Shimei שִׁמְעִי
Levite appointed as an overseer of temple contributions.
Who is Shimei in the Bible?
Shimei was a Levite appointed as an overseer of temple contributions during the reign of King Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 31:12-13). After the temple was purified and proper worship was restored, the people brought tithes and dedicated gifts to support the priests and Levites, and Shimei was entrusted alongside Conaniah and others to manage the storage and distribution of these resources. His appointment reflects his trustworthiness and administrative skill in handling the temple's finances and demonstrates the important role that faithful Levites played in maintaining Israel's worship practices and supporting the priesthood.
Biography
Shimei is mentioned in 2Ch.31.12-13 as one of the Levites appointed to oversee the contributions brought to the temple during the reign of King Hezekiah. After the temple was purified and proper worship was restored, the people brought tithes and dedicated gifts to support the priests and Levites. Shimei, along with Conaniah, Shemaiah, Amariah, and others, was entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the storage and distribution of these contributions. This appointment demonstrates Shimei's trustworthiness and administrative capabilities in managing the temple resources.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 2 verses
- 2 Chronicles 31:12
"And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second."
- 2 Chronicles 31:13
"Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שִׁמְעִי | Shimi , the name of twenty Israelites |