People of the Bible

Shimeah, son of Mikloth

The name Shimeah means “Shimeath, that hears, or obeys; perdition.” Shimeah is mentioned in 1 verse of the Bible, first in 1 Chronicles 8:32.

Family of Shimeah

Father

Who was Shimeah?

(1.) One of David’s brothers (2 Sam. 13:3); same as Shimea (4).

(2.) A Benjamite, a descendant of Gibeon (1 Chr. 8:32); called also Shimeam (9:38).

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Shimeah

  • 1 Chronicles 8:32

    And Mikloth begat Shimeah. And these also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, over against them.