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Numbers 2:12 Cross-References

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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.

Numbers 2:12 (KJV)

Historical Context for Numbers 2:12

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 2:12

Simeon's camp placement next to Reuben joined two tribes that had lost special status through sin—Simeon through violence (Genesis 34; 49:5-7) and Reuben through immorality (Genesis 35:22; 49:3-4). Yet both retained tribal status and significant numbers, demonstrating that God's electing purposes persist despite human failure. This encourages believers that our security rests in God's faithfulness, not our performance.

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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