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Numbers 2:12 net — Those who will be camping next to them are the tribe of Simeon. The leader of the people of Simeon is Shelumiel son of…

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"Those who will be camping next to them are the tribe of Simeon. The leader of the people of Simeon is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai."

— Numbers 2:12, NET Bible

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Numbers 2 — Context

9

All those numbered of the camp of Judah, according to their divisions, are 186,400. They will travel at the front.

10

The Tribes on the South“On the south will be the divisions of the camp of Reuben under their standard. The leader of the people of Reuben is Elizur son of Shedeur.

11

Those numbered in his division are 46,500.

12

Those who will be camping next to them are the tribe of Simeon. The leader of the people of Simeon is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai.

13

Those numbered in his division are 59,300.

14

Next will be the tribe of Gad. The leader of the people of Gad is Eliasaph son of Deuel.

15

Those numbered in his division are 45,650.

Numbers 2:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 2:12 say?
Numbers 2:12 in the NET Bible reads: “Those who will be camping next to them are the tribe of Simeon. The leader of the people of Simeon is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai.”
Where is Numbers 2:12 in the Bible?
Numbers 2:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 2, verse 12.
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 2:12.
What translation should I read Numbers 2:12 in?
Numbers 2:12 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 2:12?
Numbers 2:12 reads (NET): “Those who will be camping next to them are the tribe of Simeon. The leader of the people of Simeon is Shelumiel 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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