The Shumathites were one of the families associated with Kiriath-jearim, listed among the descendants of Judah.
Definition
The Shumathites were one of the families associated with Kiriath-jearim. They appear in the genealogical records connected with Judah.
Biblical Usage
The Shumathites are listed among the families of Kiriath-jearim.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>shoo'-math-its (~shumathi]): One of the families of Kiriath-jearim (1Ch 2:53).</p>