Shimei
Shimei was a descendant of Judah through Mishma, mentioned in the genealogy of Judah's posterity.
The name Shimei means “Shimi, that hears or obeys; my reputation; my fame”
MaleTribe of SimeonDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A man from the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 4:26; only referred to as Shimei (שִׁמְעִי); a son of Zaccur.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- שִׁמְעִיShimei
Mentions
- The sons of Mishma: Hammuel, Zaccur, and Shimei.
- Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters, but his brothers did not have many children, so their whole clan did not become as numerous as the sons of Judah.