Bible Dictionary
Shimon
Shimon was a Judahite mentioned in an obscure genealogy of the tribe of Judah. Four sons are listed under his name.
Definition
Shimon was a Judahite mentioned in an obscure genealogy of the tribe of Judah. Four sons are enumerated under his name. The name is associated with the desert.
Biblical Usage
Shimon appears in the genealogical record of Judah. No narrative, office, or further biblical role is attributed to him.
Historical Background
The supplied material gives no additional information about the location or history of Shimon’s family.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(desert). The four sons of Shimon are enumerated in an obscure genealogy of the tribe of Judah. (1 Chronicles 4:20)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>shi'-mon (shimon; Codex Vaticanus Semion, Codex Alexandrinus Semeion; Lucian, Sami): A name in the Judahite genealogy (1Ch 4:20).</p>