Bible Dictionary
Shimea
Shimea is the name of several biblical persons, including a son of David, a brother of David, and Levites from the families of Merari and Gershon.
Definition
Shimea is a personal name borne by several biblical individuals. These include a son of David, a brother of David, a Merarite Levite, and a Gershonite Levite. The name is associated with hearing or fame and occurs in variant forms, including Shammua and Shammah.
Biblical Usage
The name appears in Davidic family records and in Levitical genealogies. Its bearers include members of the families of Merari and Gershon, as well as David’s son and brother.
Historical Background
The biblical records preserve variant forms of the name, and the Greek versions show corresponding differences in spelling.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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). (3.) Another Levite of the family of Gershon (1 Chr. 6:39). (4.) One of David’s brothers (1 Sam. 16:9, marg.).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(fame).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>shim'-e-a (shim`a'):</p><p>See SHAMMUA and SHAMMAH.</p><p>(1) Brother of David.</p><p>See SHAMMAH.</p><p>(2) Son of David (1Ch 3:5, Codex Vaticanus Saman; but in 2Sa 5:14; 1Ch 14:4, "Shammua").</p><p>(3) A Merarite Levite (1Ch 6:30, Codex Vaticanus Somea; Codex Alexandrinus Sama, Lucian, Samaa).</p><p>(4) A Gershonite Levite (1Ch 6:39 (24), Semaa).</p>