Bible Dictionary
Shelumiel
Shelumiel was the son of Zurishaddai and the prince of the tribe of Simeon during the wilderness period. He represented Simeon in Israel’s numbering and offerings.
Definition
Shelumiel, whose name is interpreted as “at peace with God” or “my friend is God,” was the son of Zurishaddai and prince of Simeon during the exodus period.
Biblical Usage
Shelumiel represented Simeon in Israel’s numbering, tribal arrangements, offerings, and wilderness journeys. He is also called Salamiel in the genealogy of Judith.
Historical Background
The interpretation and punctuation of the name are uncertain. The Greek form is Salamiel.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(friend of God), the son of Zurishaddai, and prince of the tribe of Simeon at the time of the exodus. (Numbers 1:6; 2:12; 7:36,41; 10:19) (B.C. 1431.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>she-lu'-mi-el (shelumi'el; both the punctuation and interpretation are in doubt. Massoretic Text punctuates the first element as a passive participle; the use of the participle in compounds is common in Assyrian but rare in Heb (compare Gray, HPN, 200). The meaning of the present form, if it be correct, is "at peace with God" (Hommel, Ancient Hebrew Tradition, 200, "my friend is God"). Septuagint reads Salamiel: Prince of the tribe of Simeon (Nu 1:6; 2:12; 7:36,41; 10:19). The genealogy of Judith (8:1) is carried back to this Shelumiel or Shelamiel, called there "Salamiel."</p><p>Horace J. Wolf</p>