Bible Strands
Shimei
the name means famous Strong's Lexicon
Shimei was an influential figure during Solomon's reign and the son of Ela.
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
Ela
From STEPBible's TIPNR genealogy data. A relationship the data marks uncertain is not shown here.
First named at 1 Kings 1:8.
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Verses that name Shimei
- 1 Kings 1:8 But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.
- 1 Kings 4:18 Shimei son of Ela in Benjamin;