Shemuel שְׁמוּאֵל

Male H8050H 1 book

Simeonite leader for land allotment

Biography

Shemuel, the son of Ammihud, was a leader of the tribe of Simeon during the time of the allotment of the Promised Land. In Num.34.20, he is designated as the representative of his tribe who would assist Eleazar the priest and Joshua in dividing the land of Canaan among the nine and a half tribes settling west of the Jordan River. This appointment highlights Shemuel's leadership role within the tribe of Simeon and his responsibility in ensuring a fair distribution of the land inheritance among his people.

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In Scripture

1 biblical book
Numbers 1 verse
  • Numbers 34:20

    "Of the tribe of the children of Simeon, Shemuel the son of Ammihud."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew שְׁמוּאֵל H8050H