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Shimeah

also called Shimei, Shammah, Shimea · David's brother, in the time of the United Monarchy · Tribe of Judah · named in 7 verses

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Shimeah (also known as Shimei, Shammah, or Shimea) was a brother of King David and the father of Jonadab (or 'Jonathan').

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

(1.) One of David's brothers (2 Sam. 13:3); same as Shimea (4).

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

Family

Parents Jesse, Nahash
Children Jonadab

From STEPBible's TIPNR genealogy data. A relationship the data marks uncertain is not shown here.

First named at 1 Samuel 16:9.

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Verses that name Shimeah