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| − | ''' Simeon''' was the second son of [[Jacob]] and [[Leah]] and the founder of the [[Tribe of Simeon]] one of the [[Twelve tribes of Israel]] as recounted in the book of [[Genesis]] in the [[Bible]]. Jacob's "blessing" on his second born son denounced him for killing in anger and said his | + | ''' Simeon''' was the second son of [[Jacob]] and [[Leah]] and the founder of the [[Tribe of Simeon]], one of the [[Twelve tribes of Israel]], as recounted in the book of [[Genesis]] in the [[Bible]]. Jacob's "blessing" on his second born son denounced him for killing in anger and said his descendants would be scattered in the nation of Israel. (Gen 49:5-7) |
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Revision as of 01:42, January 14, 2008
Simeon was the second son of Jacob and Leah and the founder of the Tribe of Simeon, one of the Twelve tribes of Israel, as recounted in the book of Genesis in the Bible. Jacob's "blessing" on his second born son denounced him for killing in anger and said his descendants would be scattered in the nation of Israel. (Gen 49:5-7)