Lexical Definition
שִׁמְרִי Shimrîy (shim-ree') Shimri N:N-M-P
from שֶׁמֶר in its original sense; watchful
Shimri.
- § Shimri = "vigilant"
- Shimri, the name of four Israelites
1) a Simeonite, son of Shemaiah and father of Jedaiah
2) father of Jediael, one of David's mighty warriors
3) a Merarite Levite, son of Hosah
4) a Kohathite Levite of the sons of Elizaphan
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| שִׁמְרִ֔י | Shimri | 1Chr.11.45 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.45
- father of: Jediael (יְדִיעֲאֵל), Joha (יוֹחָא)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
שֹׁמְרִי proper name, masculine usually Σαμαρει, etc.:
1. in Simeon, 1Chr 4:37.
2. father of a hero of David 1Chr 11:45.
3. Levites:
a. 1Chr 26:10.
b. 2Chr 29:13, Ζαμβρει, Σαμβρι.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 4:37 · 11:45 · 26:10 |
| 2 Chronicles | 29:13 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • One of David's mighty warriors from the tribe of Benjamin.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shimri was one of David's mighty warriors from the tribe of Benjamin.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.45;
- only referred to as Shimri שִׁמְרִי;
- father of Jediael יְדִיעֲאֵל, Joha יוֹחָא.
Shimri is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:45 as one of the mighty warriors who joined David during his reign as king of Israel. He is described as a Benjamite, indicating that he belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. The passage lists several of David's mighty men, who were known for their bravery, military prowess, and loyalty to the king. As one of these warriors, Shimri would have played a significant role in David's military campaigns and in protecting the kingdom. However, no specific details about his individual exploits are provided in the biblical text.
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