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Numbers 1:6 Cross-References
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“Of Simeon; Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.”
Numbers 1:6 (KJV)
Historical Context for Numbers 1:6
People Mentioned
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Simeonsecond-born son of Jacob (GEN 29:33), son of Leah
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Shelumielhead of the tribe of Simeon during the census (NUM 1:6)
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Zurishaddaifather of Shelumiel (NUM 1:6)
Commentary on Numbers 1:6
Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai represents Simeon, the tribe descended from Jacob's second son. Despite Simeon's violent past (Genesis 34) and Jacob's prophetic curse (Genesis 49:5-7), God's grace still included this tribe in the covenant community, demonstrating that divine election transcends human merit or demerit. The specific naming patterns reflect the Hebrew practice of preserving family identity and covenant continuity.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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