Relative of Jesus
Shimea (also called Shimeah), David's brother and a man from the tribe of Judah, lived during Israel's united kingdom and was the son of Jesse and father of Jonadab.
About Shimea (Shimeah)
Another name for Shammah, the third son of Jesse. Shimea was the brother of King David (1 Chronicles 2:13 and 20:7).
See Shammah #2.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Jesse, Nahash (2 Samuel 17:25)
- Siblings 9
- David, Eliab (Son of Jesse), Abinadab (Son of Jesse), Nethanel (1 Chronicles 2:14), Raddai, Ozem, Elihu (1 Chronicles 27:18), Zeruiah, Abigail (Sister of King David)
- Child
- Jonadab
- Nieces & Nephews 26
- Amnon, Chileab, Absalom, Adonijah (Son of David), Shephatiah, Ithream, Shammua (2 Samuel 5:14), Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg (2 Samuel 5:15), Japhia (2 Samuel 5:15), Elishama (2 Samuel 5:16), Eliada, Eliphelet, Tamar, Elpelet, Nogah, Jerimoth (2 Chronicles 11:18), Abihail (Daughter of Eliab), Abishai, Joab, Asahel, Amasa
Key References
1 Chronicles 2:13
Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,
1 Chronicles 20:7
and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him.
All Scripture References (2)
1 Chronicles (2)
1 Chronicles 2:13
Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,
1 Chronicles 20:7
and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him.