Shimon שִׁימוֹן
Son of Judah and descendant of Caleb.
Biography
Shimon is mentioned in 1Ch.4.20 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. He is listed as one of the sons of Judah and a descendant of Caleb, the son of Hur. The genealogy in this chapter traces the lineage of several prominent families within the tribe of Judah, highlighting their descendants and their settlements. Apart from being mentioned in this genealogical record, no other details about Shimon's life or role within the tribe are provided in the Bible.
Family
Offspring
- Amnon Tribe of Judah(?)Son of ShimonSon of Shimon, descendant of JudahView full profile →
- Rinnah Tribe of Judah(?)Son of ShimonSon of Shimon, of the tribe of JudahView full profile →
- Ben-hanan Tribe of Judah(?)Son of ShimonDescendant of JudahView full profile →
- Tilon Tribe of Judah(?)Son of ShimonSon of Shimon from the tribe of JudahView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:20
"The sons of Shimon: Amnon, Rinnah, Ben Hanan, and Tilon. The sons of Ishi: Zoheth, and Ben Zoheth."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שִׁימוֹן | H7889 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)