One of David's mighty warriors from the tribe of Benjamin.
Shimri
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 11:45.
שִׁמְרִיShimri
The name means “thorn; dregs.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Shimri Written by AI
Shimri is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:45 as one of the mighty warriors who joined David during his reign as king of Israel. He is described as a Benjamite, indicating that he belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. The passage lists several of David's mighty men, who were known for their bravery, military prowess, and loyalty to the king. As one of these warriors, Shimri would have played a significant role in David's military campaigns and in protecting the kingdom. However, no specific details about his individual exploits are provided in the biblical text.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Shimri, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Watchman. (1.) A Simeonite (1 Chr. 4:37).
(2.) The father of one of the “valiant men” of David’s armies (1 Chr. 11:45).
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(3.) Assisted at the purification of the temple in the time of Hezekiah (2 Chr. 29:13).
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 11:45
Jediael son of Shimri and his brother Joha the Tizite,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.