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Numbers 1:6 kjv — Of Simeon; Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

King James Version

"Of Simeon; Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai."

— Numbers 1:6, King James Version

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Numbers 1 — Context

3

From twenty years old and upward, all that are able to go forth to war in Israel: thou and Aaron shall number them by their armies.

4

And with you there shall be a man of every tribe; every one head of the house of his fathers.

5

And these are the names of the men that shall stand with you: of the tribe of Reuben; Elizur the son of Shedeur.

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Of Simeon; Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

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Of Judah; Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

8

Of Issachar; Nethaneel the son of Zuar.

9

Of Zebulun; Eliab the son of Helon.

Numbers 1:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 1:6 say?
Numbers 1:6 in the King James Version reads: “Of Simeon; Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.”
Where is Numbers 1:6 in the Bible?
Numbers 1:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 1, verse 6.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 1:6.
What translation should I read Numbers 1:6 in?
Numbers 1:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 1:6?
Numbers 1:6 reads (KJV): “Of Simeon; Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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