Shimei שִׁמְעִי
Son of Pedaiah and nephew of King Jeconiah.
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
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 3:19
"The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The sons of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah; and Shelomith was their sister;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שִׁמְעִי | H8096J |