Who was Simeon in the Bible?

in the Gospel according to Luke, a man who meets Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus (Luke 2:25–35)

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-1567
Harran

The story of Simeon

in Hebrew: שמעון

Simeon was a biblical figure in the Old Testament. He was the second son of Jacob and Leah, and the brother of Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, and Dinah. He was the founder of the Israelite Tribe of Simeon. Simeon is best known for his role in the story of the Binding of Isaac. He was the one who suggested that the brothers of Isaac should be used as a substitute sacrifice, and he was the one who held the knife to the throat of the ram that was used as a substitute. Simeon was also involved in the conquest of Canaan. He was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout out the land of Canaan. He was one of the two spies who reported back to Moses with a positive report about the land. Simeon is also remembered for his role in the division of the Promised Land. He was one of the twelve tribal leaders who were chosen to divide the land among the twelve tribes of Israel. Simeon is remembered for his role in the history of the Israelites. He was a leader of his tribe and a faithful servant of God. He is remembered for his courage and faithfulness in the face of danger and adversity.

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Biography

👼 Date of birth

-1567

Place of birth

Harran

Did you know?

How many times Simeon was mentioned in the bible?

Simeon appears 53 times in the bible.

Where is the story of Simeon begins in the Bible?

Simeon first mention in the bible is in the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 33. Read the full chapter

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Simeon was a biblical figure in the Old Testament. He was the second son of Jacob and Leah, and the brother of Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, and Dinah. He was the founder of the Israelite Tribe of Simeon. Simeon is best known for his role in the story of the Binding of Isaac. He was the one who suggested that the brothers of Isaac should be used as a substitute sacrifice, and he was the one who held the knife to the throat of the ram that was used as a substitute. Simeon was also involved in the conquest of Canaan. He was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout out the land of Canaan. He was one of the two spies who reported back to Moses with a positive report about the land. Simeon is also remembered for his role in the division of the Promised Land. He was one of the twelve tribal leaders who were chosen to divide the land among the twelve tribes of Israel. Simeon is remembered for his role in the history of the Israelites. He was a leader of his tribe and a faithful servant of God. He is remembered for his courage and faithfulness in the face of danger and adversity.

Simeon was mentioned 53 times in the Bible.

first mention in the bible is in the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 33.

The mother of Simeon is Leah.

The father of Simeon is Jacob.

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Jakin

Jemuel

Ohad

Zohar

Shaul

Dinah

Joseph

Levi

Judah

Benjamin

Dan

Zebulun

Reuben

Issachar

Gad

Naphtali

Asher

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