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Shelumiel

The prince of the tribe of Simeon in the wilderness, son of Zurishaddai. He is named among the leaders who assisted Moses with the census, presented his tribe's offering at the dedication of the altar on the fifth day, and led Simeon's division on the march.

Role: Prince of Simeon
Lived: c. 13th century BC
Belonged to: Tribe of Simeon
Tribe/lineage: Simeon

What we know — and how we know it

Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 2
Family & lineage
BibleSon of Zurishaddai.
Numbers 1:6
Tribe & people
BibleOf the tribe of Simeon.
Numbers 1:6

Where in scripture

Numbers

Of Simeon: Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

Numbers 1:6 — Leader of Simeon

“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.

Numbers 2:12

On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon

Numbers 7:36

and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two head of cattle, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old: this was the offering of Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

Numbers 7:41

Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai was over the army of the tribe of the children of Simeon.

Numbers 10:19

Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.

Numbers 1:6Numbers 2:12Numbers 7:36Numbers 7:41Numbers 10:19

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