Shimri

Shimri was a Levite gatekeeper during David's reign and the son of Hosah.

The name Shimri means “thorn; dregs”

MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 26:10; only referred to as Shimri (שִׁמְרִי); son of Hosah; a brother of Hilkiah, Tebaliah and Zechariah.

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Hosah
Siblings: Hilkiah Tebaliah Zechariah

Alternative names

שִׁמְרִיShimri

Mentions

1 Chronicles 26:10
Hosah the Merarite also had sons: Shimri the first (although he was not the firstborn, his father had appointed him as the first),