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Zurishaddai

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Zurishaddai was the father of Shelumiel, a leader of the tribe of Simeon during the wilderness wanderings.

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Zurishaddai Zurishaddai was an Israelite of the tribe of Simeon. He was the father of Shelumiel, who was chosen as the leader of the tribe of Simeon during the census and organization of Israel in the wilderness (Num.1.6; 2.12). Shelumiel presented the offering for the tribe of Simeon at the dedication of the tabernacle (Num.7.36,41) and led the tribe in the order of march through the wilderness (Num.10.19).

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Zurishaddai Easton Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)

Rock of the Almighty, the father of Shelumiel, who was chief of the tribe of Simeon when Israel was encamped at Sinai (Num. 1:6; 2:12).

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Zurishaddai Smith Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)

(my rock is the Almighty), father of Shelumiel, the chief of the tribe of Simeon at the time of the exodus. (Numbers 1:6; 2:12; 7:36,41; 10:19)

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Zurishaddai Hitchcock Hitchcock’s Bible Names Dictionary (1869)

the Almighty is my rock and strength

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Zurishaddai Hastings Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible (1898)

ZU'RISHAD'DAI (my rock is the Almighty), the father of the chief of Simeon at the time of the Exodus. Num 1:6; Num 2:12; Acts 7:36, John 7:41; Isa 10:19.

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Zurishaddai Schaff Schaff’s Dictionary of the Bible

ZU'RISHAD'DAI (my rock is the Almighty), the father of the chief of Simeon at the time of the Exodus. Num 1:6; Num 2:12; Acts 7:36, John 7:41; Isa 10:19.

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Where Zurishaddai appears

5 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6701

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