Name Meaning and Biblical Context of Shimei
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The Biblical baby name Shimei is Hebrew in origin and it's meaning is famous or renowned.
Shimei is pronounced shim-ee'. Shimei is the name of numerous men in the Bible. Shimei was a son of Gershon, and grandson of Levi. He is also called Shimhi in the Bible. Shimei was a son of Gera, of the house of Saul. He belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. When David was fleeing from Absalom, Shimei cursed and threw stones at him. However, when David returned after defeating Absalom, Shimei threw himself at his feet in penitence. Shimei was later put to death by Benaiah, on the orders of Solomon. Shimei was one of the mighty warriors in David's army. He refused to acknowledge Adonijah, and supported Solomon as successor of David. Shimei was a son of Elah. He was Solomon's commissariat officer in the territory of Benjamin. Shimei was a son of Pedaiah, and brother of Zerubbabel. He belonged to the tribe of Judah. Shimei was a son of Zaccur, of the tribe of Simeon. Shimei was a son of Gog, of the tribe of Reuben. Shimei was a son of Jahath, and grandson of Gershon. He belonged to the tribe of Levi. Shimei is also the name of a son of Libni, and a son of Jahath, of the tribe of Levi. Shimei was the overseer of David's vineyards. Shimei was the father of Jair, and grandfather of Mordecai. He belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. Biblical reference for baby name Shimei: Strong's Bible concordance H8096 |
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