(1.) One of David’s brothers (2 Sam. 13:3); same as Shimea (4).
(2.) A Benjamite, a descendant of Gibeon (1 Chr. 8:32); called also Shimeam (9:38).
Source:Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)Public domain
Concept
Shimeah
Name meaning: Shimeath, that hears, or obeys; perdition (Hitchcock)
Key verses
Also in Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
Brother of David, and father of Jonathan and Jonadab, (2 Samuel 21:21) called also Shammah, Shimea, and Shimma. (B.C. about 1060.)
A descendant of Jehiel, the father or founder of Gibeon. (1 Chronicles 8:32) (B.C. perhaps 536.)
Source: Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863) · Public domain
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