Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shimei was a descendant of Reuben and the son of Gog, mentioned in the genealogy of the Reubenites.
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Shimei, the son of Gog, is mentioned in 1Ch.5.4 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Reuben. He is listed among the descendants of Reuben, the firstborn son of Israel (or 'Jacob'). The genealogy in this chapter traces the lineage of the Reubenites, emphasizing their ancestry and descendants. Apart from being mentioned in this genealogical record, no other details about Shimei's life or role within the tribe are provided in the Bible.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8096
The descendants of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,
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