King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Berean Standard Bible:
The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai,
American Standard Version:
And those that encamp next unto him shall be the tribe of Simeon: and the prince of the children of Simeon shall be Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And those which pitch{H2583} by him shall be the tribe{H4294} of Simeon{H8095}: and the captain{H5387} of the children{H1121} of Simeon{H8095} shall be Shelumiel{H8017} the son{H1121} of Zurishaddai{H6701}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 1:6
- Of Simeon; Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.
Numbers 7:36
- On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon, [did offer]:
Numbers 7:41
- And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this [was] the offering of Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.
Numbers 10:19
- And over the host of the tribe of the children of Simeon [was] Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.
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Commentary for Numbers 2:12
Numbers 2:12 is a verse from the Second Book of Moses, commonly called Numbers, which is the fourth book of the Pentateuch in the Hebrew Bible. This book is named for the census of the Israelite people that it records, and it details the 38-year period of wilderness wanderings between the Exodus from Egypt and the entrance into the Promised Land.
**Themes:**
1. **Organization of the Tribes:** The verse is part of a larger section (Numbers 2:1-34) that describes the arrangement of the twelve tribes of Israel around the Tabernacle, the portable dwelling place for God, during their journey through the wilderness. This organization was according to specific directives given by God to Moses and Aaron.
2. **Divine Order:** The precise encampment formation emphasizes the theme of divine order and holiness. Each tribe had a designated place, showing a structured community life centered around the presence of God.
3. **Leadership:** The mention of Shelumiel as the captain of the Simeonites highlights the theme of leadership and responsibility. Each tribe had a leader, a prince, who was responsible for his tribe's adherence to the divine instructions.
4. **Preparation for Journey:** The detailed arrangements also served a practical purpose, as they prepared the people for an orderly departure whenever the cloud covering the Tabernacle lifted, signaling God's command to move.
**Historical Context:**
The historical context of Numbers 2:12 is set during the Israelites' journey in the Sinai Peninsula, after they had received the Law at Mount Sinai. The book is traditionally attributed to Moses, who led the people during this time. The encampment described in the chapter reflects the theocratic nature of Israelite society, with God at the center of their camp and their lives.
The tribe of Simeon, along with the other tribes, was arranged in a specific order and location in relation to the Tabernacle. Simeon was to camp on the south side of the Tabernacle, along with the tribes of Judah and Issachar. This positioning was significant, as the south side was the direction from which the Israelites would set out when they began their journeys.
Shelumiel, the son of Zurishaddai, was the leader appointed to oversee the Simeonites. The role of these tribal leaders was crucial in maintaining order and ensuring that the commands of the Lord, as relayed through Moses, were followed.
In summary, Numbers 2:12 reflects the themes of divine order, structured leadership, and communal preparation for God's people as they lived and traveled in the wilderness, awaiting entry into the land promised to their ancestors.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H2583
There are 135 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָנָה
Transliteration: chânâh
Pronunciation: khaw-naw'
Description: a primitive root (compare חָנַן); properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch atent; gen. to encamp (for abode or siege); abide (in tents), camp, dwell, encamp, grow to an end, lie, pitch (tent), rest in tent. - Strong's Number: H4294
There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַטֶּה
Transliteration: maṭṭeh
Pronunciation: mat-teh'
Description: or (feminine) מַטָּה; from נָטָה; a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walking (a staff; figuratively, a support of life, e.g. bread); rod, staff, tribe. - 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. - Strong's Number: H5387
There are 120 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָשִׂיא
Transliteration: nâsîyʼ
Pronunciation: naw-see'
Description: or נָשִׂא; from נָשָׂא; properly, an exalted one, i.e. a king or sheik; also a rising mist; captain, chief, cloud, governor, prince, ruler, vapour. - 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. - 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. - 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.