Bible Dictionary
Jemuel
Jemuel was the eldest son of Simeon. In parallel genealogical passages he is also called Nemuel.
Definition
Jemuel was the eldest son of Simeon. The meaning of the name is unknown. In parallel genealogical records, the same person or name appears as Nemuel.
Biblical Usage
Jemuel is listed among Simeon’s sons in Genesis and Exodus. The corresponding genealogies in Numbers and Chronicles use the form Nemuel.
Historical Background
The Syriac version preserves Jemuel in the relevant passages. The supplied material notes discussion over whether Jemuel or Nemuel represents the earlier form.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(day of God), the eldest son of Simeon. (Genesis 46:10; Exodus 6:15) (B.C. 1706.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>je-mu'-el (yemu'el, meaning unknown): A "son" of Simeon (Ge 46:10; Ex 6:15) = "Nemuel" in Nu 26:12; 1Ch 4:24.</p><p>The Syriac version has "Jemuel" in the 4 passages, but Gray (H P N, 307, note 6) thinks "Jemuel" is more probably a correction in Ge than "Nemuel" in Numbers.</p>