Shimei שִׁמְעִי
Benjamite descendant of Shimei, son of Elpaal.
Who is Shimei in the Bible?
Shimei was a Benjamite descendant mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 8:21. He is listed in the lineage of the tribe of Benjamin, specifically as part of the family line descending from Elpaal. Beyond his inclusion in this genealogical account, which traces the families who inhabited Jerusalem, no further details about Shimei's individual life or activities are recorded in Scripture. His significance lies primarily in establishing the tribal and familial connections of the Benjamite clans during the biblical period.
Biography
Shimei is mentioned in 1Ch.8.21 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. He is listed as a descendant of Shimei, who was the son of Elpaal. This genealogy traces the lineage of several Benjamite families, particularly those who lived in Jerusalem. Apart from being mentioned in this genealogical record, no other details about this specific Shimei's life or role within the tribe are provided in the Bible.
Family
Offspring
- Jakim Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyBenjamite, son of ShimeiView full profile →
- Zichri Tribe of LeviSon of JoramLevite, descendant of Moses, treasurerView full profile →
- Zabdi MaleOverseer of King David's wine cellarsView full profile →
- Elienai Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShimeiA Benjamite descendant of Shimei.View full profile →
- Zillethai MaleDavid's warriorManassite leader who joined David at ZiklagView full profile →
- Eliel Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShimeiDescendant of Shimei from the tribe of BenjaminView full profile →
- Adaiah Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShimeiA descendant of BenjaminView full profile →
- Beraiah Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShimeiBenjamite descendant of ShimeiView full profile →
- Shimrath Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShimeiBenjamite descendant of Shimei, son of Elpaal.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 8:21
"Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שִׁמְעִי | Shimi , the name of twenty Israelites |