Shimei Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Shimei was a descendant of Reuben and the son of Gog, mentioned in the genealogy of the Reubenites.
son of Gog (1CH 5:4), Reubenite (1CH 5:3)
Lineage: Joel › Shemaiah › Gog › 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 · 1CH 5:4 y-h-v-h has heard' or 'famous'
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שִׁמְעִי
shiməiy · H8096 · 1CH 5:4 y-h-v-h has heard' or 'famous'
- he שִׁמְעִי · H8096L
- el Σεμεϊ Semeï · none · 1CH 5:4
- bg Семей
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Shimei Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Shimei, the son of Gog, is mentioned in 1Ch 5:4 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Reuben. He is listed among the descendants of Reuben, the firstborn son of Israel (or 'Jacob'). The genealogy in this chapter traces the lineage of the Reubenites, emphasizing their ancestry and descendants. Apart from being mentioned in this genealogical record, no other details about Shimei's life or role within the tribe are provided in the Bible.
Shimei 6 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A Reubenite (1 Chr. 5:4).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Shimei_6) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Shimei@1Ch.5.4) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, shimei_2688)