Old Testament · Major figure
Shimei
A name shared by several biblical figures, most notably a Benjamite who cursed King David during his flight.
The name Shimei appears throughout the Old Testament, identifying several distinct individuals including a Levite descendant of Gershon and a Benjamite of the house of Saul. The most prominent Shimei is the man who cursed David during Absalom's rebellion, later seeking forgiveness only to be executed by Solomon for violating his house arrest. These accounts highlight themes of divine judgment, political instability, and the consequences of rebellion against the Lord's anointed.
In the text
- Verses
- 33
- Books
- 9
- First appears
- Exodus 6:17
- Last appears
- Zechariah 12:13
Where Shimei appears
33 verses · 17 chapters- Exodus 6Verse 17
- Numbers 3Verses 18, 21
- 2 Samuel 16Verses 5, 7, 13
- 1 Kings 1Verse 8
- 1 Kings 2Verses 8, 36, 38–42, 44
- 1 Kings 4Verse 18
- 1 Chronicles 3Verse 19
- 1 Chronicles 4Verses 26–27
- 1 Chronicles 5Verse 4
- 1 Chronicles 8Verse 21
- 1 Chronicles 23Verses 7, 9–10
- 1 Chronicles 27Verse 27
- 2 Chronicles 29Verse 14
- 2 Chronicles 31Verses 12–13
- Ezra 10Verses 23, 33, 38
- Esther 2Verse 5
- Zechariah 12Verse 13
In the same books
- Nathan39 versesA prominent prophet who served King David and recorded the history of his reign.
- Benaiah41 versesA valiant warrior and commander who served as captain of David's bodyguard and later as Solomon's army chief.
- Iddo12 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a prophet, a priest, and a royal official.
- Merari30 versesThe third son of Levi and progenitor of the Merarite Levites, who were responsible for the tabernacle structure.
- Absalom85 versesThe third son of King David who led a violent rebellion to usurp his father's throne.
- Adonijah25 versesThe fourth son of David who attempted to seize the throne of Israel before Solomon was established as king.
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