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Shimei(2)
Shimei in the Bible — of the house of Saul (2SA 16:5) who threw stones at King David. Shimei belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “Shimi, that hears or obeys; my reputation; my fame”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Benjamin
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Shimeiproper name
- Hebrew
- שִׁמְעִי
- Transliteration
- shiməiy
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h has heard' or 'famous'
- Greek
- Σεμεϊ
- Reference
- 2SA 16:5
- Strong's
- H8096
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shimei in the Bible?
Shimei is described in the Bible as of the house of Saul (2SA 16:5) who threw stones at King David. Shimei belonged to the tribe of Benjamin.
What does the name Shimei mean?
The name Shimei means “Shimi, that hears or obeys; my reputation; my fame” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.