Overview
The Bible addresses shimri across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Shemaiah, Tribes of Israel, the, Mattaniah and Temple, the First.
Key Bible verses about shimri
Old Testament
1 Chronicles
And Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah;
These mentioned by their names were princes in their families: and the house of their fathers increased greatly. mentioned: Heb. coming
Jediael the son of Shimri, and Joha his brother, the Tizite, son: or, Shimrite
Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;)
In the Bible dictionary
Studying shimri for yourself
- Begin with 1 Chronicles 4:37, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Shemaiah, Tribes of Israel, the, Mattaniah and Temple, the First.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about shimri?
The Bible addresses shimri across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Shemaiah, Tribes of Israel, the, Mattaniah and Temple, the First.
How many Bible verses are about shimri?
The Bible references shimri in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention shimri?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Chronicles 4:37: “And Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah;”
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