Simeonite leader for land allotment
Shemuel
Named in 1 verse of Numbers, first in Numbers 34:20.
שְׁמוּאֵלShemuel
The name means “appointed by God.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Ammihud
About Shemuel Written by AI
Shemuel, the son of Ammihud, was a leader of the tribe of Simeon during the time of the allotment of the Promised Land. In Numbers 34:20, he is designated as the representative of his tribe who would assist Eleazar the priest and Joshua in dividing the land of Canaan among the nine and a half tribes settling west of the Jordan River. This appointment highlights Shemuel's leadership role within the tribe of Simeon and his responsibility in ensuring a fair distribution of the land inheritance among his people.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Shemuel, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Heard of God. (1.) The son of Ammihud. He represented Simeon in the division of the land (Num. 34:20).
(2.) Used for “Samuel” (1 Chr. 6:33, R.V.).
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(3.) A prince of the tribe of Issachar (1 Chr. 7:2).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Numbers 34:20
Shemuel son of Ammihud from the tribe of Simeon;
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