Bible Dictionary
Shimeah
Shimeah was the name of a brother of David and of a Benjamite descendant of Gibeon. The name appears in variant forms in the genealogical records.
Definition
Shimeah is the name of a brother of David and of a Benjamite descendant of Jehiel, the father or chief of Gibeon. The Benjamite is also called Shimeam in another genealogical record.
Biblical Usage
The name occurs in genealogical notices concerning David’s family and the descendants of Gibeon. The references distinguish the individuals by their family connections.
Historical Background
The name appears in variant forms in the genealogical records, including Shimeam for the Benjamite descendant.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
(1.) One of David’s brothers (2 Sam. 13:3); same as Shimea (4). (2.) A Benjamite, a descendant of Gibeon (1 Chr. 8:32); called also Shimeam (9:38).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>shim'-e-a (shim'ah; Codex Vaticanus Semaa, Codex Alexandrinus Samea, Lucian, Samaa): A descendant of Jehiel, the "father" of Gibeon (1Ch 8:32); in 1Ch 9:38 he is called "Shimeam" (Codex Vaticanus, Codex Sinaiticus, Lucian; Samaa Codex Alexandrinus Sama; see Jewish Quarterly Review, XI, 110-13, section symbol section symbol 10-12).</p>