Numbers 1:6

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Of Simeon; Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

Complete Jewish Bible:

From Shim'on, Shlumi'el the son of Tzurishaddai;

Berean Standard Bible:

from Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai;

American Standard Version:

Of Simeon: Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Of Simeon^{H8095}; Shelumiel^{H8017} the son^{H1121} of Zurishaddai^{H6701}.

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Commentary for Numbers 1:6

**Numbers 1:6** is part of the first census in the Book of Numbers, which details the numbering of the Israelite tribes at the command of God to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai. This census occurred about a year after the Israelites' exodus from Egypt and the establishment of the tabernacle. The purpose of the census was to muster the fighting men of Israel who were twenty years old and above, in preparation for the organization of the Israelite camp for their journey to the Promised Land.

**Themes:**
1. **Divine Organization:** The detailed account of the census reflects God's interest in the orderly arrangement of His people.
2. **Preparation for Conquest:** The mustering of the military-aged males signifies the nation's readiness to possess the land promised to their ancestors.
3. **Identity and Heritage:** The listing of tribal leaders and their ancestors emphasizes the importance of lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israel.

**Historical Context:**
- **Time Period:** The events in Numbers 1 occurred during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, approximately in the 13th century BCE.
- **Location:** The Sinai Peninsula, where the Israelites had encamped after leaving Egypt and receiving the Law, including the Ten Commandments.
- **Social Context:** The Israelites were transitioning from a loose collection of tribes into a nation with a structured military and a system of governance.

In Numbers 1:6 specifically, "Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai" is identified as the leader or prince of the tribe of Simeon. This mention is part of the larger recording of the heads of the households of each tribe, who were responsible for the census in their respective tribes. The verse underscores the role of tribal leaders in the administrative and military organization of Israel during this formative period.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H8095
   There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שִׁמְעוֹן
   Transliteration: Shimʻôwn
   Pronunciation: shim-one'
   Description: from שָׁמַע; hearing; Shimon, one of Jacob's sons, also the tribe descended from him; Simeon.
   
2. Strong's Number: H8017
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שְׁלֻמִיאֵל
   Transliteration: Shᵉlumîyʼêl
   Pronunciation: shel-oo-mee-ale'
   Description: lemma שִׁלֻמִיאֵל corrected to שְׁלֻמִיאֵל; from שָׁלוֹם and אֵל; peace of God; Shelumiel, an Israelite; Shelumiel.
   
3. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
4. Strong's Number: H6701
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צוּרִישַׁדַּי
   Transliteration: Tsûwrîyshadday
   Pronunciation: tsoo-ree-shad-dah'-ee
   Description: from צוּר and שַׁדַּי; rock of (the) Almighty; Tsurishaddai, an Israelite; Zurishaddai.