Simeon

Simeon is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus as the son of Judah and the father of Levi.

The name Simeon means “that hears or obeys; that is heard”

MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraNew Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Luke 3:30; only referred to as Simeon (Συμεών); a son of Judah; father of Levi.

Glossary entries

Simeon (Person)

Family members

Father: Judah
Children: Levi

Alternative names

ΣυμεώνSimeon

Mentions

Luke 3:30
…the son of Simeon, the son of Judah, the son of Joseph, the son of Jonam, the son of Eliakim,