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Shimeah

From: Boyd's Bible Dictionary: S

By: James P. Boyd

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(hearing). (1) Brother of David, called also Shammah, Shimma and Shimea (2 Sam. 21:21²¹And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea the brother of David slew him. (2 Samuel 21:21)). (2) A descendant of Jehiel, founder of Gibeon (1 Chron. 8:32³²And Mikloth begat Shimeah. And these also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, over against them. (1 Chronicles 8:32)).

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