Shimei שִׁמְעִי
Descendant of Reuben and son of Gog.
Who is Shimei in the Bible?
Shimei was a descendant of Reuben and the son of Gog, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 5:4. He appears in the lineage of the tribe of Reuben, tracing back to Reuben, the firstborn son of Jacob and Israel. Beyond his inclusion in this genealogical list, no other details about Shimei's life, role, or accomplishments are recorded in Scripture. His significance lies primarily in establishing the ancestral line of the Reubenite tribe during the historical period documented in Chronicles.
Biography
Shimei, the son of Gog, is mentioned in 1Ch.5.4 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Reuben. He is listed among the descendants of Reuben, the firstborn son of Israel (or 'Jacob'). The genealogy in this chapter traces the lineage of the Reubenites, emphasizing their ancestry and descendants. Apart from being mentioned in this genealogical record, no other details about Shimei's life or role within the tribe are provided in the Bible.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 5:4
"The descendants of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שִׁמְעִי | Shimi , the name of twenty Israelites |