Meaning
Simeon is a Hebrew proper name meaning “hearing” or “heard.”
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, Simeon was the second son of Jacob and Leah.
He was the brother of Reuben, Levi, Judah, and the other sons of Jacob.
Simeon became the ancestor of the tribe of Simeon.
Key References
- Genesis 29:33
- Genesis 34:25-31
- Genesis 42:24
- Genesis 43:23
- Genesis 49:5-7
- Exodus 1:2
- Numbers 1:22-23
- Numbers 25:14
- Numbers 26:12-14
- Joshua 19:1-9
Related Terms
- Jacob
- Leah
- Levi
- Tribe of Simeon
- Dinah