Numbers 2:12

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.

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Interpretation

This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of pilgrimage and rebellion in Numbers.

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This thought runs through Numbers 2:10-14.

Simeon Person: Hearing. (1. ) The second son of Jacob by Leah ( Gen. 29:33 ). He was associated with Levi in the terrible act of vengeance against Hamor and the Shechemites (34:25, 26).
Zurishaddai Tribe: 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 ).