Shimea
Shimea was a Levite singer appointed by David to lead worship in the temple.
MaleLeviteTribe of LeviDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A musician from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 6:39; only referred to as Shimea (שִׁמְעָא, שִׁמְעָה); a son of Michael; father of Berechiah.
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Alternative names
- שִׁמְעָא, שִׁמְעָהShimea
Mentions
- Heman’s kinsman was Asaph, who served at his right hand: Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,