Bible Dictionary
Explore biblical people, places, events, objects, ideas, and other terms. Search the dictionary directly, browse alphabetically, or narrow the list by category or Testament.
Shiloah, The waters of
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The waters of Shiloah were a gently flowing stream or spring in Jerusalem, later known as Siloam. Isaiah used its quiet waters as an image contrasting with threatening national powers.
Shiloh
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shiloh was an important Ephraimite sanctuary where the tabernacle and ark remained for much of the period of the judges. The name also occurs in the difficult prophecy of Genesis 49:10, traditionally associated with the coming ruler or Messiah.
Shiloni
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shiloni is a form meaning “the Shilonite,” or inhabitant or descendant of Shiloh. It is used in connection with a family descended from Shelah.
Shilonite
People & Groups - Old Testament
A Shilonite was either an inhabitant of Shiloh, as with Ahijah the prophet, or a member of a Judahite family descended from Shelah.
Shilonite, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Shilonite was a title for Ahijah, the prophet from Shiloh, who announced the division of Solomon’s kingdom and the rise of Jeroboam.
Shilonites, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Shilonites were members of the Judahite family descended from Shelah, Judah’s youngest son, who later lived in Jerusalem.
Shilshah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shilshah was an Asherite, the son of Zophah, recorded in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher.
Shimea
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shimea is the name of several biblical persons, including a son of David, a brother of David, and Levites from the families of Merari and Gershon.
Shimeah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shimeah was the name of a brother of David and of a Benjamite descendant of Gibeon. The name appears in variant forms in the genealogical records.
Shimeam
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shimeam was a descendant of Jehiel, the founder or chief of Gibeon. He is also called Shimeah in another genealogical passage.
Shimeath
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shimeath was associated with Jozachar, one of the men who killed King Joash. Kings describes Shimeath as Jozachar’s parent, while Chronicles identifies the person as an Ammonitess.
SHIMEATHITES
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Shimeathites were a subdivision or family associated with Caleb in 1 Chronicles 2:55. Their exact identity and function are uncertain because the passage is obscure.
Shimei
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shimei is the name of several Israelites, especially the Benjamite who cursed David while he fled from Absalom. David later spared him, but Solomon ordered his death after he violated the conditions of his pardon.
Shimeon
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shimeon was an Israelite of the family of Harim who had married a foreign wife. In Ezra’s time, he divorced her among those who separated from such marriages.
Shimhi
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shimhi was a Benjamite, apparently the same person as Shema, son of Elpaal.
Shimi
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shimi is another form of the name Shimei. The name is borne by a son of Gershon in Exodus 6:17.
Shimites, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Shimites were descendants of Shimei, the son of Gershon. They were counted among the Levitical families.
Shimon
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shimon was a Judahite mentioned in an obscure genealogy of the tribe of Judah. Four sons are listed under his name.
Shimrath
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shimrath was a Benjamite and one of the sons of Shimhi.
Shimri
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shimri is the name of several Israelites, including a Simeonite chief, a warrior connected with David, and Levites who served as temple doorkeepers or helped purify the temple under Hezekiah.
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