Shimon שִׁימוֹן

Male Tribe of Judah(?) H7889 1 book

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

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 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

Shimon

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

rath (shimrath; Samarath): The last of nine sons of Shimei of the tribe of Benjamin (1Ch 8:21).

shim'-ri (shimri; various forms in