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Shimei

Shimei was a Benjamite descendant of Shimei, the son of Elpaal.

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

MaleTribe of BenjaminDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 8:21; only referred to as Shimei (שִׁמְעִי); father of Jakim, Zichri, Zabdi, Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel, Adaiah, Beraiah and Shimrath.

Glossary entries

Shimei Shimhi

Family members

Children

Adaiah Beraiah Eliel Elienai Jakim Shimrath Zabdi Zichri Zillethai

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. 1 Chronicles 8:21
    Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.