Numbers 2:12
Numbers 2:12 in Multiple Translations
The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai,
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.
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.
And nearest to him, the tribe of Simeon, with Shelumiel, the son of Zurishaddai, as their chief.
The tribe of Simeon will camp next to them. Their leader is Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai,
And by him shall the tribe of Simeon pitch, and the captaiue ouer the sonnes of Simeon shall be Shelumiel the sonne of Zurishaddai:
And those encamping by him [are of] the tribe of Simeon; and the prince of the sons of Simeon [is] Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai;
“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.
And those who pitch by him shall be the tribe of Simeon: and the captain of the children of Simeon shall be Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.
Beside him camped they of the tribe of Simeon: whose prince was Salamiel the son of Surisaddai.
Shelumiel, the son of Zurishaddai, will be the leader of the 59,300 men of the tribe of Simeon.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 2:12
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Numbers 2:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הַ/חוֹנִ֥ם
עָלָ֖י/ו
מַטֵּ֣ה
שִׁמְע֑וֹן
וְ/נָשִׂיא֙
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
שִׁמְע֔וֹן
שְׁלֻמִיאֵ֖ל
בֶּן
צוּרִֽי
שַׁדָּֽי
וְ/הַ/חוֹנִ֥ם
chânâh
H2583
to camp
Conj | Art | V-Qal
עָלָ֖י/ו
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
מַטֵּ֣ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
N-ms
שִׁמְע֑וֹן
Shimʻôwn
H8095
Shimeon
N-proper
וְ/נָשִׂיא֙
nâsîyʼ
H5387
leader
Conj | N-ms
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
שִׁמְע֔וֹן
Shimʻôwn
H8095
Shimeon
N-proper
שְׁלֻמִיאֵ֖ל
Shᵉlumîyʼêl
H8017
Shelumiel
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
צוּרִֽי
Tsûwrîyshadday
H6701
Zurishaddai
N-proper
שַׁדָּֽי
Tsûwrîyshadday
H6701
Zurishaddai
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 2:12
וְ/הַ/חוֹנִ֥ם
chânâh
H2583
"to camp"
Conj | Art | V-Qal
This Hebrew verb means to set up camp or pitch a tent, like when the Israelites encamped in the wilderness. It can also mean to lay siege against a city.
Definition: 1) to decline, incline, encamp, bend down, lay siege against 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to decline 1a2) to encamp
Usage: Occurs in 135 OT verses. KJV: abide (in tents), camp, dwell, encamp, grow to an end, lie, pitch (tent), rest in tent. See also: Genesis 26:17; Numbers 33:33; Psalms 27:3.
עָלָ֖י/ו
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
מַטֵּ֣ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
"tribe"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word can mean a tribe, like the 12 tribes of Israel, or a staff, like the one Moses used to lead his people in Exodus 4:2.
Definition: : tribe 1) staff, branch, tribe 1a) staff, rod, shaft 1b) branch (of vine) 1c) tribe 1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: rod, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 38:18; Numbers 34:19; Psalms 105:16.
שִׁמְע֑וֹן
Shimʻôwn
H8095
"Shimeon"
N-proper
Shimeon, also known as Simeon, was the second son of Jacob and the progenitor of the tribe of Simeon. He is also the name of an Israelite who had a foreign wife during the time of Ezra.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.31 § Simeon or Shimeon = "heard" 1) the 2nd son of Jacob by his wife Leah and progenitor of the tribe of Simeon 2) an Israelite of the sons of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Simeon. See also: Genesis 29:33; Numbers 26:12; Ezekiel 48:33.
וְ/נָשִׂיא֙
nâsîyʼ
H5387
"leader"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to a leader or a high-ranking official, like a king or a captain. It can also describe a rising mist, as seen in Isaiah 60:13. In the Bible, it often symbolizes power and authority.
Definition: one lifted up, chief, prince, captain, leader
Usage: Occurs in 120 OT verses. KJV: captain, chief, cloud, governor, prince, ruler, vapour. See also: Genesis 17:20; Numbers 34:26; Psalms 135:7.
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [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. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
שִׁמְע֔וֹן
Shimʻôwn
H8095
"Shimeon"
N-proper
Shimeon, also known as Simeon, was the second son of Jacob and the progenitor of the tribe of Simeon. He is also the name of an Israelite who had a foreign wife during the time of Ezra.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.31 § Simeon or Shimeon = "heard" 1) the 2nd son of Jacob by his wife Leah and progenitor of the tribe of Simeon 2) an Israelite of the sons of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Simeon. See also: Genesis 29:33; Numbers 26:12; Ezekiel 48:33.
שְׁלֻמִיאֵ֖ל
Shᵉlumîyʼêl
H8017
"Shelumiel"
N-proper
Shelumiel was an Israelite and prince of the tribe of Simeon during the exodus, mentioned in Numbers 1:6. His name means friend of God.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.6; son of: Zurishaddai (H6701) § Shelumiel = "friend of God" son of Zurishaddai and prince of the tribe of Simeon at the time of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Shelumiel. See also: Numbers 1:6; Numbers 7:36; Numbers 10:19.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [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. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
צוּרִֽי
Tsûwrîyshadday
H6701
"Zurishaddai"
N-proper
Zurishaddai was an Israelite who lived during the time of the Exodus, and his name means my rock is almighty. He was the father of Shelumiel, the chief of the Simeonites, as mentioned in Numbers 1:6. Zurishaddai was an important figure in the Israelites' history.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.6; father of: Shelumiel (H8017) § Zurishaddai = "my rock is almighty" father of Shelumiel, the chief of the Simeonites at the time of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Zurishaddai. See also: Numbers 1:6; Numbers 7:36; Numbers 10:19.
שַׁדָּֽי
Tsûwrîyshadday
H6701
"Zurishaddai"
N-proper
Zurishaddai was an Israelite who lived during the time of the Exodus, and his name means my rock is almighty. He was the father of Shelumiel, the chief of the Simeonites, as mentioned in Numbers 1:6. Zurishaddai was an important figure in the Israelites' history.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.6; father of: Shelumiel (H8017) § Zurishaddai = "my rock is almighty" father of Shelumiel, the chief of the Simeonites at the time of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Zurishaddai. See also: Numbers 1:6; Numbers 7:36; Numbers 10:19.
Study Notes — Numbers 2:12
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Context — The Order of the Camps
10On the south side, the divisions of Reuben are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur,
11and his division numbers 46,500.
12The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai,
13and his division numbers 59,300. 14Next will be the tribe of Gad. The leader of the Gadites is Eliasaph son of Deuel,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 1:6 | from Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai; |
| 2 | Numbers 10:19 | Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai was over the division of the tribe of Simeon, |
| 3 | Numbers 7:41 | and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai. |
| 4 | Numbers 7:36 | On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the Simeonites, drew near. |
Numbers 2:12 Summary
The tribe of Simeon was placed next to the tribe of Reuben in the wilderness camp, with Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai as their leader. This shows us that God has a plan for each of us and for our communities, and that He appoints leaders to guide and care for us (as seen in Numbers 2:1-34 and Jeremiah 29:11). Just like the Israelites, we can trust in God's sovereignty and provision for our lives, and strive to live in harmony with one another, as encouraged in Psalm 133:1 and Romans 12:16. By following God's plan and trusting in His leadership, we can live in unity and peace, just like the Israelites in the wilderness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the tribe of Simeon placed next to the tribe of Reuben in the wilderness camp?
The Bible does not give a specific reason for the placement of the tribe of Simeon next to the tribe of Reuben, but it may be related to their ancestral connections and the need for balance and harmony in the camp, as seen in Numbers 2:1-34 and Psalm 133:1.
Who was Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai and what was his role in the tribe of Simeon?
Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai was the leader of the tribe of Simeon, appointed by God to guide and represent his people, as seen in Numbers 2:12 and Numbers 7:36.
What can we learn from the organization and structure of the Israelite camp in the wilderness?
The organization and structure of the Israelite camp in the wilderness, as described in Numbers 2:1-34, teaches us about the importance of order, discipline, and unity in the community of God's people, as also seen in 1 Corinthians 14:33 and 1 Corinthians 14:40.
How does the leadership of Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai relate to the broader theme of leadership in the Bible?
The leadership of Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, as a God-appointed leader, reflects the biblical theme of leadership as a sacred trust and a call to serve God and His people, as seen in Exodus 18:21, 1 Timothy 3:1-13, and Titus 1:5-9.
Reflection Questions
- What does the placement of the tribe of Simeon next to the tribe of Reuben reveal about God's plan for His people?
- How can I, like Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, fulfill my role as a leader or member of a community in a way that honors God?
- What are some ways that I can contribute to the unity and harmony of my own community, as reflected in the organization of the Israelite camp?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty and provision, as the Israelites did in the wilderness, and how can I apply that trust to my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 2:12
And those which pitch by him [shall be] the tribe of Simeon,.... Under his standard, and on one side of it; Reuben and Simeon being brothers by the mother as well as the father's side, might well be
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 2:12
On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur. On the south side ... the standard of the camp of Reuben.