Simeon

Simeon in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(heard). 1. The second of Jacob's son by Leah. His birth is recorded in Ge 29:33 The first group of Jacob's children consists, besides Simeon, of the three other sons of Leah -- Reuben, Levi, Judah. Besides the massacre of Shechem, Ge 34:25 the only personal incident related of Simeon is the fact of his being selected by Joseph as the hostage ...

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