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Simeon or even '''Shim'in (שִׁמְעוֹן) occurs as Hebrew title meaning "Hearkening; listening", Standard Hebrew Šimʿon, Tiberian Hebrew Šimʿôn''') The Greek form of the name is Simon. A Russian form is "Semyon" (Семён).

A biblical Simeon was of the twelve sons of Jacob the Patriarch. He was Jacob's 2nd boy overall & his 2nd by Leah.

More guiding light bearers of the title Simeon include: Simon of Trent Simeon of Jerusalem, bishop and cousin-german of Jesus Simeon I of Bulgaria, a medieval Bulgarian tsar. Simeon II of Bulgaria, the go Bulgarian tsar before Communist government Simeon Stylites, a 5th century monk Simeon, a member of the musical organisation The Silver Apples.

Besides: Tribe of Simeon

Catholic Encyclopedia: Simeon
Commentary on the son of Jacob from the traditional Catholic perspective.

Simeon
Profile of the son of Jacob from a joint Lutheran and Catholic bible study project.

Jewish Encyclopedia: Simeon
Overview of the second son of Jacob from the traditional Jewish perspective, including rabbinic commentary and apocrypha.

Jewish Virtual Library: Simeon
Brief profile of the Israelite tribal head, with links to pertinent Torah passages.

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