In the Old Testament, the second son of Jacob and his wife Leah (Gen. 29: 33; 35: 23; Ex. 1: 2). He joined Levi in the massacre of the Shechemites (Gen. 34: 25-31). Jacob's prophecy concerning Simeon is found in Genesis 49: 5-7.

The tribe of Simeon: The descendants of Simeon often dwelt with the tribe of Judah and within the borders of the kingdom of Judah (Josh. 19: 1-9; 1 Chr. 4: 24-33). The tribe of Simeon joined Judah in battle against the Canaanites (Judg. 1: 3, 17). They also later joined David's armies (1 Chr. 12: 25).