Shimrath שִׁמְרָת
Benjamite descendant of Shimei, son of Elpaal.
Who is Shimrath in the Bible?
Shimrath was a Benjamite descendant of Shimei, the son of Elpaal, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:21 as part of the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin. He appears in a lineage that traces the family connections of Benjamite families, particularly those associated with Jerusalem during the biblical period. Beyond his name and place in this genealogy, no other biographical details or significant events involving Shimrath are recorded in Scripture. His mention serves primarily to document the tribal ancestry and family structure of Benjamin, contributing to the historical record of Israel's twelve tribes.
Biography
Shimrath 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 Shimrath's life or role within the tribe are provided in the Bible.
Family
Siblings
- 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 →
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שִׁמְרָת |
Shimrath
the Septuagint): There are four Hebrews mentioned in the Bible who bear this name:
(1) A Simeonite, a son of Shemaiah and father of Jedaiah, a chief of his tribe (<ref osisRef="