Shumathites שֻׁמָתִי
A family of Kirjath-jearim, descendants of Judah.
Who is Shumathites in the Bible?
The Shumathites were a family clan from Kirjath-jearim in Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:53 as descendants of Shobal, who was a grandson of Judah. They are listed alongside other families of Kirjath-jearim, including the Ithrites, Puthites, and Mishraites, all tracing their lineage back to Shobal son of Hur. Kirjath-jearim, the city associated with the Shumathites, held significant historical importance as the location where the Ark of the Covenant was housed before King David transported it to Jerusalem. While the Shumathites themselves receive only a brief mention in Scripture, their connection to this city links them to a pivotal moment in Israel's religious history.
Biography
The Shumathites are mentioned in 1Ch.2.53 as one of the families from Kirjath-jearim, along with the Ithrites, Puthites, and Mishraites. These families are listed as descendants of Shobal, who was a son of Hur and a grandson of Judah (1Ch.2.50). Kirjath-jearim was a city in Judah, known for being the place where the Ark of the Covenant was kept for a period before being brought to Jerusalem by King David (1Sa.7.1-2; 1Ch.13.5-6).
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:53
"and the clans of Kiriath-jearim—the Ithrites, Puthites, Shumathites, and Mishraites. From these descended the Zorathites and Eshtaolites."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Hebrew | שֻׁמָתִי |
Shumathites
nus Somaneitis; Codex Alexandrinus Soumanites): Applied to natives of Shunem.
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