Shimri
Who he was
Shimri is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:45 as one of the mighty warriors who joined David during his reign as king of Israel. He is described as a Benjamite, indicating that he belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. The passage lists several of David's mighty men, who were known for their bravery, military prowess, and loyalty to the king. As one of these warriors, Shimri would have played a significant role in David's military campaigns and in protecting the kingdom. However, no specific details about his individual exploits are provided in the biblical text.
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Family
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Every mention
1 reference, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)
1 Chronicles 1 mention
What the dictionary says
Watchman.
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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- STEPBible TIPNR · Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References · CC BY 4.0 · github.com/STEPBible/STEPBible-Data
- Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (1869) · Public domain