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New International Version
The tribe of Simeon will camp next to them. The leader of the people of Simeon is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai.

New Living Translation
Simeon Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai 59,300

English Standard Version
And those to camp next to him shall be the tribe of Simeon, the chief of the people of Simeon being Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai,

Berean Standard Bible
The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai,

King James Bible
And those which pitch by himshall be the tribe of Simeon: and the captain of the children of Simeonshall be Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

New King James Version
“Those who camp next to himshall be the tribe of Simeon, and the leader of the children of Simeonshall be Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.”

New American Standard Bible
And those who camp next to himshall be the tribe of Simeon; and the leader of the sons of Simeon: Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai,

NASB 1995
“Those who camp next to him shall be the tribe of Simeon, and the leader of the sons of Simeon: Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai,

NASB 1977
“And those who camp next to himshall be the tribe of Simeon, and the leader of the sons of Simeon: Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai,

Legacy Standard Bible
And those who camp next to himshall be the tribe of Simeon, and the leader of the sons of Simeon: Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai,

Amplified Bible
Those who camp next to Reuben [on the south side] shall be the tribe of Simeon; and Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai shall lead the sons of Simeon,

Christian Standard Bible
The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai.

American Standard Version
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.

English Revised Version
And those that pitch next unto him shall be the tribe of Simeon: and the prince of the children of Simeon shall be Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Next to them will be the tribe of [Simeon]. The leader for the people of Simeon is Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai.

International Standard Version
"The tribe of Simeon is to camp beside Reuben. The leader of Simeon is to be Zurishaddai's son Shelumiel.

NET Bible
Those who will be camping next to them are the tribe of Simeon. The leader of the people of Simeon is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai.

New Heart English Bible
"Those who camp next to him shall be the tribe of Simeon. The prince of the people of Simeon shall be Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai,

World English Bible
“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.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And those encamping by him [are of] the tribe of Simeon; and the prince of the sons of Simeon [is] Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai;

Young's Literal Translation
And those encamping by him are of the tribe of Simeon; and the prince of the sons of Simeon is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai;

Smith's Literal Translation
And they encamping by him, the tribe of Simeon: and the chief for the sons of Simeon, Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Beside him camped they of the tribe of Simeon: whose prince was Salamiel the son of Surisaddai.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Beside him, those of the tribe of Simeon were encamped, whose leader was Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

New American Bible
Encamped beside it is the tribe of Simeon. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai,

New Revised Standard Version
And those to camp next to him shall be the tribe of Simeon. The leader of the Simeonites shall be Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai,

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And those who encamp by him shall be the tribe of Simeon; and the chief of the children of Simeon shall be Shelmuiel the son of Zurishaddai.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they who camp with the tribe of Shemon and the Ruler of the sons of Shemon: Shelemuil son of Tsurishadi.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
and those that pitch next unto him shall be the tribe of Simeon; the prince of the children of Simeon being Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they that encamp next to himshall be of the tribe of Symeon, and the prince of the sons of Symeonshall be Salamiel the son of Surisadai.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Order of the Camps
…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.…

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Cross References

Genesis 49:14-15
Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds. / He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant.

Deuteronomy 33:18-19
Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”

Joshua 19:17-23
The fourth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Issachar: / Their territory included Jezreel, Chesulloth, Shunem, / Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath, ...

Judges 5:15
The princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and Issachar was with Barak, rushing into the valley at his heels. In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision.

1 Chronicles 12:32
From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.

1 Kings 4:12
Baana son of Ahilud in Taanach, in Megiddo, and in all of Beth-shean next to Zarethan below Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah and on past Jokmeam;

2 Chronicles 30:18
A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, provide atonement for everyone

Ezekiel 48:25
Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west.

Revelation 7:7
from the tribe of Simeon 12,000, from the tribe of Levi 12,000, from the tribe of Issachar 12,000,

Matthew 10:2-4
These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; / Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.

Luke 6:13-16
When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles: / Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; / Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot; ...

Acts 1:13
When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.

Romans 11:1
I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.

Philippians 3:5
circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;

Hebrews 7:13-14
He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. / For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.

Treasury of Scripture

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.

Shelumiel

Numbers 1:6
Of Simeon; Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

Numbers 7:36,41
On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon,did offer: …

Numbers 10:19
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Simeonwas Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

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Numbers 2

1.The order of the tribes in their tents.

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The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it.
The arrangement of the Israelite camp around the Tabernacle was divinely ordained, with each tribe having a specific position. Simeon was positioned on the south side, next to the tribe of Reuben. This placement reflects the order and structure God desired for His people, emphasizing unity and organization. The tribe of Simeon, descended from Jacob's second son by Leah, had a history marked by both zeal and violence, as seen inGenesis 34 with the incident at Shechem. Their position in the camp may symbolize their role in the community and their relationship with the other tribes. The strategic placement also facilitated communication and defense, as the tribes were organized into groups that could quickly mobilize.

The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai,
Shelumiel, whose name means "friend of God" or "at peace with God," was the appointed leader of the tribe of Simeon during the wilderness period. His father's name, Zurishaddai, means "my rock is the Almighty," indicating a heritage of faith and reliance on God. Leaders like Shelumiel were responsible for representing their tribes, making decisions, and ensuring the tribe's adherence to God's commands. This leadership structure was crucial for maintaining order and facilitating the journey to the Promised Land. The mention of specific leaders underscores the importance of accountability and the role of godly leadership in guiding the people. The genealogical detail also connects the narrative to the broader history of Israel, emphasizing continuity and the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Tribe of Simeon
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Simeon, the second son of Jacob and Leah. Known for its role in the early history of Israel, the tribe was allocated land in the southern part of Canaan.

2.Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai
The leader of the tribe of Simeon during the wilderness period. His name means "Friend of God" or "God is my peace," indicating a relationship with God.

3.Camp Arrangement
The Israelites were instructed to camp in a specific order around the Tabernacle, with each tribe having a designated position. This arrangement was both practical for organization and symbolic of God's order and presence among His people.

Teaching Points

God's Order and Structure
The arrangement of the tribes around the Tabernacle demonstrates God's desire for order and structure in the community of believers. This can be applied to our lives by seeking God's guidance in organizing our personal and communal lives.

Leadership and Responsibility
Shelumiel's role as a leader highlights the importance of godly leadership. Leaders are called to guide their people with integrity and faithfulness, reflecting God's character.

Redemption and Hope
Despite the tribe of Simeon's past, their inclusion in the camp arrangement and later in Revelation signifies God's redemptive power. No past sin is too great for God's forgiveness and restoration.

Community and Unity
The positioning of the tribes around the Tabernacle emphasizes the importance of community and unity among God's people. We are called to live in harmony, supporting one another in our spiritual journey.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Numbers 2:12?

2.How does Numbers 2:12 illustrate God's order in the Israelite camp?

3.What can we learn about obedience from Zebulun's placement in Numbers 2:12?

4.How does Zebulun's position relate to their role in later biblical events?

5.How can we apply the principle of divine order in our church community?

6.What does Zebulun's alignment with Judah and Issachar teach about unity in faith?

7.What is the significance of Simeon's camp placement in Numbers 2:12?

8.How does Numbers 2:12 reflect God's order and organization?

9.Why was Simeon positioned next to Reuben in Numbers 2:12?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 2?

11.How can we gain wisdom to number our days?

12.God sent his prophet to threaten David with how many years of famine? Seven (2 Samuel 24:13) Three (I Chronicles 21:12)

13.2 Chronicles 13:3 - How historically plausible is an army of 400,000 under Abijah's command at that time?

14.How could 2 Chronicles 35:7's massive number of sacrificed animals (30,000 lambs and goats) be logistically and historically feasible?

What Does Numbers 2:12 Mean

The tribe of Simeon

• Origin: Leah named her second son Simeon saying, “Because the LORD heard that I am unloved, He has given me this son also” (Genesis 29:33).

• Character sketch: Jacob’s later prophecy, “Simeon and Levi are brothers; their swords are weapons of violence” (Genesis 49:5–7), foretold a turbulent future. Yet God still granted the tribe a place in His ordered camp.

• Size and strength: In the first census Simeon counted 59,300 fighting men (Numbers 1:23), showing substantial national significance despite past failings.

• Cross-tribal partnership: Simeon often appears with Judah (Joshua 19:1) or with Levi in judgment (Genesis 49:5), reminding us that God weaves flawed people into His larger redemptive plan.

Will camp next to it

• Context of “it”: “On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben” (Numbers 2:10). Simeon’s placement immediately beside Reuben under the same banner created a three-tribe formation (Reuben, Simeon, Gad) surrounding the tabernacle.

• Lessons in order: God’s meticulous arrangement echoes1 Corinthians 14:40, “everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner.” His people do not wander aimlessly; they live, move, and worship according to His design.

• Protection and presence: Camping around the tabernacle kept every tribe equidistant from God’s dwelling (Numbers 2:2). Proximity to Reuben’s standard meant Simeon shared in the privilege of guarding the southern flank and processing second in the marching order (Numbers 10:18-19).

The leader of the Simeonites

• Role: Each tribe had “one man from each tribe, the head of his household” (Numbers 1:4). These leaders represented their people before Moses and before God, carrying authority and accountability.

• Spiritual application:Hebrews 13:17 calls believers to respect leaders who “keep watch over your souls.” Leadership in Israel foreshadows pastoral care in the church—servant leadership under God’s command.

• Stability: Even tribes with troubled histories need godly oversight. Simeon’s leader ensured obedience to camp arrangements, participation in offerings (Numbers 7:36), and readiness for war (Numbers 10:19).

Is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai

• Faithful presence: Shelumiel appears repeatedly (Numbers 1:6; 7:36; 10:19), indicating consistent service from Sinai onward. Nothing scandalous is recorded of him—silence that often signals steady faithfulness.

• Name legacy: While Scripture gives no narrative details, his inclusion shows God’s recognition of every obedient servant, no matter how briefly mentioned (cf.Hebrews 6:10).

• Household heritage: “Son of Zurishaddai” roots Shelumiel in a family that acknowledged “Shaddai”—“Almighty”—in its very name, hinting at generational reverence for God.

summary

Numbers 2:12 sets Simeon beside Reuben on the south, under the care of Shelumiel. The verse displays God’s precise order, His inclusion of imperfect tribes, and His use of faithful leaders to safeguard both camp and covenant. By honoring that arrangement today, we remember that our place, our neighbors, and our leaders are all assigned for God’s glory and our good.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

The tribe
מַטֵּ֣ה(maṭ·ṭêh)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294:A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Simeon
שִׁמְע֑וֹן(šim·‘ō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8095:Simeon -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe, also an Israelite with a foreign wife

will camp
וְהַחוֹנִ֥ם(wə·ha·ḥō·w·nim)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 2583:To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp

next to it.
עָלָ֖יו(‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

The leader
וְנָשִׂיא֙(wə·nā·śî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5387:An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist

of the Simeonites
לִבְנֵ֣י(liḇ·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121:A son

is Shelumiel
שְׁלֻמִיאֵ֖ל(šə·lu·mî·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8017:Shelumiel -- 'peace of God', a Simeonite

son
בֶּן־(ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121:A son

of Zurishaddai,
שַׁדָּֽי׃(šad·dāy)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6701:Zurishaddai -- 'my rock is the Almighty', a Simeonite

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OT Law: Numbers 2:12 Those who encamp next to him shall (Nu Num.)