Simeon (The Son of Jacob)

Simeon is the second son of Jacob and Leah. He is one of the forefathers of the people of Israel. Together with his brother Levi, Simeon murders all the men in the city of Shechem in revenge for the rape of their sister Dinah.

The Name Simeon

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