shimeah Summary and Overview

(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).

1. Brother of David, and father of Jonathan and Jonadab, #2Sa 21:21| called also Shammah, Shimea, and Shimma. (B.C. about 1060.) 2. A descendant of Jehiel, the father or founder of Gibeon. #1Ch 8:32| (B.C. perhaps 536.)