Shelumiel שְׁלֻמִיאֵל
Leader of the tribe of Simeon
Biography
Shelumiel was the son of Zurishaddai and the leader of the tribe of Simeon during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings. In the census taken in the wilderness of Sinai, Shelumiel was the one who stood with Moses and Aaron to number the Simeonites (Num.1.6). When the Israelites camped in the wilderness, Shelumiel and the Simeonites were positioned on the south side of the tabernacle, alongside the tribes of Reuben and Gad (Num.2.12).
Shelumiel also had a prominent role in the dedication of the altar. On the fifth day of the dedication, he brought his offering on behalf of the tribe of Simeon, which included various silver and gold utensils and sacrificial animals (Num.7.36,41). When the Israelites set out from Mount Sinai, Shelumiel led the tribe of Simeon in the second division of the marching order, following the tabernacle (Num.10.19).
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical bookNumbers 5 verses
- Numbers 1:6
"Of Simeon: Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai."
- Numbers 2:12
"“Those who encamp next to him shall be the tribe of Simeon. The prince of the children of Simeon shall be Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai."
- Numbers 7:36
"On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon,"
- Numbers 7:41
"and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two head of cattle, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old: this was the offering of Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai."
- Numbers 10:19
"Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai was over the army of the tribe of the children of Simeon."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׁלֻמִיאֵל | H8017 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain) Shelumiel
rare in Heb (compare Gray, HPN, 200). The meaning of the present form, if it be correct, is "at peace with God" (Hommel, Ancient Hebrew Tradition, 200, "my friend is God"). Septuagint reads Salamiel: Prince of the tribe of Simeon (Nu 1:6; 2:12; 7:36,41; 10:19). The genealogy of Judith (8:1) is carried back to this Shelumiel or Shelamiel, called there "Salamiel."
Horace J. Wolf
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