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Shimel

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

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1. A Benjamite kinsman of Saul, who insulted king David when fleeing before Absalom, and humbled himself on David's return. On both occasions David spared and forgave him; but when dying he cautioned Solomon against a man who knew no restraints but those of fear. Shimei gave his parole never to leave Jerusalem; but broke it by pursuing his fugitive servants to Gath, and was put to death on returning, 2 Samuel 16:5-14; 19:16-23; 1 Kings 2:8,9,36-46 .

2. An officer under David, and perhaps under Solomon, 1 Kings 1:8; 4:18 .

3. A distinguished family at Jerusalem, Zechariah 12:13 .

Bibliography Information
Rand, W. W. Entry for 'Shimel'. American Tract Society Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ats/​s/shimel.html. 1859.
 
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