Levite of the family of Merari during David's reign.
Shimea
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 6:30.
שִׁמְעָא, שִׁמְעָהShimea
About Shimea Written by AI
Shimea was a Levite who belonged to the family of Merari (1Ch. 6:30). He is mentioned in the genealogy of the Levites during the time of King David. As a Levite, he would have had duties related to the tabernacle or temple service, although his specific role is not elaborated upon in the text.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Shimea, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
The hearing prayer. (1.) One of David’s sons by Bathsheba (1 Chr. 3:5); called also Shammua (14:4).
(2.) A Levite of the family of Merari (1 Chr. 6:30).
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(3.) Another Levite of the family of Gershon (1 Chr. 6:39).
(4.) One of David’s brothers (1 Sam. 16:9, marg.).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 6:30
Shimea his son, Haggiah his son, and Asaiah his son.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.