Bible Dictionary

Shimhi

People & Groups • Old Testament

Shimhi was a Benjamite, apparently the same person as Shema, son of Elpaal.

Definition

Shimhi was a Benjamite, apparently the same person as Shema, son of Elpaal. The name is associated with being famous or renowned.

Shimhi appears in the genealogy of Benjamin. The biblical record gives no separate narrative or office for him.

The supplied material identifies Shimhi with Shema in the same genealogical context and treats Shimhi as a form related to Shimei.

1 Chronicles 8:21

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Famous, a Benjamite (1 Chr. 8:21).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(renowned), a Benjamite, apparently the same as Shema the son of Elpaal. (1 Chronicles 8:21)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

<p>shim'-hi.</p><p>See SHIMEI</p>