The second of the 12 sons of Jacob (Genesis 35:23; 1 Chronicles 2:1). He was the second son borne to him by Leah (Genesis 29:33). Simeon fathered six sons (Exodus 6:15). He settled his family in Egypt with Jacob and his brothers (Exodus 1:2). He was the founder of the Simeonites (Numbers 26:12–14). He also founded one of the 12 tribes of Israel (Numbers 1:23). He is remembered most for his revenge on the men of Shechem because of Dinah’s rape (Genesis 34:25).
→ View encyclopedia entryA pious Jew living in Jerusalem who was assured that he would not die before he saw the promised Messiah. The Holy Spirit led Simeon to the temple. There, he met Mary and Joseph. He held Jesus and prophesied about the Messiah's mission. (Luke 2:25–35).
→ View encyclopedia entryAn ancestor of Jesus in Luke’s family list (Luke 3:30).
→ View encyclopedia entryOne of five prophets and teachers mentioned in Acts 13:1 who was serving in the church of Antioch. Simeon was surnamed Niger and was perhaps from Africa. Symeon is a better reading of the Greek in this text.
→ View encyclopedia entryA reference to Simon Peter in Acts 15:14.
→ View encyclopedia entry
Simeon (Person)
This term has multiple meanings in the Bible:
From Tyndale Bible Dictionary, adapted by Mission Mutual. CC BY-SA 4.0.