Benjamite descendant of Shimei, son of Elpaal.
Shimrath
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 8:21.
שִׁמְרָתShimrath
The name means “hearing; obedient.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Shimei
- People
- Tribe of Benjamin
About Shimrath Written by AI
Shimrath is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:21 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. He is listed as a descendant of Shimei, who was the son of Elpaal. This genealogy traces the lineage of several Benjamite families, particularly those who lived in Jerusalem. Apart from being mentioned in this genealogical record, no other details about Shimrath'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.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Guardian, a Benjamite, one of Shimhi’s sons (id.).
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 8:21
Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.