Simeon (Person)

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).

See also Simeon, Tribe of.

A 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).

An ancestor of Jesus in Luke’s family list (Luke 3:30).

See Ancestry of Jesus Christ.

One 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.

A reference to Simon Peter in Acts 15:14.

See Peter, The Apostle.