Zimmah Summary
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Zimmah, a Levite and descendant of Gershon, was the son of Shimei.
son of Shimei (1CH 6:42)
Lineage: God › Adam › Seth › Enos › Cainan › Mahalaleel › Jared › Enoch › Methuselah › Lamech › Noah › Shem › Arphaxad › Cainan › Salah › Eber › Peleg › Reu › Serug › Nahor › Terah › Abraham › Isaac › Jacob › Levi › Gershon › Laadan › Shimei › Zimmah
Names
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Zimmah
thought; wickedness
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Zimmah
· Also called · H2155 none · 1CH 6:42 consider, plan
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זִמָּה
zimah · H2155 · 1CH 6:42 consider, plan
- he זִמָּה · H2155G
- el Ζαμμα Zamma · none · 1CH 6:42
- bg Зима
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Conditional birth estimate
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
The anchors give incompatible conditional intervals. This calculation establishes no birth year.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Levi · 1748 BC Ancestor |
4 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1668 BC – 1568 BC |
| Jacob · 1835 BC Ancestor |
5 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1735 BC – 1610 BC |
| Isaac · 1895 BC Ancestor |
6 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1775 BC – 1625 BC |
| Rebekah · 1876 BC Ancestor |
6 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1756 BC – 1606 BC |
| Abraham · 1995 BC Ancestor |
7 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1855 BC – 1680 BC |
| Sarah · 1985 BC Ancestor |
7 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1845 BC – 1670 BC |
| Terah · 2125 BC Ancestor |
8 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1925 BC – 1085 BC |
| Nahor · 2156 BC Ancestor |
9 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1931 BC – 986 BC |
| Haran · 2056 BC Ancestor |
9 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1831 BC – 886 BC |
| Serug · 2186 BC Ancestor |
10 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1936 BC – 886 BC |
| Reu · 2218 BC Ancestor |
11 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1943 BC – 788 BC |
| Peleg · 2248 BC Ancestor |
12 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1948 BC – 688 BC |
| Eber · 2282 BC Ancestor |
13 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1957 BC – 592 BC |
| Salah · 2312 BC Ancestor |
14 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1962 BC – 492 BC |
| Arphaxad · 2347 BC Ancestor |
16 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1947 BC – 267 BC |
| Shem · 2447 BC Ancestor |
17 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2022 BC – 237 BC |
| Noah · 2948 BC Ancestor |
18 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2498 BC – 608 BC |
| Lamech · 3130 BC Ancestor |
19 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2655 BC – 660 BC |
| Methuselah · 3317 BC Ancestor |
20 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2817 BC – 717 BC |
| Enoch · 3382 BC Ancestor |
21 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2857 BC – 652 BC |
| Jared · 3544 BC Ancestor |
22 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2994 BC – 684 BC |
| Mahalaleel · 3609 BC Ancestor |
23 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3034 BC – 619 BC |
| Cainan · 3679 BC Ancestor |
24 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3079 BC – 559 BC |
| Cain · 4004 BC Ancestor |
24 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3404 BC – 884 BC |
| Enos · 3769 BC Ancestor |
25 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3144 BC – 519 BC |
| Adam · 4004 BC Ancestor |
25 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3379 BC – 754 BC |
| Eve · 4005 BC Ancestor |
25 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3380 BC – 755 BC |
| Seth · 3874 BC Ancestor |
26 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3224 BC – 494 BC |
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Zimmah Article
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Zimmah was a Levite mentioned in the genealogies of the Gershonites in 1Chronicles 6. He was the son of Shimei and is listed among the descendants of Gershon, one of the three main divisions of the Levites. The Gershonites were responsible for the care and transportation of the tabernacle curtains, coverings, and related items during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings. In the organization of the Levitical duties during the time of King David, the Gershonites were given specific roles in the service of the tabernacle and, later, the temple. The mention of Zimmah in the genealogical record highlights the importance of the Levitical lineage and their assigned duties in maintaining the worship practices of ancient Israel. However, no further details are provided about Zimmah's specific role or contributions within the Gershonite clan.
Zimmah 1 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A Gershonite Levite (1 Chr. 6:20).
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