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SHIMEL 1. A Benjamite kinsman of Saul, who insulted king David when fleeing before Absalom, and humbled himself on David's return. On both occasions David spared and forgave him; but when dying he cautioned Solomon against a man who knew no restraints but those of fear. Shimei gave his parole never to leave Jerusalem; but broke it by pursuing his fugitive servants to Gath, and was put to death on returning, 2Sa 16:5-14; 19:16-23; 1Ki 2:8,9,36-46.

2. An officer under David, and perhaps under Solomon, 1Ki 1:8; 4:18.

3. A distinguished family at Jerusalem, Zec 12:13.
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