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 2:12KJV
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Numbers 2:12 (KJV)

What does Numbers 2:12 mean?

Numbers 2:12 states that the tribe of Simeon was assigned to camp next to another tribe, and that their leader was Shelumiel, the son of Zurishaddai. This verse is part of a larger list detailing the arrangement of the Israelite tribes around the tabernacle during their time in the wilderness.

In this passage, God is giving Moses instructions about how the Israelites should set up their camp. Each tribe had a specific place and a designated leader. The mention of Shelumiel as the captain of Simeon’s tribe shows the organized structure and leadership among the people as they traveled together.