And Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters; but his brethren had not many children, neither did all their family multiply, like to the children of Judah.
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Interpretation
This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of memory and worship in 1 Chronicles.
Read with
This thought runs through 1 Chronicles 4:24-28.
Glossary
- Shimei Person
- Famous. (1. ) A son of Gershon, and grandson of Levi ( Num. 3:18 ; 1 Chr. 6:17 , 29); called Shimi in Ex. 6:17 .