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== Fausset's Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_37424" /> ==
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<p> '''1.''' Son of Gershom, son of [[Levi]] (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 23:7; &nbsp;1 Chronicles 23:9-10; &nbsp;1 Chronicles 6:17; &nbsp;1 Chronicles 6:29; &nbsp;Numbers 3:18; &nbsp;Zechariah 12:13). (See [[Shelomith]] (5).) [[Shimi]] in &nbsp;Exodus 6:17. </p> <p> '''2.''' Son of Gera, a Benjamite, of Saul's house; at Bahurim, a marked spot on the way from the [[Jordan]] valley to Jerusalem, just within Benjamin; to this point [[Phaltiel]] followed [[Michal]] (&nbsp;2 Samuel 3:16). When David, fleeing from Absalom, reached the edge of the valley, between the road and Shimei's house, [[Shimei]] ran along the ridge over against the road, cursing and throwing stones and dust at him and his mighty men still as he went; and saying, "Come out, come out, thou bloody man and thou man of [[Belial]] the Lord hath returned upon thee all the blood of the house of Saul ''(Referring To His [[Hanging]] Up Saul'S Sons For The Gibeonites, 2 Samuel 21, Which In Time Preceded This; Also To His General Engagement In Wars, '' &nbsp;1 Chronicles 22:8'')'' , and the Lord hath delivered the kingdom into the hand of [[Absalom]] thy son, and behold thou art taken in thy mischief because thou art a bloody man" (&nbsp;2 Samuel 16:5-13). [[Abishai]] would have "taken off his head" then and there, as a "dead dog" presuming to "curse the king." </p> <p> But David felt it was Jehovah's doing: "let him curse, for the Lord hath bidden him; it may be that the Lord will look on shine affliction, and requite me good for his cursing." An undesigned coincidence between David's language in the history and in the independent psalms, a mark of genuineness ''('' &nbsp;Psalms 109:17''; '' &nbsp;Psalms 109:28'', "Let Them Curse, But [[Bless]] Thou"; '' &nbsp;Psalms 25:18'', "Look Upon Mine Affliction," Etc.)'' . Shimei wisely was the "first of the house of Joseph" to meet David on his victorious return over Jordan ''(Compare [[Spiritually]] Our Wisdom, '' &nbsp;Luke 14:32'')'' . A thousand Benjamites, and [[Ziba]] with his 15 sons and 20 servants, were with him. He fell down before the king, confessing his sin and begging David not to "impute iniquity" to him, or remember and take to heart his perversity; spiritually compare &nbsp;Matthew 5:25; &nbsp;Psalms 32:1-6. Again Abishai would have slain Shimei, but David felt his day of restoration to the kingdom was no day for avenging wrongs, and said "thou shalt not die." </p> <p> But on his deathbed David felt, though he forgave Shimei the personal wrong, yet that public justice required his punishment in some form, for David was not likely, in going to appear before God, to cherish revenge after having spared him twice when he might justly have slain him. To [[Solomon]] he committed the fulfillment of the duty unfulfilled by himself; "thou knowest what thou oughtest to do unto him." The impunity of Shimei as of [[Joab]] had brought the law into discredit, for Shimei was living in court favor at Jerusalem, "thou hast with thee Shimei" (&nbsp;1 Kings 2:8). Anticipating from Shimei's restless spirit that he would attempt some fresh lawlessness, David says, "his hoar head bring thou down to the grave with blood." However, as Solomon did not put him to death but gave him a chance of life, some understand "not" after "bring thou down," taken from the former clause "hold him not guiltless," and "bring not down his hoar head," etc. </p> <p> So in &nbsp;1 Samuel 2:3, where two prohibitions come together, the negative is expressed only in the first clause and understood in the second. Solomon bound him on pain of death to build a house, and stay at Jerusalem, and not cross the [[Kedron]] which separated him from the road to his old abode at Bahurim. After the lapse of three years Shimei went after two slaves of his, who had fled to [[Achish]] of Gath. His breach of his own oath brought on him the king's threatened penalty; he was slain by Benaiah. Thus he brought, "on his own head" his wickedness towards David which David had left unavenged; justice had its course so by "taking away the wicked from before the king, his throne was established in righteousness" (&nbsp;Proverbs 25:5; &nbsp;1 Kings 2:36-46; &nbsp;Psalms 7:16; &nbsp;Ezekiel 17:19). </p> <p> '''3.''' [[Faithful]] to Solomon in Adonijah's rebellion (&nbsp;1 Kings 1:8); identified with Shimei son of [[Elah]] (&nbsp;1 Kings 4:18), Solomon's commissariat officer in Benjamin; or with Shimei or Shammah, David's brother, or [[Shammah]] the [[Ararite]] (&nbsp;2 Samuel 23:11). </p> <p> '''4.''' Son of Pedaiah, Zerubbabel's brother (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 3:19). </p> <p> '''5.''' Son of Zacchur, a [[Simeonite]] (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 4:26-27); he had 16 sons and six daughters. </p> <p> '''6.''' Son of [[Gog]] a [[Reubenite]] (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 5:4). </p> <p> '''7.''' A [[Gershonite]] Levite, son of [[Jahath]] (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 6:42). </p> <p> '''8.''' Son of Jeduthun, chief of the tenth division of singers (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 25:17). </p> <p> '''9.''' The Ramathite, over David's vineyards (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 27:27). </p> <p> '''10.''' A Levite, of the sons of Heman; took part in the purification of the temple under [[Hezekiah]] (&nbsp;2 Chronicles 29:14). </p> <p> '''11.''' The Levite, Cononiah's brother, having charge of the offerings, etc., under Hezekiah (&nbsp;2 Chronicles 31:12-13). &nbsp;2 Chronicles 31:12. A [[Levite]] in Ezra's time (&nbsp;Ezra 10:23), married a foreign wife; also SEMIS. </p> <p> '''13.''' Of the [[Hashum]] family, put away his foreign wife (&nbsp;Ezra 10:33). </p> <p> '''14.''' Son of Bani, put away his foreign wife (&nbsp;Ezra 10:38). </p> <p> '''15.''' Ancestor of Mordecai, son of Kish, of [[Benjamin]] (&nbsp;Esther 2:5). </p>
<p> '''1.''' Son of Gershom, son of [[Levi]] (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 23:7; &nbsp;1 Chronicles 23:9-10; &nbsp;1 Chronicles 6:17; &nbsp;1 Chronicles 6:29; &nbsp;Numbers 3:18; &nbsp;Zechariah 12:13). (See [[Shelomith]] (5).) [[Shimi]] in &nbsp;Exodus 6:17. </p> <p> '''2.''' Son of Gera, a Benjamite, of Saul's house; at Bahurim, a marked spot on the way from the [[Jordan]] valley to Jerusalem, just within Benjamin; to this point [[Phaltiel]] followed [[Michal]] (&nbsp;2 Samuel 3:16). When David, fleeing from Absalom, reached the edge of the valley, between the road and Shimei's house, [[Shimei]] ran along the ridge over against the road, cursing and throwing stones and dust at him and his mighty men still as he went; and saying, "Come out, come out, thou bloody man and thou man of [[Belial]] the Lord hath returned upon thee all the blood of the house of Saul ''(Referring To His [[Hanging]] Up Saul'S Sons For The Gibeonites, 2 Samuel 21, Which In Time Preceded This; Also To His General Engagement In Wars, '' &nbsp;1 Chronicles 22:8 '')'' , and the Lord hath delivered the kingdom into the hand of [[Absalom]] thy son, and behold thou art taken in thy mischief because thou art a bloody man" (&nbsp;2 Samuel 16:5-13). [[Abishai]] would have "taken off his head" then and there, as a "dead dog" presuming to "curse the king." </p> <p> But David felt it was Jehovah's doing: "let him curse, for the Lord hath bidden him; it may be that the Lord will look on shine affliction, and requite me good for his cursing." An undesigned coincidence between David's language in the history and in the independent psalms, a mark of genuineness ''('' &nbsp;Psalms 109:17 ''; '' &nbsp;Psalms 109:28 '', "Let Them Curse, But [[Bless]] Thou"; '' &nbsp;Psalms 25:18 '', "Look Upon Mine Affliction," Etc.)'' . Shimei wisely was the "first of the house of Joseph" to meet David on his victorious return over Jordan ''(Compare [[Spiritually]] Our Wisdom, '' &nbsp;Luke 14:32 '')'' . A thousand Benjamites, and [[Ziba]] with his 15 sons and 20 servants, were with him. He fell down before the king, confessing his sin and begging David not to "impute iniquity" to him, or remember and take to heart his perversity; spiritually compare &nbsp;Matthew 5:25; &nbsp;Psalms 32:1-6. Again Abishai would have slain Shimei, but David felt his day of restoration to the kingdom was no day for avenging wrongs, and said "thou shalt not die." </p> <p> But on his deathbed David felt, though he forgave Shimei the personal wrong, yet that public justice required his punishment in some form, for David was not likely, in going to appear before God, to cherish revenge after having spared him twice when he might justly have slain him. To [[Solomon]] he committed the fulfillment of the duty unfulfilled by himself; "thou knowest what thou oughtest to do unto him." The impunity of Shimei as of [[Joab]] had brought the law into discredit, for Shimei was living in court favor at Jerusalem, "thou hast with thee Shimei" (&nbsp;1 Kings 2:8). Anticipating from Shimei's restless spirit that he would attempt some fresh lawlessness, David says, "his hoar head bring thou down to the grave with blood." However, as Solomon did not put him to death but gave him a chance of life, some understand "not" after "bring thou down," taken from the former clause "hold him not guiltless," and "bring not down his hoar head," etc. </p> <p> So in &nbsp;1 Samuel 2:3, where two prohibitions come together, the negative is expressed only in the first clause and understood in the second. Solomon bound him on pain of death to build a house, and stay at Jerusalem, and not cross the [[Kedron]] which separated him from the road to his old abode at Bahurim. After the lapse of three years Shimei went after two slaves of his, who had fled to [[Achish]] of Gath. His breach of his own oath brought on him the king's threatened penalty; he was slain by Benaiah. Thus he brought, "on his own head" his wickedness towards David which David had left unavenged; justice had its course so by "taking away the wicked from before the king, his throne was established in righteousness" (&nbsp;Proverbs 25:5; &nbsp;1 Kings 2:36-46; &nbsp;Psalms 7:16; &nbsp;Ezekiel 17:19). </p> <p> '''3.''' [[Faithful]] to Solomon in Adonijah's rebellion (&nbsp;1 Kings 1:8); identified with Shimei son of [[Elah]] (&nbsp;1 Kings 4:18), Solomon's commissariat officer in Benjamin; or with Shimei or Shammah, David's brother, or [[Shammah]] the [[Ararite]] (&nbsp;2 Samuel 23:11). </p> <p> '''4.''' Son of Pedaiah, Zerubbabel's brother (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 3:19). </p> <p> '''5.''' Son of Zacchur, a [[Simeonite]] (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 4:26-27); he had 16 sons and six daughters. </p> <p> '''6.''' Son of [[Gog]] a [[Reubenite]] (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 5:4). </p> <p> '''7.''' A [[Gershonite]] Levite, son of [[Jahath]] (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 6:42). </p> <p> '''8.''' Son of Jeduthun, chief of the tenth division of singers (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 25:17). </p> <p> '''9.''' The Ramathite, over David's vineyards (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 27:27). </p> <p> '''10.''' A Levite, of the sons of Heman; took part in the purification of the temple under [[Hezekiah]] (&nbsp;2 Chronicles 29:14). </p> <p> '''11.''' The Levite, Cononiah's brother, having charge of the offerings, etc., under Hezekiah (&nbsp;2 Chronicles 31:12-13). &nbsp;2 Chronicles 31:12. A [[Levite]] in Ezra's time (&nbsp;Ezra 10:23), married a foreign wife; also [[Semis]] </p> <p> '''13.''' Of the [[Hashum]] family, put away his foreign wife (&nbsp;Ezra 10:33). </p> <p> '''14.''' Son of Bani, put away his foreign wife (&nbsp;Ezra 10:38). </p> <p> '''15.''' Ancestor of Mordecai, son of Kish, of [[Benjamin]] (&nbsp;Esther 2:5). </p>
          
          
== Smith's Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_74955" /> ==
== Smith's Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_74955" /> ==
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== Morrish Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_68803" /> ==
== Morrish Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_68803" /> ==
<p> 1. Son of Gershon, the son of Levi. &nbsp;Numbers 3:18; &nbsp;1 Chronicles 6:17; &nbsp;1 Chronicles 23:7,9,10 . Called SHIMI in &nbsp;Exodus 6:17 . </p> <p> 2. Son of Gera, a Benjamite, of the house of Saul: he cursed David, calling him 'a man of Belial,' and threw stones and dust at him, when he was hastening from [[Jerusalem]] at the rebellion of Absalom; but made submission on David's return, and was not then punished. David at his death reminded Solomon of Shimei's wickedness, for he had cursed the Lord's anointed king. Solomon promised Shimei his life on the condition that he did not go out of Jerusalem; but he broke the compact and was put to death. &nbsp; 2 Samuel 16:5-13; &nbsp;2 Samuel 19:18-23; &nbsp;1 Kings 2:8-46 . </p> <p> 3. [[Officer]] of David who kept aloof from [[Adonijah]] on his usurpation. &nbsp; 1 Kings 1:8 . </p> <p> 4. Son of Elah and one of Solomon's commissariat officers. &nbsp; 1 Kings 4:18 . </p> <p> 5. Son of Pedaiah, a son of Jeconiah. &nbsp; 1 Chronicles 3:19 . </p> <p> 6. Son of Zacchur, of the tribe of [[Simeon.]] &nbsp; 1 Chronicles 4:26 &nbsp; 27 . </p> <p> 7. Son of Gog, of the tribe of Reuben. &nbsp; 1 Chronicles 5:4 . </p> <p> 8. Son of Libni, a Merarite. &nbsp; 1 Chronicles 6:29 . </p> <p> 9. Son of Jahath, a son of Gershon. &nbsp; 1 Chronicles 6:42 . </p> <p> 10. Chief of the tenth course in the service of song. &nbsp; 1 Chronicles 25:17 . </p> <p> 11. The [[Ramathite]] who was over the vineyards of David. &nbsp; 1 Chronicles 27:27 . </p> <p> 12. Son of Heman: he took part in the purification of the temple. &nbsp; 2 Chronicles 29:14 . </p> <p> 13. Levite who had charge of the offerings. &nbsp; 2 Chronicles 31:12,13 . </p> <p> 14. Levite who had married a strange wife. &nbsp; Ezra 10:23 . </p> <p> 15,16. Two who had married strange wives. &nbsp; Ezra 10:33,38 . </p> <p> 17. Son of Kish, a Benjamite, and grandfather of Mordecai. &nbsp; Esther 2:5 . </p> <p> 18. A family who will mourn apart on the repentance of Jerusalem. &nbsp; Zechariah 12:13 . This is by some associated with No. 1; but SIMEONis read in the <i> margin, </i> and in the LXX, the Arabic and [[Syriac]] versions. See under ZECHARIAH, &nbsp;Zechariah 12 . </p>
<p> 1. Son of Gershon, the son of Levi. &nbsp;Numbers 3:18; &nbsp;1 Chronicles 6:17; &nbsp;1 Chronicles 23:7,9,10 . Called SHIMI in &nbsp;Exodus 6:17 . </p> <p> 2. Son of Gera, a Benjamite, of the house of Saul: he cursed David, calling him 'a man of Belial,' and threw stones and dust at him, when he was hastening from [[Jerusalem]] at the rebellion of Absalom; but made submission on David's return, and was not then punished. David at his death reminded Solomon of Shimei's wickedness, for he had cursed the Lord's anointed king. Solomon promised Shimei his life on the condition that he did not go out of Jerusalem; but he broke the compact and was put to death. &nbsp; 2 Samuel 16:5-13; &nbsp;2 Samuel 19:18-23; &nbsp;1 Kings 2:8-46 . </p> <p> 3. [[Officer]] of David who kept aloof from [[Adonijah]] on his usurpation. &nbsp; 1 Kings 1:8 . </p> <p> 4. Son of Elah and one of Solomon's commissariat officers. &nbsp; 1 Kings 4:18 . </p> <p> 5. Son of Pedaiah, a son of Jeconiah. &nbsp; 1 Chronicles 3:19 . </p> <p> 6. Son of Zacchur, of the tribe of [[Simeon.]] &nbsp; 1 Chronicles 4:26 &nbsp; 27 . </p> <p> 7. Son of Gog, of the tribe of Reuben. &nbsp; 1 Chronicles 5:4 . </p> <p> 8. Son of Libni, a Merarite. &nbsp; 1 Chronicles 6:29 . </p> <p> 9. Son of Jahath, a son of Gershon. &nbsp; 1 Chronicles 6:42 . </p> <p> 10. Chief of the tenth course in the service of song. &nbsp; 1 Chronicles 25:17 . </p> <p> 11. The [[Ramathite]] who was over the vineyards of David. &nbsp; 1 Chronicles 27:27 . </p> <p> 12. Son of Heman: he took part in the purification of the temple. &nbsp; 2 Chronicles 29:14 . </p> <p> 13. Levite who had charge of the offerings. &nbsp; 2 Chronicles 31:12,13 . </p> <p> 14. Levite who had married a strange wife. &nbsp; Ezra 10:23 . </p> <p> 15,16. Two who had married strange wives. &nbsp; Ezra 10:33,38 . </p> <p> 17. Son of Kish, a Benjamite, and grandfather of Mordecai. &nbsp; Esther 2:5 . </p> <p> 18. A family who will mourn apart on the repentance of Jerusalem. &nbsp; Zechariah 12:13 . This is by some associated with No. 1; but SIMEONis read in the <i> margin, </i> and in the LXX, the Arabic and [[Syriac]] versions. See under [[Zechariah]] &nbsp;Zechariah 12 . </p>
          
          
== Holman Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_43924" /> ==
== Holman Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_43924" /> ==
&nbsp;Exodus 6:17&nbsp;Numbers 3:18&nbsp;1 Chronicles 6:42&nbsp;2&nbsp;1 Chronicles 23:9&nbsp; 1 Chronicles 23:10&nbsp;3&nbsp;2 Samuel 16:1&nbsp;2 Samuel 19:1&nbsp;1 Kings 2:1 <p> 4. Court personality who refused to support Adonijah against Solomon (&nbsp;1 Kings 1:8 ). &nbsp;5 . [[District]] supervisor in territory of Benjamin responsible for supplying Solomon's court one month each year (&nbsp;1 Kings 4:18 ); he could be identical with 4. above. 6. Ancestor of Mordecai, the cousin of Esther (&nbsp;Esther 2:5 ). &nbsp;7 . [[Brother]] of [[Zerubbabel]] (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 3:19 ). &nbsp;8 . [[Member]] of tribe of [[Simeon]] (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 4:26 ). &nbsp;9 . Member of tribe of [[Reuben]] (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 5:4 ). &nbsp;10 . A Levite (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 6:29 ). &nbsp;11 . A Benjaminite (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 8:21; apparently identical with [[Shema]] in &nbsp;1 Chronicles 8:13 ). &nbsp;12 . [[Temple]] musician under David (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 25:17; perhaps also in &nbsp;1 Chronicles 25:3 with a [[Hebrew]] manuscript and some Greek manuscripts as in NRSV, REB, NAS, NIV, TEV). 13. Supervisor of David's vineyards (&nbsp; 1 Chronicles 27:27 ). &nbsp;14 . and 15. Two [[Levites]] under Hezekiah (&nbsp;2 Chronicles 29:14; &nbsp;2 Chronicles 31:12-13 ). &nbsp;16 . Levite married to a foreign woman under Ezra (&nbsp;Ezra 10:23 ). &nbsp;17 . and 18. Two [[Jews]] married to foreign women under Ezra (&nbsp;Ezra 10:33 ,Ezra 10:33,&nbsp;10:38 ). </p>
&nbsp;Exodus 6:17&nbsp;Numbers 3:18&nbsp;1 Chronicles 6:42&nbsp;2&nbsp;1 Chronicles 23:9&nbsp; 1 Chronicles 23:10&nbsp;3&nbsp;2 Samuel 16:1&nbsp;2 Samuel 19:1&nbsp;1 Kings 2:1 <p> 4. Court personality who refused to support Adonijah against Solomon (&nbsp;1 Kings 1:8 ). &nbsp;5 . [[District]] supervisor in territory of Benjamin responsible for supplying Solomon's court one month each year (&nbsp;1 Kings 4:18 ); he could be identical with 4. above. 6. Ancestor of Mordecai, the cousin of Esther (&nbsp;Esther 2:5 ). &nbsp;7 . [[Brother]] of [[Zerubbabel]] (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 3:19 ). &nbsp;8 . [[Member]] of tribe of [[Simeon]] (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 4:26 ). &nbsp;9 . Member of tribe of [[Reuben]] (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 5:4 ). &nbsp;10 . A Levite (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 6:29 ). &nbsp;11 . A Benjaminite (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 8:21; apparently identical with [[Shema]] in &nbsp;1 Chronicles 8:13 ). &nbsp;12 . [[Temple]] musician under David (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 25:17; perhaps also in &nbsp;1 Chronicles 25:3 with a [[Hebrew]] manuscript and some Greek manuscripts as in [[Nrsv, Reb, Nas, Niv, Tev]] ) 13. Supervisor of David's vineyards (&nbsp; 1 Chronicles 27:27 ). &nbsp;14 . and 15. Two [[Levites]] under Hezekiah (&nbsp;2 Chronicles 29:14; &nbsp;2 Chronicles 31:12-13 ). &nbsp;16 . Levite married to a foreign woman under Ezra (&nbsp;Ezra 10:23 ). &nbsp;17 . and 18. Two [[Jews]] married to foreign women under Ezra (&nbsp;Ezra 10:33 ,Ezra 10:33,&nbsp;10:38 ). </p>
          
          
== People's Dictionary of the Bible <ref name="term_70834" /> ==
== People's Dictionary of the Bible <ref name="term_70834" /> ==
<p> [[Shimei]] (''Shĭm'E-Î'' ), ''Famous.'' The name of 14 or more Hebrews, of whom the two following may be described. 1. A son of [[Gershon]] the son of Levi, &nbsp;Numbers 3:18; &nbsp;1 Chronicles 6:17; &nbsp;1 Chronicles 6:42; &nbsp;1 Chronicles 23:7; &nbsp;1 Chronicles 23:9-10; called Shimi, &nbsp;Exodus 6:17, A. V. It is to his descendants, probably, that reference is made in &nbsp;Zechariah 12:13; comp. &nbsp;Numbers 3:21. 2. The son of Gera, a Benjamite and a kinsman of Saul, who insulted king David when fleeing before Absalom, and humbled himself on David's return. Shimei gave bis parole never to leave Jerusalem, but broke it by pursuing his fugitive servants to Gath, and was put to death on returning. &nbsp;2 Samuel 16:6-14; &nbsp;2 Samuel 19:16-23; &nbsp;1 Kings 2:8-9; &nbsp;1 Kings 2:36-46. </p>
<p> [[Shimei]] ( ''Shĭm'E-Î'' ), ''Famous.'' The name of 14 or more Hebrews, of whom the two following may be described. 1. A son of [[Gershon]] the son of Levi, &nbsp;Numbers 3:18; &nbsp;1 Chronicles 6:17; &nbsp;1 Chronicles 6:42; &nbsp;1 Chronicles 23:7; &nbsp;1 Chronicles 23:9-10; called Shimi, &nbsp;Exodus 6:17, A. V. It is to his descendants, probably, that reference is made in &nbsp;Zechariah 12:13; comp. &nbsp;Numbers 3:21. 2. The son of Gera, a Benjamite and a kinsman of Saul, who insulted king David when fleeing before Absalom, and humbled himself on David's return. Shimei gave bis parole never to leave Jerusalem, but broke it by pursuing his fugitive servants to Gath, and was put to death on returning. &nbsp;2 Samuel 16:6-14; &nbsp;2 Samuel 19:16-23; &nbsp;1 Kings 2:8-9; &nbsp;1 Kings 2:36-46. </p>
          
          
== Easton's Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_33662" /> ==
== Easton's Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_33662" /> ==
<li> Another Levite (&nbsp;Ezra 10:23 ). "The family of Shimei" (&nbsp;Zechariah 12:13; RSV, "the family of the Shimeites") were the descendants of Shimei (1). <div> <p> '''Copyright Statement''' These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by [[Thomas]] Nelson, 1897. Public Domain. </p> <p> '''Bibliography Information''' Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Shimei'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/s/shimei.html. 1897. </p> </div> </li>
<li> Another Levite (&nbsp;Ezra 10:23 ). "The family of Shimei" (&nbsp;Zechariah 12:13; RSV, "the family of the Shimeites") were the descendants of Shimei (1). <div> <p> '''Copyright Statement''' These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton [[M.A., DD]]  Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by [[Thomas]] Nelson, 1897. Public Domain. </p> <p> '''Bibliography Information''' Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Shimei'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/s/shimei.html. 1897. </p> </div> </li>
          
          
== Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary <ref name="term_48759" /> ==
== Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary <ref name="term_48759" /> ==
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== Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_60451" /> ==
== Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_60451" /> ==
<p> (Heb. Shinzmi', שַׁמְעַי '', My Fame,'' or ''Renowned;'' Sept. Σεμε ‹, but Σαμα ‹ θ in &nbsp;1 Chronicles 8:21; Σαμού in &nbsp;Ezra 10:23; Σεμείας in &nbsp;Esther 2:5; and v. r. Σεμε ‹ α occasionally elsewhere), the name of some sixteen Hebrews.. </p> <p> '''1.''' The second named of the two sons of Gershon the son of Levi (&nbsp;Exodus 6:17; A. V. "Shimi;" &nbsp;Numbers 3:18; &nbsp;1 Chronicles 6:17 [Hebrews 2]; &nbsp;Zechariah 12:13). B.C. post 1874. In &nbsp;1 Chronicles 6:29 [Heb. 14] he is called the ''Sont'' of [[Libni]] and father of Uzza, and both are reckoned as sons of Merari; but there is reason to suppose that there is some clerical error in this verse, as he is everywhere else represented to be Libni's ''Brother. In'' &nbsp;1 Chronicles 23:7-10 his posterity is enumerated, but the text has probably there also suffered a transposition, so that we ought to read,;" Of the Gershonites were [[Laadan]] [or Libni] and Shimei. The sons of Laadan the chief was Jehiel, and Zetham, and, Joel, three; these were the chief of the fathers of Laadan. The Sons of Shimei, Shelomith [or [[Shelomoth]] ], and Haziel, and Haran, three. And the sons of Shelomith [inistead of Shimei] were Jahath, Zina, and Jeaush, and Beriahb these four were the sons of Shelomith [or perhaps Shimei might here remain]. And Jahath was the chief," etc. Both Keil and Zockler (in Lange), however, regard Laadan as different from Libni, and make out two distinct-persons here by the name of Shimei. See No. 3, below. </p> <p> '''2.''' A Reubenite, son of Gog and father of Micah (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 5:4). B.C. post 1874. </p> <p> '''3.''' A Gershonite Levite, son of Jahath and father of [[Zimnah]] in the ancestry of [[Asaph]] (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 6:42 [Heb. 27]). B.C. cir. 1695. Some have regarded him as identical with the younger son of Gershon (Heb. 27:17 [Hebrews 2]), but the other particulars do not allow this. </p> <p> '''4.''' A Simeonite, son of Zacchur, and father of sixteen sons and six daughters (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 4:26-27). B.C. ante 1618. He was perhaps the same with SHEMAIAH (See [[Shemaiah]]) (q.v.) the ancestor of [[Ziza]] (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 4:37). </p> <p> '''5.''' One of the heads of the families of Beanjamites resident at Jerusalem (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 8:21; A. V. "Shimhi"); apparently the same with SHEMA (See Shema) (q.v.) the son, of [[Elpaal]] (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 8:13). B.C. post 1618. </p> <p> '''6.''' A citizen of [[Ramah]] appointed overseer of David's vineyards (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 27:27). B.C. 1043. </p> <p> '''7.''' The son of Gera; Benjamite of the house of Saul, who lived at Bahurim during the reign of David, and is associated with some of the most painful transactions of the reign of that monarch and his successor. His residence there agrees with the other notices of the place, as if a marked spot on the way to and from the Jordan valley to Jerusalem, and just within the border of Benjamin. (See [[Bahurim]]). He may have received the unfortunate Phaltiel after his separation from Michal (&nbsp;2 Samuel 3:16). </p> <p> '''1.''' When David and his suite were seen descending the long defile from [[Olivet]] on his. flight from. Absalom (&nbsp;2 Samuel 16:5-13), the whole feeling of the clan of Benjamin burst forth without restraint in the person of Shimei. His house apparently was separated from the road by a deep valley, yet not so far as that anything that he did or said could not be distinctly heard. He ran along the ridge, cursing, throwing stones at the king and his companions, and when he came to a patch of dust on the dry hill-side, taking it up and throwing it over them. Abishai was so irritated that, but for David's remonstrance, he would have darted across the ravine (&nbsp;2 Samuel 16:9) and torn or cut off his head. The whole conversation is remarkable, as showing what may almost be called the slang terms of abuse prevalent in the two rival courts. The cant name for David in Shimei's mouth is the man of blood," twice emphatically repeated: " Come out, come out, thou man of blood [[Aman]] of blood art thou" (16:7, 8). It seems to lave been derived from the slaughter of the sons of Saul (ch. 21), or generally perhaps from [[Davids]] predatory, warlike life (comp. &nbsp;1 Chronicles 22:8). The cant name for a Benjamite in Abishai's mouth was "a dead dog" (&nbsp;2 Samuel 16:9; comp. Abner's expression, "Am I a dog's head?" 3:8). "Man of Belial" also appears to have been a favorite term on both sides (16:7; 20:1). The royal party passed on, Shimei following them with his stones and curses: as long as they were in sight. (See Lorenz, ''Doe Crimine: Simei In Davidea'' [Strasb. 1749].) B.C. 1023.... </p> <p> '''2.''' The next meeting was very different. The king was now returning from his successful campaign. Just as he was crossing the Jordan, in the ferry-boat or on the bridge (&nbsp;2 Samuel 19:18; Sept. διαβαίνοντος '';'' Josephus, ''A'' nt. 7, 5:''2, 4, Ἐπὶ Τὴν Γεφύραν'' ), the first person to welcome him on the western, or perhaps even on the eastern, side was: He threw himself at David's feet in abject penitence. "He was the first," he said, "of all the house of Joseph," thus indicating the close political alliance between Benjamin and Ephraim. Another altercation ensued between David and Abishai, which ended in David's guaranteeing Shimei's life with an oath (&nbsp;2 Samuel 19:18-23) in' consideration of the general jubilee and amnesty of the return. B.C. 1023. </p> <p> '''3.''' But the king's suspicions were not set to rest by this submission; and on his death-bed he recalls the whole scene to the recollection of his son Solomon. Shimei's head was now white with age (&nbsp;1 Kings 2:9), and he was living in the favor of the court at Jerusalem (&nbsp;1 Kings 2:8). B.C. 1013. Solomon gave him notice that from henceforth he must consider himself confined to the walls of Jerusalem on pain of death. The Kidron, which divided him from the road to his old residence at Bahurim. was not to be crossed. He was to build a house in Jerusalem (ii, 36, 37). For three years the engagement was kept. At the end of that time, for the purpose of capturing two slaves who had escaped to Gath, he went out on his ass and made his journey successfully (2:40). On his return, the king took him at his word, and he was slain by Bensaiah (ii, 41-46). B.C. 1009. ' In the sacred historian, and still more in [[Josephus]] "(Ant. 8:1, 5), great stress is laid on Shimei's having broken his oath to remain at home; so that his death is regarded as a judgment, not only for his previous treason, but for his recent sacrilege. (See Ortlob, De Processu Sol, contra Shimei '[Lips. 1719].) (See [[David]]); (See Solomon). </p> <p> '''8.''' One of the faithful adherents of Solomon at the time of Adonijah's: usurpation (&nbsp;1 Kings 1:8). B.C. 1015. Probably he is: the same as Shimei the son of Elah, Solomon's commissariat officer in Benjamin (4:18). Ewald, however, suggests ''(Gesch.'' iii, 266) that he :may have been the same with [[Shimeah]] or Shammah, David's brother (&nbsp;1 Samuel 16:9; &nbsp;2 Samuel 21:21). From the mention which is made of "the mighty men" in the same verse, one might be tempted to conclude that Shimei is the same with Shammah the [[Hararite]] (2 . Samuel 23 ). </p> <p> '''9.''' The head of the tenth division of twelve musicians severally in the distribution by David (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 25:17). B.C. 1013. It would seem that he was one of the sons of Jeduthun, for a name is necessary in &nbsp;1 Chronicles 25:3. to complete the number six there given, and all the other lists are full. of the Temple under Hezekiah (&nbsp;2 Chronicles 29:14). B.C. 726. </p> <p> '''11.''' A Levite who in connection, with his brother [[Cononiah]] the Levite had charge of the offerings, the tithes, and the dedicated things in the renewal under Hezekiah (&nbsp;2 Chronicles 31:12-13). B.C. 726. He was probably the same as the preceding. </p> <p> '''12.''' A son of [[Pedaiah]] and brother of Zerubbabel (q.v.), but whether by the same mother or not is doubtful (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 3:19). B.C. 1536. </p> <p> '''13.''' A Benjamite, "son" of [[Kish]] and "father" of [[Jair]] in Mordecai's ancestry (&nbsp;Esther 2:5).' B.C. ante 479. </p> <p> '''14.''' A Levite who divorced his [[Gentile]] wife. after the captivity (&nbsp;Ezra 10:23). B.C. 459. </p> <p> '''15.''' An [[Israelite]] of "the sons of Hashum" who did the same (&nbsp;Ezra 10:33). B.C. 459. </p> <p> '''16.''' An Israelite of the. sons of [[Bani]] who did the same (&nbsp;Ezra 10:38). B.C. 459. </p>
<p> (Heb. Shinzmi', '''''שַׁמְעַי''''' '', My Fame,'' or ''Renowned;'' Sept. '''''Σεμε''''' '''''''''' , but '''''Σαμα''''' '''''''''' '''''Θ''''' in &nbsp;1 Chronicles 8:21; '''''Σαμού''''' in &nbsp;Ezra 10:23; '''''Σεμείας''''' in &nbsp;Esther 2:5; and v. r. '''''Σεμε''''' '''''''''' '''''Α''''' occasionally elsewhere), the name of some sixteen Hebrews.. </p> <p> '''1.''' The second named of the two sons of Gershon the son of Levi (&nbsp;Exodus 6:17; A. V. "Shimi;" &nbsp;Numbers 3:18; &nbsp;1 Chronicles 6:17 [Hebrews 2]; &nbsp;Zechariah 12:13). B.C. post 1874. In &nbsp;1 Chronicles 6:29 [Heb. 14] he is called the ''Sont'' of [[Libni]] and father of Uzza, and both are reckoned as sons of Merari; but there is reason to suppose that there is some clerical error in this verse, as he is everywhere else represented to be Libni's ''Brother. In'' &nbsp;1 Chronicles 23:7-10 his posterity is enumerated, but the text has probably there also suffered a transposition, so that we ought to read,;" Of the Gershonites were [[Laadan]] [or Libni] and Shimei. The sons of Laadan the chief was Jehiel, and Zetham, and, Joel, three; these were the chief of the fathers of Laadan. The Sons of Shimei, Shelomith [or [[Shelomoth]] ], and Haziel, and Haran, three. And the sons of Shelomith [inistead of Shimei] were Jahath, Zina, and Jeaush, and Beriahb these four were the sons of Shelomith [or perhaps Shimei might here remain]. And Jahath was the chief," etc. Both Keil and Zockler (in Lange), however, regard Laadan as different from Libni, and make out two distinct-persons here by the name of Shimei. See No. 3, below. </p> <p> '''2.''' A Reubenite, son of Gog and father of Micah (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 5:4). B.C. post 1874. </p> <p> '''3.''' A Gershonite Levite, son of Jahath and father of [[Zimnah]] in the ancestry of [[Asaph]] (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 6:42 [Heb. 27]). B.C. cir. 1695. Some have regarded him as identical with the younger son of Gershon (Heb. 27:17 [Hebrews 2]), but the other particulars do not allow this. </p> <p> '''4.''' A Simeonite, son of Zacchur, and father of sixteen sons and six daughters (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 4:26-27). B.C. ante 1618. He was perhaps the same with SHEMAIAH (See [[Shemaiah]]) (q.v.) the ancestor of [[Ziza]] (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 4:37). </p> <p> '''5.''' One of the heads of the families of Beanjamites resident at Jerusalem (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 8:21; A. V. "Shimhi"); apparently the same with SHEMA (See Shema) (q.v.) the son, of [[Elpaal]] (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 8:13). B.C. post 1618. </p> <p> '''6.''' A citizen of [[Ramah]] appointed overseer of David's vineyards (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 27:27). B.C. 1043. </p> <p> '''7.''' The son of Gera; Benjamite of the house of Saul, who lived at Bahurim during the reign of David, and is associated with some of the most painful transactions of the reign of that monarch and his successor. His residence there agrees with the other notices of the place, as if a marked spot on the way to and from the Jordan valley to Jerusalem, and just within the border of Benjamin. (See [[Bahurim]]). He may have received the unfortunate Phaltiel after his separation from Michal (&nbsp;2 Samuel 3:16). </p> <p> '''1.''' When David and his suite were seen descending the long defile from [[Olivet]] on his. flight from. Absalom (&nbsp;2 Samuel 16:5-13), the whole feeling of the clan of Benjamin burst forth without restraint in the person of Shimei. His house apparently was separated from the road by a deep valley, yet not so far as that anything that he did or said could not be distinctly heard. He ran along the ridge, cursing, throwing stones at the king and his companions, and when he came to a patch of dust on the dry hill-side, taking it up and throwing it over them. Abishai was so irritated that, but for David's remonstrance, he would have darted across the ravine (&nbsp;2 Samuel 16:9) and torn or cut off his head. The whole conversation is remarkable, as showing what may almost be called the slang terms of abuse prevalent in the two rival courts. The cant name for David in Shimei's mouth is the man of blood," twice emphatically repeated: " Come out, come out, thou man of blood [[Aman]] of blood art thou" (16:7, 8). It seems to lave been derived from the slaughter of the sons of Saul (ch. 21), or generally perhaps from [[Davids]] predatory, warlike life (comp. &nbsp;1 Chronicles 22:8). The cant name for a Benjamite in Abishai's mouth was "a dead dog" (&nbsp;2 Samuel 16:9; comp. Abner's expression, "Am I a dog's head?" 3:8). "Man of Belial" also appears to have been a favorite term on both sides (16:7; 20:1). The royal party passed on, Shimei following them with his stones and curses: as long as they were in sight. (See Lorenz, ''Doe Crimine: Simei In Davidea'' [Strasb. 1749].) B.C. 1023.... </p> <p> '''2.''' The next meeting was very different. The king was now returning from his successful campaign. Just as he was crossing the Jordan, in the ferry-boat or on the bridge (&nbsp;2 Samuel 19:18; Sept. '''''Διαβαίνοντος''''' '';'' Josephus, ''A'' nt. 7, 5: ''2, 4, '''''Ἐπὶ''''' '''''Τὴν''''' '''''Γεφύραν''''' '' ), the first person to welcome him on the western, or perhaps even on the eastern, side was: He threw himself at David's feet in abject penitence. "He was the first," he said, "of all the house of Joseph," thus indicating the close political alliance between Benjamin and Ephraim. Another altercation ensued between David and Abishai, which ended in David's guaranteeing Shimei's life with an oath (&nbsp;2 Samuel 19:18-23) in' consideration of the general jubilee and amnesty of the return. B.C. 1023. </p> <p> '''3.''' But the king's suspicions were not set to rest by this submission; and on his death-bed he recalls the whole scene to the recollection of his son Solomon. Shimei's head was now white with age (&nbsp;1 Kings 2:9), and he was living in the favor of the court at Jerusalem (&nbsp;1 Kings 2:8). B.C. 1013. Solomon gave him notice that from henceforth he must consider himself confined to the walls of Jerusalem on pain of death. The Kidron, which divided him from the road to his old residence at Bahurim. was not to be crossed. He was to build a house in Jerusalem (ii, 36, 37). For three years the engagement was kept. At the end of that time, for the purpose of capturing two slaves who had escaped to Gath, he went out on his ass and made his journey successfully (2:40). On his return, the king took him at his word, and he was slain by Bensaiah (ii, 41-46). B.C. 1009. ' In the sacred historian, and still more in [[Josephus]] "(Ant. 8:1, 5), great stress is laid on Shimei's having broken his oath to remain at home; so that his death is regarded as a judgment, not only for his previous treason, but for his recent sacrilege. (See Ortlob, De Processu Sol, contra Shimei '[Lips. 1719].) (See [[David]]); (See Solomon). </p> <p> '''8.''' One of the faithful adherents of Solomon at the time of Adonijah's: usurpation (&nbsp;1 Kings 1:8). B.C. 1015. Probably he is: the same as Shimei the son of Elah, Solomon's commissariat officer in Benjamin (4:18). Ewald, however, suggests ''(Gesch.'' iii, 266) that he :may have been the same with [[Shimeah]] or Shammah, David's brother (&nbsp;1 Samuel 16:9; &nbsp;2 Samuel 21:21). From the mention which is made of "the mighty men" in the same verse, one might be tempted to conclude that Shimei is the same with Shammah the [[Hararite]] (2 . Samuel 23 ). </p> <p> '''9.''' The head of the tenth division of twelve musicians severally in the distribution by David (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 25:17). B.C. 1013. It would seem that he was one of the sons of Jeduthun, for a name is necessary in &nbsp;1 Chronicles 25:3. to complete the number six there given, and all the other lists are full. of the Temple under Hezekiah (&nbsp;2 Chronicles 29:14). B.C. 726. </p> <p> '''11.''' A Levite who in connection, with his brother [[Cononiah]] the Levite had charge of the offerings, the tithes, and the dedicated things in the renewal under Hezekiah (&nbsp;2 Chronicles 31:12-13). B.C. 726. He was probably the same as the preceding. </p> <p> '''12.''' A son of [[Pedaiah]] and brother of Zerubbabel (q.v.), but whether by the same mother or not is doubtful (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 3:19). B.C. 1536. </p> <p> '''13.''' A Benjamite, "son" of [[Kish]] and "father" of [[Jair]] in Mordecai's ancestry (&nbsp;Esther 2:5).' B.C. ante 479. </p> <p> '''14.''' A Levite who divorced his [[Gentile]] wife. after the captivity (&nbsp;Ezra 10:23). B.C. 459. </p> <p> '''15.''' An [[Israelite]] of "the sons of Hashum" who did the same (&nbsp;Ezra 10:33). B.C. 459. </p> <p> '''16.''' An Israelite of the. sons of [[Bani]] who did the same (&nbsp;Ezra 10:38). B.C. 459. </p>
          
          
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