Shimea שִׁמְעָא, שִׁמְעָה
Levite of the family of Merari during David's reign.
Who is Shimea in the Bible?
Shimea was a Levite of the Merari family who served during King David's reign, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 6:30. As a member of the priestly tribe of Levi, he would have been responsible for duties related to tabernacle or temple service, though the Bible does not specify his exact role. Shimea appears in the genealogical records of the Levites, which underscore the careful organization of worship and spiritual leadership during David's kingdom. His mention in these genealogies reflects the importance the biblical narrative places on documenting the lineage of those set apart for God's service.
Biography
Shimea was a Levite who belonged to the family of Merari (1 Ch. 6:30). He is mentioned in the genealogy of the Levites during the time of King David. As a Levite, he would have had duties related to the tabernacle or temple service, although his specific role is not elaborated upon in the text.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 6:30
"Shimea his son, Haggiah his son, and Asaiah his son."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שִׁמְעָא, שִׁמְעָה |
Shimea
aman; but in 2Sa 5:14; 1Ch 14:4, "Shammua").
(3) A Merarite Levite (1Ch 6:30, Codex Vaticanus Somea; Codex Alexandrinus Sama, Lucian, Samaa).
(4) A Gershonite Levite (1Ch 6:39 (24), Semaa).
shim'-e-a (shim'ah; Codex Vaticanus Semaa, Codex Alexandrinus Samea, Lucian, Samaa): A descendant of Jehiel, the "father" of Gibeon (1Ch 8:32); in 1C