Shimei
Shimei was a Levite who assisted in purifying the temple during the reign of King Hezekiah.
The name Shimei means “Shimi, that hears or obeys; my reputation; my fame”
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 2 Chronicles 29:14; only referred to as Shimei (שִׁמְעִי); son of Heman; a brother of Jehuel.
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Alternative names
- שִׁמְעִיShimei
Mentions
- Jehiel and Shimei from the Hemanites; and Shemaiah and Uzziel from the Jeduthunites.