Zurishaddai
צוּרִישַׁדַּי/zoor-ih-SHAD-eye/
“My rock is the Almighty”
Summary
The father of Shelumiel, who was the prince of the tribe of Simeon during the wilderness wanderings.
☩Identity
Zurishaddai is known only as the father of Shelumiel, who represented the tribe of Simeon in the census and organization of Israel at Sinai. Shelumiel presented the offering for Simeon at the dedication of the tabernacle and led his tribe's march through the wilderness.
Key verses:Numbers 1:6Numbers 2:12Numbers 7:36
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Zurishaddai," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. X (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Zurishaddai," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. V (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).