a_wife_of_Simeon
Wife of Simeon, the son of Jacob.
Who is a_wife_of_Simeon in the Bible?
Simeon's wife is an unnamed woman mentioned in Genesis 46:10 as part of the genealogy of Jacob's family during their descent into Egypt. She is identified only through her relationship to Simeon, one of Jacob's twelve sons, and through the sons she bore him, including Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul. The text indicates that Shaul was the son of a Canaanite woman, suggesting that Simeon married a woman from the indigenous Canaanite population. Though no personal details about her are provided in Scripture, her inclusion in the genealogical record serves to document the family line of Simeon and illustrates the growth of Jacob's descendants as they entered Egypt during the time of Joseph.
Biography
A wife of Simeon, the son of Israel (or 'Jacob'), is mentioned in Gen.46.10 as part of the genealogy of Jacob's family. The passage lists the descendants of Jacob who came with him to Egypt during the time of Joseph. Simeon, one of Jacob's twelve sons, is mentioned along with his sons Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul. The text also notes that Shaul was the son of a Canaanite woman, implying that Simeon had married a Canaanite wife. No further details about Simeon's wife are provided in the biblical text, and she remains unnamed. The mention of Simeon's wife in the genealogy serves to provide a complete record of Jacob's family and their descendants, highlighting the growth of the Israelite people even before their settlement in Egypt.
Family
Offspring
- Jemuel Tribe of SimeonSon of SimeonSon of Simeon, also known as Nemuel.View full profile →
- Jamin Tribe of JudahSon of RamSon of Ram, descendant of JudahView full profile →
- Ohad Tribe of SimeonSon of SimeonSon of SimeonView full profile →
- Jachin MaleHead of a priestly division during David's reign.View full profile →
- Zerah Tribe of LeviSon of IddoLevite of the Gershonite clanView full profile →
In Scripture
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- Genesis 46:10
"The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mentioned | Hebrew | šimĕʿwōn | Shimon , one of Jacob's sons, also the tribe descended from him |