing our personal and communal lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Shelumiel's role as a leader highlights the importance of godly leadership. Leaders are called to guide their people with integrity and faithfulness, reflecting God's character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/redemption_and_hope.htm">Redemption and Hope</a></b><br>Despite the tribe of Simeon's past, their inclusion in the camp arrangement and later in Revelation signifies God's redemptive power. No past sin is too great for God's forgiveness and restoration.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_unity.htm">Community and Unity</a></b><br>The positioning of the tribes around the Tabernacle emphasizes the importance of community and unity among God's people. We are called to live in harmony, supporting one another in our spiritual journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_gain_wisdom_to_number_days.htm">How can we gain wisdom to number our days?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_many_famine_years_for_david.htm">God sent his prophet to threaten David with how many years of famine? Seven (2 Samuel 24:13) Three (I Chronicles 21:12)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_abijah's_400,000_army_plausible.htm">2 Chronicles 13:3 - How historically plausible is an army of 400,000 under Abijah's command at that time?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_feasible_were_30,000_sacrifices.htm">How could 2 Chronicles 35:7's massive number of sacrificed animals (30,000 lambs and goats) be logistically and historically feasible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/2-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The tribe</span><br /><span class="heb">מַטֵּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(maṭ·ṭêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4294.htm">Strong's 4294: </a> </span><span class="str2">A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Simeon</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁמְע֑וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(šim·‘ō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8095.htm">Strong's 8095: </a> </span><span class="str2">Simeon -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe, also an Israelite with a foreign wife</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will camp</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַחוֹנִ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ha·ḥō·w·nim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2583.htm">Strong's 2583: </a> </span><span class="str2">To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp</span><br /><br /><span class="word">next to it.</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">The leader</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנָשִׂיא֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nā·śî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5387.htm">Strong's 5387: </a> </span><span class="str2">An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Simeonites</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבְנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(liḇ·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is Shelumiel</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֻמִיאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lu·mî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8017.htm">Strong's 8017: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shelumiel -- 'peace of God', a Simeonite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Zurishaddai,</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁדָּֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(šad·dāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6701.htm">Strong's 6701: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zurishaddai -- 'my rock is the Almighty', a Simeonite</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/2-12.htm">Numbers 2:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/2-12.htm">Numbers 2:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/2-12.htm">Numbers 2:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/2-12.htm">Numbers 2:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/2-12.htm">Numbers 2:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/2-12.htm">Numbers 2:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/2-12.htm">Numbers 2:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/2-12.htm">Numbers 2:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/2-12.htm">Numbers 2:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/2-12.htm">Numbers 2:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">OT Law: Numbers 2:12 Those who encamp next to him shall (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/2-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 2:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 2:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/2-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 2:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 2:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>