Levite singer appointed by David for temple worship.
Shimea
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 6:39.
שִׁמְעָא, שִׁמְעָהShimea
About Shimea Written by AI
Shimea was a Levite appointed by King David to serve as a singer in the temple worship (1Ch. 6:39). He is listed among the descendants of Asaph, who were known for their musical abilities and roles in leading worship. As a temple singer, Shimea would have been responsible for providing musical accompaniment and leading the people in praising God.
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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 6:39
Heman’s kinsman was Asaph, who served at his right hand: Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.