Zurishaddai was the father of Shelumiel, who was the leader of the tribe of Simeon during the wilderness wanderings. He is mentioned in connection with the census and the offerings at the dedication of the tabernacle. His significance lies in his role as the ancestor of one of the tribal leaders of Israel.
Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai, was given a specific place in the camp arrangement as the leader of the tribe of Simeon on the south side of the tabernacle.
37His offering was one silver plate weighing a hundred and thirty shekels and one silver basin of seventy shekels, by the sanctuary shekel, both of them filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;
41and for the fellowship offering, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai.
Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai, was appointed as the leader over the military division of the tribe of Simeon when the Israelites broke camp from Sinai.