Shelumiel was an Israelite from the tribe of Asher. His son Ahihud was appointed as tribal prince for Asher, responsible for distributing the inherited land in Canaan after the conquest. Shelumiel is mentioned in connection with the land distribution under Joshua's leadership.
The Lord gave Moses a command to appoint leaders from each tribe who would distribute inherited land in Canaan, which directly affected Shelumiel's family.
The boundaries of the promised land were set by God, and the tribal princes, including Shelumiel's son, were given responsibility for assigning territories.
2Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, this is the land that will fall to you as your inheritance — the land of Canaan with its boundaries.
3Your southern side shall run from the Wilderness of Zin along the border of Edom. Your southern boundary shall begin at the end of the Salt Sea on the east,
4then turn south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continue on to Zin, and end south of Kadesh Barnea. From there it shall go on to Hazar Addar and pass over to Azmon,
11The boundary shall go down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain and continue down until it touches the eastern slope of the Sea of Kinnereth.
27It then turned east toward Beth Dagon, touched Zebulun and the Valley of Iphtah El, and went north to Beth Emek and Neiel, passing Cabul on the left.
29The border then turned back toward Ramah and went to the fortified city of Tyre, turned toward Hosah, and came out at the sea in the region of Aczib,