Shimei שִׁמְעִי
Son of Pedaiah and nephew of King Jeconiah.
Who is Shimei in the Bible?
Shimei was the son of Pedaiah and nephew of King Jeconiah, appearing in the genealogical records of David's royal descendants found in 1 Chronicles 3:19. He was the brother of Zerubbabel, who led the Jewish people in rebuilding the temple after the Babylonian exile. Mentioned as part of the post-exile lineage of King Jeconiah, Shimei represents the continuation of David's kingly line during a period when the Davidic dynasty no longer held political power. His inclusion in the genealogy underscores the theological importance of preserving the royal line through the exile and into the restoration period.
Biography
Shimei is mentioned in 1Ch.3.19 as a son of Pedaiah and a brother of Zerubbabel. He is listed in the genealogy of King David's descendants, particularly in the line of King Jeconiah (also known as Jehoiachin). This genealogy traces the royal lineage after the Babylonian exile, suggesting that Shimei was born during or after the exile.
Family
In Scripture
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- 1 Chronicles 3:19
"The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The children of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah, their sister Shelomith,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שִׁמְעִי | Shimi , the name of twenty Israelites |