Bible Strands
Numbers 2:12
The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God gives Moses specific instructions for arranging the Israelite tribes around the tabernacle in the wilderness. This verse records Simeon’s assigned position and its appointed commander.
The words — חוֹנִם (cho.Nim) means those who encamp, and נָשִׂיא (na.Si') means leader or chief. These terms anchor the verse in the logistical command of tribal placement.
The thread — Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai appears in Numbers 1:6 as the census-appointed head and in Numbers 7:36 and 7:41 as the Simeonite official presenting offerings. The narrative consistently tracks his administrative function.
Why it lands — The text demands recognition that divine order structures both community location and leadership succession. It requires the reader to attend to the precise names, boundaries, and roles assigned to each tribe.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
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.
Cross-references
- Numbers 1:6 from Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai;
- Numbers 7:36 On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the Simeonites, drew near.
- Numbers 7:41 and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai.
- Numbers 10:19 Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai was over the division of the tribe of Simeon,