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Shimei

A Levite, in the time of the Divided Monarchy · Tribe of Levi · named in 1 verse

the name means famous Strong's Lexicon

Shimei was a Levite who assisted in purifying the temple during the reign of King Hezekiah.

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 Heman
Siblings Jehuel

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

First named at 2 Chronicles 29:14.

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Verses that name Shimei