Third son of Jacob by Leah (Gen. 29: 34; Gen. 35: 23); his sons (Gen. 46: 11; Ex. 6: 16, 19; Num. 3: 17); his slaughter of the Shechemites (Gen. 34: 25-30); Jacob's curse on (Gen. 49: 5). See also Levites.

Son of Melchi (Luke 3: 24).

Son of Simeon (Luke 3: 29).

= Matthew (Mark 2: 14; Luke 5: 27, 29).