Numbers 2:12

Verse

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

And nearest to him, the tribe of Simeon, with Shelumiel, the son of Zurishaddai, as their chief.

Free Bible Version

The tribe of Simeon will camp next to them. Their leader is Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai,

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

One Unity Resource Bible

“Those who encamp next to him shall be the tribe of Simeon [Hearing]. The prince of the children of Simeon [Hearing] shall be Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai [My rock almighty].

Translation for Translators

Shelumiel, the son of Zurishaddai, will be the leader of the 59,300 men of the tribe of Simeon.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Simeon is camping next to Reuben. The leader of the people of Simeon is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

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.

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;

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.

Summary

In Numbers 2:12, the tribe of Simeon is assigned to camp on the south side of the tabernacle, along with the tribe of Reuben and under the leadership of Elizur son of Shedeur. This positioning signifies the organization and orderliness of the Israelite camp as they journeyed through the wilderness. Each tribe had a specific place and role to play in the community, highlighting the importance of unity, cooperation, and obedience to God's instructions. This verse demonstrates God's sovereignty and intentionality in orchestrating the arrangement of His people for their protection, provision, and worship.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

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 thought to agree together; and Reuben being the eldest brother, and the eldest of all Jacob's sons, Simeon would not grudge to pitch under him: and the captain of the children of Simeon shall be Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai; of whom see Num 1:6.