Shimei Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Shimei was an influential figure during Solomon's reign and the son of Ela.
one of Solomon's twelve deputies (1KI 4:7), in Benjamin (1KI 4:18)
Lineage: Elah › Shimei
Names
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Shimei
Shimi, that hears or obeys; my reputation; my fame
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Shimei
· Also called · H8096 none · 1KI 4:18 y-h-v-h has heard' or 'famous'
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שִׁמְעִי
shiməiy · H8096 · 1KI 4:18 y-h-v-h has heard' or 'famous'
- he שִׁמְעִי · H8096I
- el Σαμαα Samaa · none · 1KI 4:18
- bg Семей
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Family of origin
- Father: Elah
- Mother: Unknown
Shimei Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Shimei, the son of Ela, was an important figure during the reign of King Solomon. In 1Ki 1:8, he is mentioned alongside Zadok the priest, Benaiah, and others as not siding with Adonijah in his attempt to become king, suggesting his loyalty to Solomon. Later, in 1Ki 4:18, Shimei is listed as one of the twelve officers appointed by Solomon to provide food for the king and his household, indicating his trusted position within the royal administration.
Shimei 3 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
One of David’s mighty men who refused to acknowledge Adonijah as David’s successor (1 Kings 1:8). He is probably the same person who is called elsewhere (4:18) “the son of Elah.”
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Shimei_3) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Shimei@1Ki.1.8-) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, shimei_2685)