Lexical Definition
זִמָּה Zimmâh (zim-maw') Zimmah N:N-M-P
the same as זִמָּה
Zimmah.
- § Zimmah = "plotter"
- Zimmah, the name of two Israelites
1) a Gershonite Levite, son of Jahath
2) another Gershonite, son of Shimei; perhaps the same as 1 above
3) father or ancestor of Joah, a Gershonite in the reign of Hezekiah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| זִמָּ֔ה | Zimmah | 2Chr.29.12 |
Extended Information
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. זִמָּה proper name, masculine of several Levites (Gershonites) —
1. 1Chr 6:5*.
2. 1Chr 6:27*.
3. 2Chr 29:12.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 6:5* · 6:27* |
| 2 Chronicles | 29:12 |
Profile
Male • Father of Joah • Levite, son of Asaph, during Hezekiah's reign
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Zimmah, a Levite and son of Asaph, participated in the purification of the temple during King Hezekiah's reign (2Ch.29.12).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.29.12;
- only referred to as Zimmah זִמָּה;
- father of Joah יוֹאָח.
Zimmah was a Levite who lived during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. He was a descendant of Asaph, one of the principal musicians appointed by David to lead worship in the temple. In 2 Chronicles 29, Zimmah is mentioned as one of the Levites who participated in the purification and rededication of the temple, which had been neglected during the reign of the previous king, Ahaz. Hezekiah initiated a series of religious reforms, including the cleansing of the temple and the restoration of proper worship practices. Zimmah, along with other Levites from the families of Kohath and Merari, played a role in this important process of spiritual renewal. The participation of the Levites in the temple purification demonstrates their continued significance in maintaining the religious life of Judah, even during times of religious decline.
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- Joah (child)