Son of Judah and descendant of Caleb.
Shimon
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 4:20.
שִׁימוֹןShimon
The name means “providing well; fatness; oil.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- People
- Tribe of Judah(?)
About Shimon Written by AI
Shimon is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:20 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. He is listed as one of the sons of Judah and a descendant of Caleb, the son of Hur. The genealogy in this chapter traces the lineage of several prominent families within the tribe of Judah, highlighting their descendants and their settlements. Apart from being mentioned in this genealogical record, no other details about Shimon's life or role within the tribe are provided in the Bible.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 4:20
The sons of Shimon: Amnon, Rinnah, Ben-hanan, and Tilon. The descendants of Ishi: Zoheth and Ben-zoheth.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.