Shimei שִׁמְעִי
Levite of the family of Ladan during David's reign.
Biography
Shimei was a Levite who belonged to the family of Ladan, also known as Libni (1 Ch. 6:42; 23:9). He lived during the reign of King David and is mentioned in the genealogies of the Levites. In 1Ch.23.9, Shimei is listed along with his brothers Shelomoth and Haziel as heads of their fathers' households. As Levites, they would have had responsibilities related to the service of the tabernacle or temple, although their specific duties are not detailed in the text.
Family
Offspring
- Zimmah Tribe of LeviSon of ShimeiLevite, son of Shimei, descendant of GershonView full profile →
- Shelomoth Tribe of LeviSon of ShimeiLevite descendants of ShimeiView full profile →
- Haziel Tribe of LeviSon of ShimeiA Levite of the family of Shimei.View full profile →
- Haran Tribe of LeviSon of ShimeiA Levite of the Shimei clan during David's reign.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 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. These were the heads of the fathers’ households of Ladan."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שִׁמְעִי | H8096V |