Who was Simeon son of Jacob?
Simeon was a son of Jacob and Leah. His name later became the name of a tribe of Israel. He is different from Simeon who met the infant Jesus in the temple.
The family record names Simeon's birth, while later accounts describe serious family conflict. Keeping his identity clear helps avoid borrowing a different Simeon's story.
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