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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Shimeah</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/s/shimeah.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/2_samuel/13-3.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/s/shimeah.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Shimeah</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/s/shimea--grandfather_of_asaph.htm" title="Shimea: Grandfather of Asaph">◄</a> Shimeah <a href="/topical/s/shim'e-ah.htm" title="Shim'e-ah">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#hit" title="Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary">Hitchcock's</a> • <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Shimeah is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the genealogical and historical narratives of the books of Samuel and Chronicles. He is a member of the tribe of Judah and is noted for his familial connections to significant figures in the history of Israel.<br><br><b>Genealogy and Family Connections</b><br><br>Shimeah is identified as the brother of King David, one of the most prominent kings of Israel. This connection places Shimeah within the lineage of Jesse, David's father, who is a direct descendant of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Jacob. The genealogical records in the Bible highlight the importance of family lineage, especially in the context of the Davidic line, which is central to the messianic prophecies.<br><br>In <a href="/1_chronicles/2-13.htm">1 Chronicles 2:13-16</a>, the genealogy of Jesse is outlined, listing his sons, among whom Shimeah is included. The Berean Standard Bible states: "Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was second, Shimea third, Nethanel fourth, Raddai fifth, Ozem sixth, and David seventh." Here, Shimeah is referred to as Shimea, a variation of his name, which is not uncommon in ancient texts.<br><br><b>Role and Significance</b><br><br>While Shimeah himself does not play a prominent role in the biblical narrative, his significance is derived from his relationship to David. As David's brother, Shimeah is part of the family that God chose to establish the royal lineage of Israel. This lineage is crucial in the biblical narrative, as it is through David's line that the Messiah is prophesied to come.<br><br>The family of Jesse, including Shimeah, is often seen as a representation of God's sovereign choice and the fulfillment of His promises. The selection of David, the youngest son, as king over his elder brothers, including Shimeah, underscores the biblical theme that God's ways and choices often defy human expectations.<br><br><b>Historical Context</b><br><br>The period in which Shimeah lived was marked by significant transitions in Israel's history. The move from the period of the judges to the establishment of the monarchy under Saul, and subsequently David, was a time of both turmoil and divine intervention. Shimeah's family was at the center of these events, as God orchestrated the rise of David to the throne.<br><br><b>Legacy</b><br><br>Although Shimeah himself is not a central figure in the biblical narrative, his inclusion in the genealogical records serves as a testament to the importance of family and heritage in the biblical worldview. The emphasis on lineage in the Scriptures highlights the continuity of God's plan through generations, culminating in the coming of Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah from the line of David.<br><br>In summary, Shimeah's role in the Bible, while not extensively detailed, is integral to the broader narrative of God's redemptive plan through the house of David. His mention in the genealogies serves as a reminder of the intricate tapestry of relationships and divine purposes woven throughout the biblical account.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Shimeah</span><p>Shimeath, that hears, or obeys; perdition<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Shimeah</span><p><ol> <li>Brother of David, and father of Jonathan and Jonadab, (<a href="/2_samuel/21-21.htm">2 Samuel 21:21</a>) called also Shammah, Shimea, and Shimma. (B.C. about 1060.)</li> <li>A descendant of Jehiel, the father or founder of Gibeon. (<a href="/1_chronicles/8-32.htm">1 Chronicles 8:32</a>) (B.C. perhaps 536.)</li> </ol><a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div><p>(1.) One of David's brothers (<a href="/2_samuel/13-3.htm">2 Samuel 13:3</a>); same as Shimea (4).<p>(2.) A Benjamite, a descendant of Gibeon (<a href="/1_chronicles/8-32.htm">1 Chronicles 8:32</a>); called also Shimeam (<a href="/1_chronicles/9-38.htm">9:38</a>). <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">SHIMEAH</span><p>shim'-e-a (shim'ah; Codex Vaticanus Semaa, Codex Alexandrinus Samea, Lucian, Samaa): A descendant of Jehiel, the "father" of Gibeon (<a href="/1_chronicles/8-32.htm">1 Chronicles 8:32</a>); in <a href="/1_chronicles/9-38.htm">1 Chronicles 9:38</a> 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><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/8093.htm"><span class="l">8093. Shimah -- a brother of David</span></a><br><b>...</b> 8092, 8093. Shimah. 8094 . a brother of David. Transliteration: Shimah Phonetic<br> Spelling: (shim-aw') Short Definition: <b>Shimeah</b>. <b>...</b> <b>Shimeah</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8093.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8039.htm"><span class="l">8039. Shimah -- Shimah, a Benjamite</span></a><br><b>...</b> 8038, 8039. Shimah. 8040 . Shimah, a Benjamite. Transliteration: Shimah<br> Phonetic Spelling: (shim-aw') Short Definition: <b>Shimeah</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8039.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8096.htm"><span class="l">8096. Shimi -- the name of a number of Isr.</span></a><br><b>...</b> <b>Shimeah</b>, Shimei, Shimhi, Shimi. From shema'; famous; Shimi, the name of twenty<br> Israelites -- <b>Shimeah</b> (from the margin), Shimei, Shimhi, Shimi. see HEBREW shema' <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8096.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/shimeah.htm"><span class="l"><b>Shimeah</b> (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 9:38). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>SHIMEAH</b>. shim'-ea (shim <b>...</b> 10-12).<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Shimeah</b> (4 Occurrences). 2 Samuel 13 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shimeah.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shim'e-ah.htm"><span class="l">Shim'e-ah (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Shim'e-ah. <b>Shimeah</b>, Shim'e-ah. Shimeam . Multi-Version Concordance Shim'e-ah<br> (3 Occurrences). <b>...</b> (See RSV). 1 Chronicles 8:32 And Mikloth begot <b>Shimeah</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shim'e-ah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jonadab.htm"><span class="l">Jonadab (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jehon'adab. (1.) The son of Rechab, and founder of the Rechabites (qv), 2 Kings<br> 10:15; Jeremiah 35:6, 10. (2.) The son of <b>Shimeah</b>, David's brother (Int. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jonadab.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shimei.htm"><span class="l">Shimei (43 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> the Bible. The King James Version has "Shimi" in Exodus 6:17; "Shimhi" in<br> 1 Chronicles 8:21; "<b>Shimeah</b>" in 2 Samuel 21:21. the Revised <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shimei.htm - 30k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jon'adab.htm"><span class="l">Jon'adab (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jon'adab (11 Occurrences). 2 Samuel 13:3 But Amnon had a friend, whose name was<br> Jonadab, the son of <b>Shimeah</b> David's brother; and Jonadab was a very subtle man. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jon'adab.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jehonadab.htm"><span class="l">Jehonadab (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Easton's Bible Dictionary Jehovah is liberal; or, whom Jehovah impels.<br> (1.) A son of <b>Shimeah</b>, and nephew of David. It was he who <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jehonadab.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shammah.htm"><span class="l">Shammah (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 17). (2.) One of the sons of Jesse (1 Samuel 16:9). He is also called <b>Shimeah</b><br> (2 Samuel 13:3) and Shimma (1 Chronicles 2:13). (3 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shammah.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/amnon.htm"><span class="l">Amnon (23 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Samuel 13:3 But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of<br><b>Shimeah</b>, David's brother; and Jonadab was a very subtle man. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/amnon.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/david's.htm"><span class="l">David's (142 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (BBE RSV). 2 Samuel 13:3 But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son<br> of <b>Shimeah</b>, David's brother; and Jonadab was a very subtle man. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/david's.htm - 37k</font><p><a href="/topical/v/violated.htm"><span class="l">Violated (23 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Samuel 13:32 Jonadab, the son of <b>Shimeah</b>, David's brother, answered, "Don't let<br> my lord suppose that they have killed all the young men the king's sons; for <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/v/violated.htm - 13k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/David-brothers.html">How many brothers did King David have? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Shimeah (4 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/13-3.htm">2 Samuel 13:3</a></span><br />But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of <span class="boldtext">Shimeah</span>, David's brother; and Jonadab was a very subtle man.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/13-32.htm">2 Samuel 13:32</a></span><br />Jonadab, the son of <span class="boldtext">Shimeah</span>, David's brother, answered, "Don't let my lord suppose that they have killed all the young men the king's sons; for Amnon only is dead; for by the appointment of Absalom this has been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/21-21.htm">2 Samuel 21:21</a></span><br />And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of <span class="boldtext">Shimeah</span> the brother of David slew him.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS YLT NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-32.htm">1 Chronicles 8:32</a></span><br />Mikloth became the father of <span class="boldtext">Shimeah</span>. They also lived with their brothers in Jerusalem, over against their brothers.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/shimeah.htm">Shimeah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/s/shimeah--a_benjamite,_son_of_mikloth.htm">Shimeah: A Benjamite, Son of Mikloth</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/s/shimeah--a_benjamite,_son_of_mikloth--called_shimeam.htm">Shimeah: A Benjamite, Son of Mikloth: Called Shimeam</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/sihimma.htm">Sihimma</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shimeah.htm">Shimeah (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shimeam.htm">Shimeam (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/s/shimea--grandfather_of_asaph.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Shimea: Grandfather of Asaph"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Shimea: Grandfather of Asaph" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/s/shim'e-ah.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Shim'e-ah"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Shim'e-ah" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>