Shimei (Shimeah)

Relative of Jesus

Shimei, also known as Shimea or Shimeah, was David's brother from the tribe of Judah during the united kingdom of Israel, son of Jesse and father of Jonadab.

About Shimei (Shimeah)

The brother of David and the father of Jonathan (2 Samuel 21:21). He is called Shammah in 1 Samuel 16:9.

See Shammah #2.

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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

2 Samuel 21:21

and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him.

All Scripture References (1)

2 Samuel (1)
2 Samuel 21:21

and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him.