Shimri שִׁמְרִי
Levite who helped purify the temple under King Hezekiah.
Who is Shimri in the Bible?
Shimri was a Levite who played a role in the religious reforms of King Hezekiah, specifically in the purification of the temple around 715 BC. According to 2 Chronicles 29:13, he is listed among the Levites from the family of Elizaphan who answered Hezekiah's call to consecrate themselves and cleanse the temple of unclean items. As a member of the priestly tribe, Shimri participated in the restoration of proper worship practices in Jerusalem during a period when the temple had fallen into disrepair and idolatry. His inclusion in this biblical account highlights the importance of the Levites' role in maintaining temple worship and the significance of Hezekiah's efforts to restore spiritual faithfulness in Judah.
Biography
Shimri is mentioned in 2Ch.29.13 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 Elizaphan and Asaph 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, Shimri would have had specific duties related to the temple service and played a role in this important religious reform.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 29:13
"Shimri and Jeuel from the Elizaphanites; Zechariah and Mattaniah from the Asaphites;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שִׁמְרִי |