Levite, son of Shimei, descendant of Gershon
Zimmah
Named in 2 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 6:20.
זִמָּהZimmah
The name means “thought; wickedness.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Zimmah Written by AI
Zimmah was a Levite mentioned in the genealogies of the Gershonites in 1Chronicles 6. He was the son of Shimei and is listed among the descendants of Gershon, one of the three main divisions of the Levites. The Gershonites were responsible for the care and transportation of the tabernacle curtains, coverings, and related items during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings. In the organization of the Levitical duties during the time of King David, the Gershonites were given specific roles in the service of the tabernacle and, later, the temple. The mention of Zimmah in the genealogical record highlights the importance of the Levitical lineage and their assigned duties in maintaining the worship practices of ancient Israel. However, no further details are provided about Zimmah's specific role or contributions within the Gershonite clan.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Zimmah, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Mischief. (1.) A Gershonite Levite (1 Chr. 6:20).
(2.) Another Gershonite Levite (1 Chr. 6:42).
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(3.) The father of Joah (2 Chr. 29:12).
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 6:20
Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
- 1 Chronicles 6:42
the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son 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.