Shimei שִׁמְעִי
Levite who helped purify the temple under King Hezekiah.
Who is Shimei in the Bible?
Shimei was a Levite who played an important role in the religious reforms of King Hezekiah during the reign of Judah. According to 2 Chronicles 29:14, Shimei was among the Levites who answered the king's call to consecrate themselves and purify the temple, removing unclean items and restoring proper worship practices. As a member of the priestly tribe of Levi, Shimei possessed specific responsibilities for temple service and contributed to one of Judah's most significant spiritual renewals. His participation in this cleansing effort demonstrates the collaborative effort required to restore the temple to its rightful sanctity after a period of neglect and unfaithfulness.
Biography
Shimei is mentioned in 2Ch.29.14 as one of the Levites who participated in the purification of the temple during the reign of King Hezekiah. He is listed alongside other Levites from the families of Kohath and Merari who responded to Hezekiah's call to consecrate themselves and cleanse the temple. The purification process involved removing all the unclean items from the temple and restoring proper worship practices. As a Levite, Shimei would have had specific duties related to the temple service and played a role in this important religious reform.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 29:14
"Jehiel and Shimei from the Hemanites; and Shemaiah and Uzziel from the Jeduthunites."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שִׁמְעִי | Shimi , the name of twenty Israelites |