Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shimei was a Levite of the family of Merari, mentioned in the genealogy of the Levites.
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Shimei is mentioned in 1Ch.6.29 as part of the genealogy of the Levites, specifically within the family of Merari. The Merarites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, along with the Kohathites and Gershonites. As a Levite, Shimei would have had duties related to the tabernacle or temple service, although his specific role is not detailed in the text. The genealogy in this chapter focuses on tracing the lineage of the Levites and their respective families.
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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 Merari: Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzzah his son,
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