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SIMEON
1.Son of Jacob and Leah (Gn 29:33); with Levi, avenged Dinah’s rape by Shechem (34:25-31; 49:5); held as hostage by Joseph (42:24). Tribe with territory within Judah (Jos 19:1-9; Jdg 1:3,17).
2.Devout Jew who blessed the baby Jesus (Lk 2:25-35).