Leader of the tribe of Simeon
Shelumiel
Named in 5 verses of Numbers, first in Numbers 1:6.
שְׁלֻמִיאֵלShelumiel
The name means “same as Shelemiah.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Zurishaddai
- People
- Tribe of Benjamin
About Shelumiel Written by AI
Shelumiel was the son of Zurishaddai and the leader of the tribe of Simeon during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings. In the census taken in the wilderness of Sinai, Shelumiel was the one who stood with Moses and Aaron to number the Simeonites (Numbers 1:6). When the Israelites camped in the wilderness, Shelumiel and the Simeonites were positioned on the south side of the tabernacle, alongside the tribes of Reuben and Gad (Numbers 2:12). Shelumiel also had a prominent role in the dedication of the altar. On the fifth day of the dedication, he brought his offering on behalf of the tribe of Simeon, which included various silver and gold utensils and sacrificial animals (Numbers 7:36). When the Israelites set out from Mount Sinai, Shelumiel led the tribe of Simeon in the second division of the marching order, following the tabernacle (Numbers 10:19).
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Numbers 1:6
from Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai;
- Numbers 2:12
The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is 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,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.