shim.on identifies Simeon as an individual and, more often, the tribe and descendants bearing that name.

The noun proper is used predominantly for the tribal body called Simeon, including its families, leaders, allotment, and territorial placement. It also identifies individual bearers of the name, especially Jacob’s son in narrative and family lists.

1. The tribe, families, and territorial group · dominant

   The proper noun identifies a collective descent group: in Numbers 1:22 the APB renders a census heading for “The sons of Simeon,” and in Numbers 2:12 it names the tribe that camps with its leader. In Joshua 19:1 the APB renders both the tribe and its families in connection with an inheritance, while Ezekiel 48:24 places Simeon along a border.

   Numbers 1:22Numbers 2:12Joshua 19:1Joshua 19:92 Chronicles 15:9Ezekiel 48:24
2. An individual personal name · common

   The proper noun names Jacob’s son in Genesis 29:33, where the APB renders the naming of a newborn son. In Genesis 42:24 he is taken from among his brothers and bound, and Genesis 43:23 reports that he is brought out to them; Ezra 10:31 also lists a man named Simeon among the sons of Harim.

   Genesis 29:33Genesis 34:25Genesis 42:24Genesis 43:23Genesis 49:5Ezra 10:31

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB generally presents the name as “Simeon.” In tribal contexts it expands the surrounding clause with expressions such as “tribe of the sons of Simeon” or “sons of Simeon,”.