Numbers 2:12

12 The tribe of Simeon will camp next to them, led by Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai.

Numbers 2:12 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 2:12

And those which pitch by him [shall be] the tribe of Simeon,
&c.] Under his standard, and on one side of it; Reuben and Simeon being brothers by the mother as well as the father's side, might well be thought to agree together; and Reuben being the eldest brother, and the eldest of all Jacob's sons, Simeon would not grudge to pitch under him:

and the captain of the children of Simeon [shall be] Shelumiel the son
of Zurishaddai;
of whom see ( Numbers 1:6 ) ( 7:36 ) .

Numbers 2:12 In-Context

10 To the south are the companies of the camp of Reuben under its flag, led by Elizur son of Shedeur.

11 His troops number 46,500.

12 The tribe of Simeon will camp next to them, led by Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai.

13 His troops number 59,300.

14 And the tribe of Gad is next to them, led by Eliasaph son of Deuel.