Bible Strands
Shimei
the name means famous Strong's Lexicon
Shimei was a son of Gershon and grandson of Levi, and his descendants formed a Levitical clan.
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
Famous. (1.) A son of Gershon, and grandson of Levi (Num. 3:18; 1 Chr. 6:17, 29); called Shimi in Ex. 6:17.
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
Family
Parents
Gershon
Siblings
Libni
From STEPBible's TIPNR genealogy data. A relationship the data marks uncertain is not shown here.
First named at Exodus 6:17.
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Verses that name Shimei
- Exodus 6:17 The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans.
- 1 Chronicles 6:17 These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei.