Bible Dictionary
Shimrath
Shimrath was a Benjamite and one of the sons of Shimhi.
Definition
Shimrath was a Benjamite and one of the sons of Shimhi. His name is associated with guarding or being a guard. He is listed among the nine sons of Shimei in the genealogy of Benjamin.
Biblical Usage
Shimrath appears in the genealogical record of Benjamin as a son of Shimhi. No further biblical action or office is recorded.
Historical Background
The supplied material provides no separate geographical or historical context beyond his place in the family genealogy.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Guardian, a Benjamite, one of Shimhi’s sons (id.).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(guard), a Benjamite, of the sons of Shimhi. (1 Chronicles 8:21)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>shim'-rath (shimrath; Samarath): The last of nine sons of Shimei of the tribe of Benjamin (1Ch 8:21).</p>