Shimei

Shimei was a Levite of the family of Ladan who served during King David's reign.

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

MaleLeviteTribe of LeviDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 6:39; only referred to as Shimei (שִׁמְעִי); a son of Jehiel; father of Zimmah, Shelomith, Haziel, Haran.

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Family members

Father: Jehiel
Children: Haran Haziel Shelomoth Zimmah

Alternative names

שִׁמְעִיShimei

Mentions

1 Chronicles 6:42
…the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,
1 Chronicles 23:9
The sons of Shimei: Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran—three in all. These were the heads of the families of Ladan.