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Jesimiel

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Jesimiel was a prince or chief of the tribe of Simeon, descended from Shimei.

Definition

Jesimiel, meaning “God establishes” or “whom God makes,” was a Simeonite chief of the family of Shimei.

Biblical Usage

Jesimiel is listed among the Simeonite chiefs in 1 Chronicles 4:36.

Historical Background

The supplied material dates him to about 711 B.C.

Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom God makes), a Simeonite chief of the family of Shimei. (1 Chronicles 4:36) (B.C. about 711.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>je-sim'-i-el (yesimi'el, "God establishes"): A prince of Simeon (1Ch 4:36).</p>
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