Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shimei was a descendant of Judah through Mishma, mentioned in the genealogy of Judah's posterity.
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Shimei is listed in 1Ch.4.26-27 as a descendant of Judah through the line of Mishma. He is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah's posterity, along with his sons Hanan, Zaccur, and Shimei. The passage notes that Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters, indicating that he had a large family. However, the text also states that his brothers did not have many children, suggesting that Shimei's lineage was more prominent or numerous compared to other branches of his family.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8096
The sons of Mishma: Hammuel, Zaccur, and Shimei.
Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters, but his brothers did not have many children, so their whole clan did not become as numerous as the sons of Judah.
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