Old Testament
Shimri
A name shared by a Simeonite leader and a Levite who assisted in the temple purification under King Hezekiah.
The name Shimri appears in two distinct contexts within the Old Testament. One Shimri was a descendant of Simeon listed among the leaders of his clan during the expansion of their territory. Another Shimri was a Levite of the sons of Elizaphan who participated in the sanctification of the temple during the reforms of King Hezekiah.
In the text
- Verses
- 4
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 4:37
- Last appears
- 2 Chronicles 29:13
Where Shimri appears
4 verses · 4 chaptersIn the same books
- Heman12 versesA Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead temple worship and praise.
- Eliel8 versesA name shared by several men in Chronicles, including tribal leaders and Levite officials serving under King Hezekiah.
- Jehoahaz21 versesJehoahaz refers to two kings: a son of Jehu who ruled Israel and a son of Josiah who ruled Judah.
- Ornan17 versesA Jebusite who sold his threshing floor to King David for the site of the future temple.
- Jehiel15 versesA name shared by several Levites, priests, and officials serving during the reigns of David, Hezekiah, and Ezra.
- Jeduthun13 versesA Levite musician and worship leader appointed by David to prophesy with the harp and praise the Lord.
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