(Simeon). (1) Several distinguished Jews bore this name during the Maccabean period. (2) A native of Samaria and famous sorcerer, who professed Christ for mercenary purposes (Acts 8:9-24). (3) Simon Peter (Matt. 4:18). [PETER.] (4) Simon the Canaanite, or Simon Zelotes, was a member of the party of Zealots who advocated the Jewish ritual, and an apostle (Matt. 10:4). (5) Simon the brother of Jesus (Matt. 13:55; Mark 6:3). (6) Simon the Pharisee, in whose house a woman anointed the feet of Jesus (Luke 7:36-50). (7) Simon, the leper of Bethany (Matt. 26:6). (8) Simon of Cyrene, who was compelled to bear Christ’s cross (Matt. 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26). (9) The tanner of Joppa with whom Peter lodged (Acts 9:43). (10) Simon the father of Judas Iscariot (John 6:71; 13:2,26).