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Shimeathites

/SHIM-ee-ath-ites/

Summary

A family of scribes dwelling at Jabez, descended from the Kenites.

☩Identity

The Shimeathites were one of three families of scribes dwelling at Jabez. They are listed alongside the Tirathites and Sucathites as Kenites who came from Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab. Their exact origin and meaning remain obscure, though some connect them with 'shim'ah,' the sacred tradition.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 2:55

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

2:55

References

  1. 1.George Morrish, "Shimeathites," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Shimeathites," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  3. 3.James Orr (ed.), "Shimeathites," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).