N

Nimshi

Nimshi in the Bible — [grand]father of Jehu, King of Israel (1KI 19:16, 2KI 9:2). Referenced in 3 scripture passages.

Name meaning: rescued from danger

Profile

Gender
male
Scripture References
3 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
2 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Nimshiproper name
Hebrew
נִמְשִׁי
Transliteration
niməshiy
Greek
Ναμεσσι
Reference
1KI 19:16
Strong's
H5250

Family & Relationships (2)

grandfather

Jehu(1KI 19:16)

father

Jehoshaphat(2KI 9:2)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Nimshi in the Bible?

Nimshi is described in the Bible as [grand]father of Jehu, King of Israel (1KI 19:16, 2KI 9:2).

What does the name Nimshi mean?

The name Nimshi means “rescued from danger” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

Continue Your Study