Bible Dictionary
SHIMEATHITES
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.
Biblical Usage
The Shimeathites are named with the Sucathites and Tirathites in 1 Chronicles 2:55. Proposed interpretations identify these groups as religious functionaries, gatekeepers, sacred musicians, or descendants of otherwise unknown places or persons, but the evidence does not permit certainty.