Lexical Definition
שִׁימוֹן Shîymôwn (shee-mone') Shimon N:N-M-P
apparently for יְשִׁימוֹן; desert
Shimon.
- § Shimon = "desert"
- Shimon, an Israelite
1) a Judaite, father of Amnon, Rinnah, Ben-Hanan, and Tilon
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| שִׁימ֔וֹן | Shimon | 1Chr.4.20 |
| Συμών | of Shimon | LXX.1Chr.4.20 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.20
- father of: Amnon (אַמְנוֹן), Rinnah (רִנָּה), Ben-hanan (בֶּן־חָנָן), Tilon (תּוּלוֹן)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
שִׁימוֺן proper name, masculine in Judah, 1Chr 4:20, Σεμ(ε)ιων, Σαμι.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 4:20 |
Profile
Male • Father of Amnon • Son of Judah and descendant of Caleb.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shimon was a son of Judah and a descendant of Caleb, mentioned in the genealogy of Judah.
- A man from the tribe of Judah(?) living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.20;
- only referred to as Shimon שִׁימוֹן;
- father of Amnon אַמְנוֹן, Rinnah רִנָּה, Ben-hanan בֶּן־חָנָן, Tilon תּוּלוֹן.
Shimon is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:20 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. He is listed as one of the sons of Judah and a descendant of Caleb, the son of Hur. The genealogy in this chapter traces the lineage of several prominent families within the tribe of Judah, highlighting their descendants and their settlements. Apart from being mentioned in this genealogical record, no other details about Shimon's life or role within the tribe are provided in the Bible.
All entries for Shimon: שִׁימוֹן