Given by: the angel of the presence, noting amid the list of the brothers' marriages that Simeon repented of his departure from the family's way and realigned himself with it. Given to: Moses on Sinai — repentance recorded as a deed, not a feeling.

For the book's first readers, under pressure to seal alliances with surrounding peoples by marriage, Simeon's correction spoke directly: it is possible to turn back after a step away from covenant faithfulness — and honourable to do so.

And Simeon repented, and took a second wife from Mesopotamia as his brothers.

Four words carry the model: 'And Simeon repented' — and the proof follows at once, as he corrects his course to walk as his brothers had.

Jubilees 34:21

Your Spirit

Loves God

Loves Neighbor

Your Body

Moral Behaviour