Father of Shelumiel, leader of Simeon
Zurishaddai
Named in 5 verses of Numbers, first in Numbers 1:6.
צוּרִישַׁדָּ֑יZurishaddai
The name means “the Almighty is my rock and strength.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Children
- Shelumiel
- People
- Tribe of Benjamin
About Zurishaddai Written by AI
Zurishaddai Zurishaddai was an Israelite of the tribe of Simeon. He was the father of Shelumiel, who was chosen as the leader of the tribe of Simeon during the census and organization of Israel in the wilderness (Numbers 1:6). Shelumiel presented the offering for the tribe of Simeon at the dedication of the tabernacle (Numbers 7:36) and led the tribe in the order of march through the wilderness (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.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Rock of the Almighty, the father of Shelumiel, who was chief of the tribe of Simeon when Israel was encamped at Sinai (Num. 1:6; 2:12).
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 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.