במדבר, פרק ז׳, פסוק ל״ו

On the fifth day of the Tabernacle dedication, the offerings are presented by Shlumiel the son of Tzurishaddai, the leader of the tribe of Simeon. His very identity carries deep historical and symbolic weight, quietly reflecting the turbulent past and the severe crises faced by his people [אור החיים].

Being named Shlumiel serves as a living reminder that God exacted payment for Simeon's past transgressions. These offenses include the tribe's early involvement in the selling of Joseph—an act that ultimately led to Simeon being imprisoned in an Egyptian guardhouse—as well as the tragic sin later committed by Zimri. At the same time, his father's name, Tzurishaddai, offers a profound message of resolution and mercy. It signifies the end of this divine punishment, representing the moment God declared that the destruction had gone far enough, ultimately halting the devastating plague that had struck the tribe.