Shimea (son of Jesse)

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Shimea (son of Jesse)

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One of David’s elite soldiers (2 Sam 23:25), grouped among the “thirty-seven in all” mentioned in 2 Samuel (2 Sam 23:39).

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Shammah of Harod

Shammah of Harod One of David’s elite soldiers (2 Sam 23:25), grouped among the “thirty-seven in all” mentioned in 2 Samuel (2 Sam 23:39).

Shimea, Son of Jesse

Shimea, Son of Jesse (שִׁמְעִי‎, shim'iy; שִׁמְעָה‎, shim'ah; שִׁמְעָא‎, shim'a'; שַׁמָּה‎, shammah). Also called Shammah (1 Sam 17:13) and Shimeah (2 Sam 13:3; 2 Sam 13:32). One of David’s brothers and the third son of Jesse (1 Chr 2:13; compare 1 Sam 16:9; 1 Chr 20:7). Shimea, along with his two older

The Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary

Shammah (Person)

SHAMMAH (PERSON) [Heb šammâ (שַׁמָּה‎); šammāʾ (שַׁמָּא)]. Var. SHIMEA; SHIMEAH; SHIMEI; SHAMMOTH? 1. The third son of Reuel and the grandson of Esau (Gen 36:13, 17; 1 Chr 1:37). According to Gen 36:17, he was one of the Edomite “tribal chiefs” (Heb ʾallûpı̂m), and as such the name probably represents

Shimea (Person)

SHIMEA (PERSON) [Heb šimʿāʾ (שִׁמְעָא)]. Var. SHIMEAH. 1. Older brother of David, third son of Jesse (1 Chr 2:13). He is called SHAMMAH in 1 Sam 16:9, where he was rejected (along with his other brothers) as God’s choice for Israel’s king in favor of David, and 1 Sam 17:13, where he was present at

Shimeah (Person)

SHIMEAH (PERSON) [Heb šimʿâ (שִׁמְעָה‎); šimʾâ (שִׁמְאָה)]. Var. SHIMEAM; SHIMEEAH. 1. Older brother of David (šimʿâ; 2 Sam 13:3, 32). An alternate form of SHIMEA #1.2. A Benjaminite, son of Mikloth, part of the family of Saul (šimʾâ; 1 Chr 8:32). He was descended from Jeiel, founder of Gibeon.

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

Shammah

Shammah. 1. One of Reuel’s four sons, the grandson of Esau and a chief in the land of Edom (Gn 36:13, 17; 1 Chr 1:37).2. Third-born of Jesse’s eight sons, the brother of David and the father of Jonathan and Jonadab (1 Sm 16:9; 17:13). Shammah is alternately called Shimea in 1 Chronicles 2:13 (kjv Shimma)

Shimea

Shimea. 1. Alternate name for Shammah, Jesse’s third son, in 1 Chronicles 2:13 and 20:7.See Shammah #2.2. David’s son borne to him by Bathsheba during his reign in Jerusalem (1 Chr 3:5). He is called Shammua in 2 Samuel 5:14 (kjv Shammuah) and 1 Chronicles 14:4.3. Uzzah’s son, the father of Haggiah

Shimeah

Shimeah. 1. Alternate name for Shammah, David’s brother, in 2 Samuel 13:3, 32.See Shammah #2.2. Mikloth’s son and the grandson of Jeiel from Benjamin’s tribe (1 Chr 8:32); called Shimeam in 1 Chronicles 9:38.

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

Shimi

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

Shimma

Shimma. kjv spelling of Shimea, an alternate name for Shammah, Jesse’s son, in 1 Chronicles 2:13.See Shammah #2.

The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Revised

Shammah

2. Third son of Jesse, and an older brother of David; also called Shimeah (2 S. 13:3, 32), Shimei (2 S. 21:21; AV “Shimeah”; NEB “Shimeai”), and Shimea (1 Ch. 2:13; 20:7; AV also “Shimma”). He was present when David was anointed by Samuel (1 S. 16:1–13). With his two older brothers he fought under Saul

Shimea

1. Third son of Jesse (1 Ch. 2:13); a brother of David (20:7). See Shammah 2.

Shimea

Shimea shimʹē-ə [Heb. šimʿāʾ—‘he has heard’; see IP, p. 185]; AV also SHIMMA (1 Ch. 2:13).

Shimeah

2. [Heb. šimʿâ]. Brother of David and father of Jonadab (2 S. 13:3, 32); called Shimei (3) in 21:21 (RSV; but cf. AV “Shimeah”; NEB “Shimeai”). See Shammah 2.

Shimei

3. A brother of David (2 S. 21:21) whose son killed a giant in Gath. See also Shammah 2.

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

Shammah

SHAMMAH1. One of Reuel’s four sons, the grandson of Esau and a chief in the land of Edom (Gn 36:13, 17; 1 Chr 1:37).2. Third of Jesse’s eight sons, the brother of David (1 Sm 16:9; 17:13) and the father of Jonathan (2 Sm 21:20–21) and Jonadab (2 Sm 13:3 ff.). Shammah is alternately called Shimea in

Shimea

SHIMEA1. Alternate name for Shammah, Jesse’s third son, in 1 Chronicles 2:13 and 20:7. See Shammah #2.2. David’s son borne to him by Bathsheba during his reign in Jerusalem (1 Chr 3:5). He is called Shammua in 2 Samuel 5:14 and 1 Chronicles 14:4.3. Uzzah’s son, the father of Haggiah and a descendant

Shimeah

SHIMEAH*1. Alternate name for Shammah, David’s brother, in 2 Samuel 13:3, 32. See Shammah #2.2. Mikloth’s son and the grandson of Jeiel from Benjamin’s tribe (1 Chr 8:32); called Shimeam in 1 Chronicles 9:38.

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.

Shimma

SHIMMA* kjv spelling of Shimea, an alternate name for Shammah, Jesse’s son, in 1 Chronicles 2:13. See Shammah #2.

The HarperCollins Bible Dictionary (Revised and Updated)

Shammah

Shammah (sham´uh).1 The son of Reuel, who was the son of Esau and Basemath. Along with his brothers Nahath, Zerah, and Mizzah, Shammah was a chief of the tribe of Reuel in the land of Edom (Gen. 36:13, 17; cf. also Isaac’s genealogy in 1 Chron. 1:37). See also Basemath; Esau.2 The third of Jesse’s

Shimea

Shimea (shim´ee-uh; Heb., “the Lord has heard”).1 The third son of Jesse and, thus, a brother of David (1 Chron. 2:13); he appears to be called Shammah in 1 Sam. 16:9. See also Shammah.2 One of David’s sons born in Jerusalem (1 Chron. 3:5). He is called Shammua in 14:4.3 A Levite from the house of

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

Shammah

SHAMMAH1. Son of Reuel, who was a son of Esau and Basemath, daughter of Ishmael (Gen 36:3–4, 13; 1 Chr 1:37). He became an Edomite chief (Gen 36:17).2. Third son of Jesse, father of David (1 Sam 16:9). He was in Saul’s army fighting the Philistines when David visited the camp and killed Goliath (1

Shimea

SHIMEA1. Son of David and Bathsheba (1 Chr 3:5), called Shammua in 2 Sam 5:14 and 1 Chr 14:4.2. A Levite, descendant of Merari, son of Uzza, father of Haggiah (1 Chr 6:30).3. A Levite, descendant of Gershon, son of Michael, father of Berachiah, grandfather of Asaph, famous musician of David’s time

Shimeah

SHIMEAH1. Brother of David, father of Jonadab (2 Sam 13:3) and of Jonathan who slew one “born to the giant” (2 Sam 21:20–21; see Shimea 4.) He is called Shammah in 1 Sam 16:9 and Shimma in 1 Chr 2:13.2. A Benjamite, descendant of Jehiel who was either the father or founder of Gibeon (1 Chr 8:29–32).

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

Shammah

SHAMMAH. 1. A tribal chieftain (Heb. ’allûp̱) of Edom, descended from Esau (Gn. 36:17). 2. A brother of King David, and son of Jesse (1 Sa. 16:9). Variant forms of the name are Shammua, Shimea, Shimeah, Shimeam and Shimei. 3. One of the outstanding three of David’s warriors (2 Sa. 23:11), described

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

Shammah

Shammah (Heb. šammâ) (also SHIMEA, SHIMEAH, SHIMEI, SHAMMOTH)1. A descendant of Esau, and a chief in Edom (Gen. 36:13, 17; 1 Chr. 1:37).2. The third son of Jesse, an elder brother of David, and the father of Jonadab (1 Sam. 16:9; 17:13). He is also known as Shimeah (1; 2 Sam. 13:3, 32), Shimea (1;

Shimea

Shimea (Heb. šimʿāʾ) (also SHAMMAH, SHAMMUA, SHIMEAH, SHIMEI)1. The third son of Jesse; a brother of David (1 Chr. 2:13) and father of Jonathan (4)/Jonadab (1), who killed a Philistine giant (20:7). Shimea is also known as Shammah (2; 1 Sam. 16:9; 17:13), Shimeah (1; 2 Sam. 13:3, 32), and Shimei (3;

Shimeah

Shimeah (Heb. šimʿâ, šimʾâ) (also SHIMEA, SHIMEAM)1. The third son of Jesse, David’s father (2 Sam. 13:3, 32). At 1 Chr. 2:13 the name appears as Shimea (1).2. A Benjaminite, the son of Mikloth (1 Chr. 8:32); called Shimeam at 9:38.

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

Shammah

SHAMMAH The name of several men in the Old Testament.1. The third son of Reuel and the grandson of Esau (Gen 36:13, 17; 1 Chr 1:37).2. Also called Shimea, the third son of Jesse and the older brother of David (1 Sam 16:9; 1 Chr 2:13; 20:7).3. The son of Agee the Hararite, and one of David’s famed

Shimea

SHIMEA The name of two men in the Old Testament.1. Also Shimeah, the older brother of David, and the third son of Jesse (1 Chr 2:13). Called Shammah in 1 Sam 16:9, he was present at the fight between David and Goliath (1 Sam 17:13). His son Jonadab later gave advice to Amnon on the seduction of Tamar

Smith’s Bible Dictionary

Shammah

Sham´mah (astonishment).1. The son of Reuel the son of Esau. Gen. 36:13, 17; 1 Chron. 1:37. (b.c. about 1700.)2. The third son of Jesse, and brother of David. 1 Sam. 16:9; 17:13. Called also Shimea, Shimeah, and Shimma. (b.c. 1068.)3. One of the three greatest of David’s mighty men. 2 Sam. 23:11–17.

Shimea

Shim´ea (fame).1. Son of David by Bath-sheba. 1 Chron. 3:5. (b.c. 1045.)2. A Merarite Levite. 1 Chron. 6:30 (15).3. A Gershonite Levite, ancestor of Asaph the minstrel. 1 Chron. 6:39 (24). (b.c. before 1200.)4. The brother of David, 1 Chron. 20:7, elsewhere called Shammah, Shimma, and Shimeah.

Shimeah

Shim´eah1. Brother of David, and father of Jonathan and Jonadab, 2 Sam. 21:21; called also Shammah, Shimea, and Shimma. (b.c. about 1060.)2. A descendant of Jehiel, the father or founder of Gibeon. 1 Chron. 8:32. (b.c. perhaps 536.)

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.

Shimma

Shim´ma, the third son of Jesse, and brother of David. 1 Chron. 2:13. Same as Shimeah.

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