Shimei

Shimei was a descendant of Reuben and the son of Gog, mentioned in the genealogy of the Reubenites.

The name Shimei means “Shimi, that hears or obeys; my reputation; my fame”

MaleTribe of ReubenDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 5:4; only referred to as Shimei (שִׁמְעִי); a son of Gog; father of Micah.

Glossary entries

Shimei

Family members

Father

Gog

Children

Micah

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. The descendants of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,