Shemuel שְׁמוּאֵל
Simeonite leader for land allotment
Who is Shemuel in the Bible?
Shemuel, son of Ammihud, was a leader of the tribe of Simeon appointed to represent his tribe during the allotment of the Promised Land to the Israelites (Numbers 34:20). He served alongside Eleazar the priest and Joshua in the critical task of dividing the land of Canaan among the nine and a half tribes that settled west of the Jordan River. His designation as the Simeonite representative underscores his significant leadership role within his tribe and his responsibility to ensure fair land distribution among his people. Shemuel's appointment illustrates the structured process God ordained for distributing the inheritance of the Promised Land and the important role tribal leaders played in this foundational moment of Israel's settlement in Canaan.
Biography
Shemuel, the son of Ammihud, was a leader of the tribe of Simeon during the time of the allotment of the Promised Land. In Num.34.20, he is designated as the representative of his tribe who would assist Eleazar the priest and Joshua in dividing the land of Canaan among the nine and a half tribes settling west of the Jordan River. This appointment highlights Shemuel's leadership role within the tribe of Simeon and his responsibility in ensuring a fair distribution of the land inheritance among his people.
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In Scripture
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- Numbers 34:20
"Shemuel son of Ammihud from the tribe of Simeon;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׁמוּאֵל | šĕmûʾēl | Shemuël , the name of three Israelites |