Lexical Definition
שִׁמְרָת Shimrâth (shim-rawth') Shimrath N:N-M-P
from שָׁמַר; guardship
Shimrath.
- § Shimrath = "guard"
- Shimrath, an Israelite
1) a Benjamite, son of Shimei
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְשִׁמְרָ֖ת | and Shimrath | 1Chr.8.21 |
| Σαμαράθ | Shimrath | LXX.1Chr.8.21 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.21
- son of: Shimei (שִׁמְעִי)
- brother of: Jakim (יָקִים), Zichri (זִכְרִי), Zabdi (זַבְדִּי), Elienai (אֱלִיעֵינַי), Zillethai (צִלְּתַי), Eliel (אֱלִיאֵל), Adaiah (עֲדָיָה) and Beraiah (בְּרָאיָה)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
שִׁמְרָת proper name, masculine in Benjamin 1Chr 8:21, Σαμαραθ, ‐ρει.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 8:21 |
Profile
Male • Son of Shimei • Benjamite descendant of Shimei, son of Elpaal.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shimrath was a Benjamite descendant of Shimei, the son of Elpaal.
- A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.21;
- only referred to as Shimrath שִׁמְרָת;
- son of Shimei שִׁמְעִי;
- a brother of Jakim יָקִים, Zichri זִכְרִי, Zabdi זַבְדִּי, Elienai אֱלִיעֵינַי, Zillethai צִלְּתַי, Eliel אֱלִיאֵל, Adaiah עֲדָיָה and Beraiah בְּרָאיָה.
Shimrath is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:21 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. He is listed as a descendant of Shimei, who was the son of Elpaal. This genealogy traces the lineage of several Benjamite families, particularly those who lived in Jerusalem. Apart from being mentioned in this genealogical record, no other details about Shimrath's life or role within the tribe are provided in the Bible.
All entries for Shimrath: שִׁמְרָת