Jemuel יְמוּאֵל
Son of Simeon, also known as Nemuel.
Who is Jemuel in the Bible?
Jemuel, also known as Nemuel, was one of the sons of Simeon, the second son of Jacob and Leah, as recorded in Genesis 46:10 and Exodus 6:15. He is listed among Jacob's descendants who traveled to Egypt during the famine and appears in the wilderness census records, where his descendants are identified as the Nemuelite clan, indicating he was a founder of this family group within the tribe of Simeon. While the variations in his name may reflect textual transmission differences across biblical manuscripts, Jemuel's significance lies primarily in his genealogical role as an ancestor of one of Simeon's major family divisions rather than in any specific historical events or actions recorded in Scripture.
Biography
Jemuel, also known as Nemuel, was one of the sons of Simeon, the second son of Israel (or 'Jacob') and Leah. He is mentioned in the lists of Jacob's descendants who went to Egypt during the famine and in the census of the Israelites in the wilderness. In Numbers, the descendants of Jemuel are referred to as the Nemuelite clan, indicating that he was the founder of this family group within the tribe of Simeon. The variations in his name (Jemuel and Nemuel) may be due to textual transmission or linguistic differences. Beyond these genealogical references, no further information is provided about Jemuel's life or role in the family history.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- 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 →
- Shaul Tribe of LeviSon of UzziahLevite descendant of KohathView full profile →
In Scripture
4 biblical books ; 2 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 46:10
"The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman."
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Exodus 1 verse
- Exodus 6:15
"The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman. These were the clans of Simeon."
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Numbers 1 verse
- Numbers 26:12
"These were the descendants of Simeon by their clans: The Nemuelite clan from Nemuel, the Jaminite clan from Jamin, the Jachinite clan from Jachin,"
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:24
"The descendants of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְמוּאֵל |
| Named | Hebrew | נְמוּאֵל |
| Group | Hebrew | נְמוּאֵלִי |
Jemuel
The Syriac version has "Jemuel" in the 4 passages, but Gray (H P N, 307, note 6) thinks "Jemuel" is more probably a correction in Ge than "Nemuel" in Numbers.
jep'-ard, jep'-ar-di: The Eng, word referred originally to a game where the chances were even (from OFr. jeu parti); transferred thence to designate any great risk. In the New Testament, represented by the G