Shimon שִׁימוֹן
Son of Judah and descendant of Caleb.
Who is Shimon in the Bible?
Shimon was a son of Judah and a descendant of Caleb, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 4:20. He appears as part of the lineage of the tribe of Judah, specifically listed among the descendants of Caleb son of Hur. Beyond his inclusion in this genealogical record, the Bible provides no additional details about Shimon's life, accomplishments, or role within the tribe. His significance lies primarily in establishing the ancestral connections and family lines of the prominent families within Judah during the biblical period.
Biography
Shimon is mentioned in 1Ch.4.20 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. He is listed as one of the sons of Judah and a descendant of Caleb, the son of Hur. The genealogy in this chapter traces the lineage of several prominent families within the tribe of Judah, highlighting their descendants and their settlements. Apart from being mentioned in this genealogical record, no other details about Shimon's life or role within the tribe are provided in the Bible.
Family
Offspring
- Amnon Tribe of Judah(?)Son of ShimonSon of Shimon, descendant of JudahView full profile →
- Rinnah Tribe of Judah(?)Son of ShimonSon of Shimon, of the tribe of JudahView full profile →
- Ben-hanan Tribe of Judah(?)Son of ShimonDescendant of JudahView full profile →
- Tilon Tribe of Judah(?)Son of ShimonSon of Shimon from the tribe of JudahView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:20
"The sons of Shimon: Amnon, Rinnah, Ben-hanan, and Tilon. The descendants of Ishi: Zoheth and Ben-zoheth."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שִׁימוֹן |