Shema (descendant of Benjamin)

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Shema (descendant of Benjamin)

Excerpt from the Lexham Bible Dictionary, the most advanced Bible dictionary.

The head of the Aijalon clan of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Chr 8:13). The Shimei (שִׁמְעִי‎, shim'iy) referenced in 1 Chr 8:21 is probably another reference to Shema.

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The Lexham Bible Dictionary

Shema, Descendant of Benjamin

Shema, Descendant of Benjamin (שְׁמַע‎, shema'). The head of the Aijalon clan of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Chr 8:13). The Shimei (שִׁמְעִי‎, shim'iy) referenced in 1 Chr 8:21 is probably another reference to Shema.

The Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary

Shema (Person)

SHEMA (PERSON) [Heb šĕmaʿ (שְׁמַע)]. Four individuals in the Hebrew Bible bear this name.1. One of the many descendants of Judah referred to in the Chronicler’s genealogical lists (1 Chr 2:43–44). More precisely, Shema appears within the Calebite line as the son of Hebron and the father of Raham.

Shimei (Person)

SHIMEI (PERSON) [Heb šimʿı̂ (שִׁמְעִי)]. Sixteen men or clans bear this name in the OT. The name is short for such names as Shemaiah and Elishama, “Yah (weh)/God has heard.” A seal from the period of the Restoration bears the name Baruch the son of Shimei (Avigad 1976: pls. 8–9).It should be noted

Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible

Shema (Person)

Shema (Person). 1. Judahite, Hebron’s son and a descendant of Caleb (1 Chr 2:43, 44).2. Reubenite, and Joel’s son (1 Chr 5:8). He is perhaps identifiable with Shemaiah or Shimei in verse 4.3. Benjamite, and head of a family in Aijalon, who helped defeat the inhabitants of Gath (1 Chr 8:13; alternately

Shimei

Shimei. 1. Son of Gershon, the grandson of Levi, and the brother of Libni (Ex 6:17, kjv Shimi; Nm 3:18; 1 Chr 6:17). He was the father of four sons and the founder of the Shimeite family (Nm 3:21, kjv Shimite; 1 Chr 23:7, 10).2. Benjamite, and the son of Gera from the house of Saul. He met King David

Shimhi

Shimhi. kjv form of Shimei, an alternate name for Shema, in 1 Chronicles 8:21.See Shema (Person) #3.

Shimi

Shimi. kjv spelling of Shimei, Gershon’s son, in Exodus 6:17.See Shimei #1.

The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Revised

Shema

3. A Benjaminite, head of a father’s house in Aijalon (1 Ch. 8:13); called Shimei in v 21.

Shimei

Shimei shimʹē-ī [Heb. šimʿî—(prob) ‘hear (me, Yahweh),’ also Q šimʿay (2 S. 21:21), Q šemaʿ (1 Ch. 8:21); LXX Semeei, Semei]; AV also SHIMI (Ex. 6:17, SHIMHI (1 Ch. 8:21), SHIMEAH (2 S. 21:21), Apoc. SEMEI (Ad. Est. 11:2; 1 Esd. 9:33), SEMIS (1 Esd. 9:23), SAMIS (v 34); NEB also SHIMEAI (2 S.

Shimi

Shimi shimʹī (Ex. 6:17, AV); SHIMITES shimʹīts (Nu. 3:21, AV). Seee Shimei 1.

Tyndale Bible Dictionary

Shema (Person)

SHEMA (Person)1. Judahite, Hebron’s son and a descendant of Caleb (1 Chr 2:43–44).2. Reubenite and Joel’s son (1 Chr 5:8). He is perhaps identifiable with Shemaiah or Shimei in 1 Chronicles 5:4.3. Benjaminite and head of a family in Aijalon, who helped defeat the inhabitants of Gath (1 Chr 8:13).

Shimei

SHIMEI1. Son of Gershon, the grandson of Levi, and the brother of Libni (Ex 6:17; Nm 3:18; 1 Chr 6:17). He was the father of four sons and the founder of the Shimeite family (Nm 3:21; 1 Chr 23:7, 10; Zech 12:13).2. Benjaminite, and the son of Gera from the house of Saul. He met King David at the village

Shimhi

SHIMHI* kjv form of Shimei, an alternate name for Shema, in 1 Chronicles 8:21. See Shema (Person) #3.

Shimi

SHIMI* kjv spelling of Shimei, Gershon’s son, in Exodus 6:17. See Shimei #1.

The HarperCollins Bible Dictionary (Revised and Updated)

Shema

Shema (shee´muh).1 One of the four sons of Hebron, who was of the tribe of Judah (1 Chron. 2:43–44).2 A town in the southern part of Judah (Josh. 15:26). It is probably to be associated with 1 and located in the area of Hebron.3 The son of Joel of the tribe of Reuben (1 Chron. 5:8). He may be the

Shimei

Shimei (shim´ee-i; Heb., “[God] has heard”).1 The second son of Gershon, the son of Levi (Exod. 6:17; Num. 3:18; 1 Chron. 6:17; 23:7). The Shimeites were one of the main levitical families after the exile (Num. 3:21; Zech. 12:13).2 The son of Gera. A Benjaminite of Saul’s house in Bahurim, he cursed

The Wycliffe Bible Encyclopedia

Shema

SHEMA1. A city of Judah in the extreme S near the border of Edom (Josh 15:26). The site is unknown; it may be the same as Sheba, listed in Josh 19:2 as a Simeonite city within the borders of Judah.2. One of the sons of Hebron, son of Caleb, of the tribe of Judah. He was father of Raham (1 Chr 2:43–44).

Shimei

SHIMEI. A name occurring frequently in the OT before and after the Exile. It has various spellings, such as Shimi in Ex 6:17 KJV, but Shimei in ASV; Shimhi in 1 Chr 8:21 KJV, but Shimei in ASV; Shimeah in 2 Sam 21:21 KJV, but Shimei in ASV; Shimei in Zech 12:13 KJV, and Shimeites in ASV; Shimites in

Shimhi

SHIMHI. Benjamite, father of Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath (1 Chr 8:21). This name appears in the KJV; other versions have Shemei. This is apparently the same person who in 1 Chr 8:13 is called Shema (q.v.).

The New Bible Dictionary, Third Edition

Shimei

SHIMEI (Heb. šim‘î, perhaps abridged from š^ema‘yāhû, ‘Yahweh has heard’). The OT records 19 men named Shimei. The first of note was a grandson of Levi (Nu. 3:21), and his family (the Shimeites) had part of the responsibility for maintaining the tent of meeting as their sacred charge (Nu. 3:25–26).

Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible

Shema (Person)

Shema (Heb. šĕmaʿ) (PERSON) (also SHIMEI)1. A son of Hebron of the tribe of Judah, possibly a place name (1 Chr. 2:43–44).2. The son of Joel of the tribe of Reuben (1 Chr. 5:8). He may be the same as Shemaiah or Shimei (1 Chr. 5:4).3. A son of Elpaal of the tribe of Benjamin. He was an inhabitant

Shimei

Shimei (Heb. šimʿɩ̂)1. The second son of Gershon (Gershom), son of Levi (Exod. 6:17; Num. 3:18; 1 Chr. 6:17; 23:7). The Shimeites comprised one of the major levitical families both before and after the Exile (cf. Num. 3:21; Zech. 12:13).2. The son of Gera, a Benjaminite relative of Saul in Haburim

Catholic Bible Dictionary

Shema

SHEMA1. A descendant of Judah (1 Chr 2:43–44).2. A descendant of Reuben (1 Chr 5:8).3. A city in southern Judah, near its border with Edom (Josh 15:21, 26).

Smith’s Bible Dictionary

Shema

She´ma1. A Reubenite, ancestor of Bela. 1 Chron. 5:8. (b.c. before 1090.)2. Son of Elpaal. 1 Chron. 8:13. Probably the same as Shimhi. (b.c. after 1450.)3. One of those who stood at Ezra’s right hand when he read the law to the people. Neh. 8:4. (b.c. 458.)4. Josh. 15:26. [Sheba.]

Shimei

Shim´ei (renowned).1. Son of Gershon the son of Levi, Num. 3:18; 1 Chron. 6:17, 29; 23:7, 9–10; Zech. 12:13; called Shimi in Ex. 6:17. (b.c. after 1706.)2. Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite of the house of Saul, who lived at Bahurim. (b.c. 1023.) When David and his suite were seen descending the

Shimhi

Shim´hi (renowned), a Benjamite, apparently the same as Shema the son of Elpaal. 1 Chron. 8:21.

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