Shimon

Shimon was a son of Judah and a descendant of Caleb, mentioned in the genealogy of Judah.

The name Shimon means “providing well; fatness; oil”

MaleTribe of Judah(?)Divided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah(?) living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 4:20; only referred to as Shimon (שִׁימוֹן); father of Amnon, Rinnah, Ben-hanan, Tilon.

Glossary entries

Family members

Children: Amnon Ben-hanan Rinnah Tilon

Alternative names

שִׁימוֹןShimon

Mentions

1 Chronicles 4:20
The sons of Shimon: Amnon, Rinnah, Ben-hanan, and Tilon. The descendants of Ishi: Zoheth and Ben-zoheth.