Dictionaries :: Shimri

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Shimri:

watchman. (1.) A Simeonite (1Ch 4:37).

(2.) The father of one of the "valiant men" of David's armies (1Ch 11:45).

(3.) Assisted at the purification of the temple in the time of Hezekiah (2Ch 29:13).

Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary

Shimri:

thorn; dregs

International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia

Shimri:

shim'-ri (shimri; various forms in the Septuagint): There are four Hebrews mentioned in the Bible who bear this name:

(1) A Simeonite, a son of Shemaiah and father of Jedaiah, a chief of his tribe (1Ch 4:37).

(2) The father of Jediael, a bodyguard of King David (1Ch 11:45).

(3) A son of Hosah, a Levite. He was appointed by David to be doorkeeper in the house of the Lord. He was made chief of the tribe, although not the firstborn of his family (1Ch 26:10).

(4) One of the sons of Elizaphan, a Levite. He assisted in purifying the temple in the time of Hezekiah (2Ch 29:13).

Written by S. L. Umbach

Nave's Topical Bible

Shimri: 1. Head of a Family in the Tribe of Simeon

1Ch 4:37, 38

Shimri: 2. Father of One of David's Mighty Men

1Ch 11:45

Shimri: 3. A Merarite

1Ch 26:10 [R.V.]

In A.V., called Simri

Shimri: 4. A Levite in the Time of Hezekiah

2Ch 29:13

Smith's Bible Dictionary

Shimri:

(vigilant).

(1.) A Simeonite son of Shemaiah (1 Chronicles 4:37). (B.C. after 1450)

(2.) The father of Jediael, one of David's guard (1 Chronicles 11:45). (B.C. before 1043)

(3.) A Kohathite Levite in the reign of Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 29:13). (B.C. 726)