Shimri שִׁמְרִי
Simeonite descendant of Shimei in Hezekiah's time.
Who is Shimri in the Bible?
Shimri was a Simeonite descendant of Shimei who lived during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 4:37. He is mentioned as part of the genealogical record of the tribe of Simeon, appearing among a list of Simeonites whose family lines are traced back through their ancestor Shimei. According to the biblical account, Shimri and his fellow Simeonites were involved in territorial expansion, conquering and settling the region of Gedor, which had previously been inhabited by the Hamites. Though Shimri appears only briefly in Scripture, his mention contributes to the historical documentation of the Simeonite tribe's movements and activities during the monarchical period of Israel.
Biography
Shimri is mentioned in 1Ch.4.37 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Simeon. He is listed as a descendant of Shimei and is described as one of the Simeonites who lived during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. The passage suggests that Shimri and his fellow Simeonites were involved in expanding their territory by conquering and settling in the region of Gedor, which was previously inhabited by the Hamites. This event likely took place during Hezekiah's reign, indicating that Shimri was a contemporary of this king.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:37
"and Ziza son of Shiphi (son of Allon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah)."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שִׁמְרִי |