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Shimei from Ramah was the overseer of King David's vineyards.
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Shimei from Ramah is mentioned in 1Ch.27.27 as the overseer of King David's vineyards. This chapter lists the various officials and administrators responsible for managing the king's assets and resources. As the overseer of the vineyards, Shimei would have been responsible for the cultivation, maintenance, and production of the royal vineyards. His association with Ramah, a city in the territory of Benjamin, suggests that he may have originated from that area.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8096
Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards. Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine vats.
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