Bible Dictionary
Jimnites, The
The Jimnites were the descendants of Jimna or Imnah, a son of Asher.
Definition
The Jimnites were the collective descendants of Jimna, also called Imna, a son of Asher. The name is a plural designation used for this family or clan.
Biblical Usage
The Jimnites are mentioned among the descendants of Asher in the census list of Israel. The King James Version calls them “Jimnites,” while the Revised Version gives “Imnites.”
Historical Background
The Revised Version uses “Imnites,” while the Authorized Version has “Jimnites.”
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
descendants of the preceding. (Numbers 26:44)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>jim'-nits, (same as "Jimna," only collective with the definite article; Nu 26:44 the King James Version, where the Revised Version (British and American) has "Imnites"): Descendants of Jimna or Imna.</p>