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Shimei שִׁמְעִי

Male Tribe of Levi H8096G 4 books

Son of Gershon and grandson of Levi.

Biography

Shimei was the son of Gershon and the grandson of Levi (Num. 3:18; Ex. 6:17; 1 Ch. 6:17). He was one of the three main divisions of the Levites, along with the descendants of Kohath and Merari. The Shimites, his descendants, formed a clan within the Levites (Num. 3:21) and were responsible for various duties in the tabernacle and temple service. In the time of David, the Shimites were among the Levites appointed to serve in the house of the Lord (1 Ch. 23:7, 10). The clan of Shimei is also mentioned in the prophetic vision of Zechariah, where they are listed among the Levitical families that will mourn and seek cleansing from sin (Zec. 12:13).

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In Scripture

4 biblical books ; 1 with study content
Numbers 2 verses
  • Numbers 3:18

    "These are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei."

  • Numbers 3:21

    "Of Gershon was the family of the Libnites, and the family of the Shimeites. These are the families of the Gershonites."

1 Chronicles 3 verses
  • 1 Chronicles 6:17

    "These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei."

  • 1 Chronicles 23:7

    "Of the Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei."

  • 1 Chronicles 23:10

    "The sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zina, Jeush, and Beriah. These four were the sons of Shimei."

Exodus 1 verse Study available
  • Exodus 6:17

    "The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, according to their families."

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Zechariah 1 verse
  • Zechariah 12:13

    "the family of the house of Levi apart, and their wives apart; the family of the Shimeites apart, and their wives apart;"

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew שִׁמְעִי H8096G
(same form as previous) Hebrew שִׁמְעִי H8096G
Group Hebrew שִׁמְעִי H8097
(same form as previous) Hebrew שִׁמְעִי H8097