Zimmah זִמָּה

Male Tribe of Levi H2155G 1 book

Levite, son of Shimei, descendant of Gershon

Biography

Zimmah was a Levite mentioned in the genealogies of the Gershonites in 1 Chronicles 6. He was the son of Shimei and is listed among the descendants of Gershon, one of the three main divisions of the Levites. The Gershonites were responsible for the care and transportation of the tabernacle curtains, coverings, and related items during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings. In the organization of the Levitical duties during the time of King David, the Gershonites were given specific roles in the service of the tabernacle and, later, the temple. The mention of Zimmah in the genealogical record highlights the importance of the Levitical lineage and their assigned duties in maintaining the worship practices of ancient Israel. However, no further details are provided about Zimmah's specific role or contributions within the Gershonite clan.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 2 verses
  • 1 Chronicles 6:20

    "Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,"

  • 1 Chronicles 6:42

    "the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,"

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew זִמָּה H2155G
Encyclopedia Article

Zimmah

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

tis, Chronicles, 130, 134 ff.

zim'-ran (zimran, from zemer, "wild sheep" or "wild goat," the ending -an being gentilic; Skinner, Genesis, 350): Son of Abraham and Keturah (Ge 25:2;