Simeon

Biblical Figures

Simeon was the second son of Jacob and Leah. After his sister was kidnapped and raped by Shechem, he and his brother Levi went on a rampage against their city. Because of his rash actions, he was cursed by his father so that his descendants would be scattered. He was the founder of the Tribe of Simeon.

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Stamp of Israel - Tribes, Inscription on tab: "The tribes of Israel together" Deuteronomy 33 5. Israeli postage stamp catalog, Catalog Number: 144, Issued on January 10, 1956, Designer: G. Hamori.