Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shimei was a Levite of the family of Ladan who served during King David's reign.
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Shimei was a Levite who belonged to the family of Ladan, also known as Libni (1Ch. 6:42; 23:9). He lived during the reign of King David and is mentioned in the genealogies of the Levites. In 1Ch.23.9, Shimei is listed along with his brothers Shelomoth and Haziel as heads of their fathers' households. As Levites, they would have had responsibilities related to the service of the tabernacle or temple, although their specific duties are not detailed in the text.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8096
the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,
The sons of Shimei: Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran—three in all. These were the heads of the families of Ladan.
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