Simeon

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Simeon in the Bible

Righteous man who saw the infant Jesus

A righteous man in Jerusalem who blessed God upon seeing the infant Jesus. Primary biblical coverage: Luke 2.

AT A GLANCE

Simeon at a Glance

TestamentNew Testament
First AppearanceLuke 2:25
Last AppearanceLuke 2:35
Known ForA righteous man in Jerusalem who blessed God upon seeing the infant Jesus.
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