Numbers 2:12 The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai,

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New International Version
The tribe of Simeon will camp next to them. The leader of the people of Simeon is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai.

New Living Translation
Simeon Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai 59,300

English Standard Version
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,

Berean Standard Bible
The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai,

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
“Those who camp next to him shall be the tribe of Simeon, and the leader of the children of Simeon shall be Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.”

New American Standard Bible
And those who camp next to him shall be the tribe of Simeon; and the leader of the sons of Simeon: Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai,

NASB 1995
“Those who camp next to him shall be the tribe of Simeon, and the leader of the sons of Simeon: Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai,

NASB 1977
“And those who camp next to him shall be the tribe of Simeon, and the leader of the sons of Simeon: Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai,

Legacy Standard Bible
And those who camp next to him shall be the tribe of Simeon, and the leader of the sons of Simeon: Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai,

Amplified Bible
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,

Christian Standard Bible
The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai.

American Standard Version
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.

English Revised Version
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:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Next to them will be the tribe of [Simeon]. The leader for the people of Simeon is Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai.

International Standard Version
"The tribe of Simeon is to camp beside Reuben. The leader of Simeon is to be Zurishaddai's son Shelumiel.

Majority Standard Bible
The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai,

NET Bible
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.

New Heart English Bible
"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.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
“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.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And those encamping by him [are of] the tribe of Simeon; and the prince of the sons of Simeon [is] Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai;

Young's Literal Translation
And those encamping by him are of the tribe of Simeon; and the prince of the sons of Simeon is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai;

Smith's Literal Translation
And they encamping by him, the tribe of Simeon: and the chief for the sons of Simeon, Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Beside him camped they of the tribe of Simeon: whose prince was Salamiel the son of Surisaddai.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Beside him, those of the tribe of Simeon were encamped, whose leader was Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

New American Bible
Encamped beside it is the tribe of Simeon. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai,

New Revised Standard Version
And those to camp next to him shall be the tribe of Simeon. The leader of the Simeonites shall be Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai,

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
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.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they who camp with the tribe of Shemon and the Ruler of the sons of Shemon: Shelemuil son of Tsurishadi.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
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,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they that encamp next to him shall be of the tribe of Symeon, and the prince of the sons of Symeon shall be Salamiel the son of Surisadai.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Order of the Camps
…11and his division numbers 46,500. 12The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, 13and his division numbers 59,300.…

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Cross References

Genesis 49:14-15
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.

Deuteronomy 33:18-19
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.”

Joshua 19:17-23
The fourth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Issachar: / Their territory included Jezreel, Chesulloth, Shunem, / Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath, ...

Judges 5:15
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.

1 Chronicles 12:32
From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.

1 Kings 4:12
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;

2 Chronicles 30:18
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

Ezekiel 48:25
Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west.

Revelation 7:7
from the tribe of Simeon 12,000, from the tribe of Levi 12,000, from the tribe of Issachar 12,000,

Matthew 10:2-4
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.

Luke 6:13-16
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; ...

Acts 1:13
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.

Romans 11:1
I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.

Philippians 3:5
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;

Hebrews 7:13-14
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.

Treasury of Scripture

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.

Shelumiel

Numbers 1:6
Of Simeon; Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

Numbers 7:36,41
On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon, did offer: …

Numbers 10:19
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Simeon was Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

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Numbers 2

1. The order of the tribes in their tents.

Berean Study Bible

The tribe of Simeon
The name "Simeon" is derived from the Hebrew root "shama," meaning "to hear." This reflects the biblical narrative where Leah, Simeon's mother, named him in response to God hearing her plight (Genesis 29:33). Historically, the tribe of Simeon was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descending from Jacob's second son. In the context of Numbers, the tribe's placement in the camp signifies its role and position within the larger community of Israel. Theologically, Simeon's inclusion and proximity to other tribes underscore the unity and diversity within God's people, each tribe contributing uniquely to the whole.

will camp next to it
The phrase indicates the strategic and divinely ordained arrangement of the Israelite camp. Each tribe had a specific location around the Tabernacle, symbolizing order and purpose in God's plan. This arrangement not only facilitated organization but also represented the centrality of worship and God's presence among His people. The positioning of the tribes around the Tabernacle can be seen as a metaphor for the Christian life, where Christ is central, and all aspects of life are oriented around Him.

The leader of the Simeonites
Leadership within the tribes was crucial for maintaining order and executing God's commands. The term "leader" here is translated from the Hebrew "nasi," which can mean prince or chief. This highlights the responsibility and authority given to tribal leaders. In a broader sense, it reflects the biblical principle of godly leadership, where leaders are called to serve and guide their people according to God's will.

is Shelumiel
The name "Shelumiel" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "friend of God" or "God is my peace." This name carries significant theological weight, as it reflects the relationship between God and His people. Names in the Bible often convey character or destiny, and Shelumiel's name suggests a leader who embodies peace and divine friendship, qualities essential for guiding the tribe of Simeon.

son of Zurishaddai
"Zurishaddai" means "my rock is the Almighty" in Hebrew. This name emphasizes reliance on God as a foundation and source of strength. The mention of Zurishaddai as Shelumiel's father not only identifies lineage but also reinforces the importance of faith and trust in God. In a spiritual context, it serves as a reminder for believers to build their lives on the solid rock of God's promises and character.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

The tribe
מַטֵּ֣ה (maṭ·ṭêh)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Simeon
שִׁמְע֑וֹן (šim·‘ō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8095: Simeon -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe, also an Israelite with a foreign wife

will camp
וְהַחוֹנִ֥ם (wə·ha·ḥō·w·nim)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 2583: To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp

next to it.
עָלָ֖יו (‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

The leader
וְנָשִׂיא֙ (wə·nā·śî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5387: An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist

of the Simeonites
לִבְנֵ֣י (liḇ·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

is Shelumiel
שְׁלֻמִיאֵ֖ל (šə·lu·mî·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8017: Shelumiel -- 'peace of God', a Simeonite

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Zurishaddai,
שַׁדָּֽי׃ (šad·dāy)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6701: Zurishaddai -- 'my rock is the Almighty', a Simeonite

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OT Law: Numbers 2:12 Those who encamp next to him shall (Nu Num.)