Simeon
Jacob's second son
Simeon is a biblical name borne by several figures, most notably the second son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
In the New Testament, Simeon is the devout man who recognizes the infant Jesus at the Temple.
The name remains in use today, though Simon is the more common modern form.
Levi
Hebrew name, "attached"
- JudahPatriarch and namesake tribe
- BenjaminHebrew-origin masculine name
- ReubenEldest of twelve brothers
Dan · Asher · Joseph · Jacob · Leah · territory · Beersheba · inheritance · allotment · clan
Niger
West African republic
blessing · temple · presentation · devout · Holy Spirit · Luke · Jerusalem · infant · salvation · prophecy