1 Kings 4:18
New International Version
Shimei son of Ela—in Benjamin;

New Living Translation
Shimei son of Ela, in Benjamin.

English Standard Version
Shimei the son of Ela, in Benjamin;

Berean Standard Bible
Shimei son of Ela in Benjamin;

King James Bible
Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin:

New King James Version
Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin;

New American Standard Bible
Shimei the son of Ela in Benjamin;

NASB 1995
Shimei the son of Ela, in Benjamin;

NASB 1977
Shimei the son of Ela, in Benjamin;

Legacy Standard Bible
Shimei the son of Ela, in Benjamin;

Amplified Bible
Shimei the son of Ela, in [the tribe of] Benjamin;

Christian Standard Bible
Shimei son of Ela, in Benjamin;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Shimei son of Ela, in Benjamin;

American Standard Version
Shimei the son of Ela, in Benjamin;

Contemporary English Version
Shimei son of Ela was in charge of the territory of Benjamin.

English Revised Version
Shimei the son of Ela, in Benjamin:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[Shimei], son of Ela, was in charge of Benjamin.

Good News Translation
Shimei son of Ela: the territory of Benjamin

International Standard Version
Ela's son Shimei served in Benjamin;

Majority Standard Bible
Shimei son of Ela in Benjamin;

NET Bible
Shimei son of Ela was in charge of Benjamin.

New Heart English Bible
Shimei the son of Ela, in Benjamin;

Webster's Bible Translation
Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin:

World English Bible
Shimei the son of Ela, in Benjamin;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Shimei Ben-Elah [is] in Benjamin;

Young's Literal Translation
Shimei Ben-Elah is in Benjamin.

Smith's Literal Translation
Shimei, son of Elah, in Benjamin.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Semei the son of Ela in Benjamin.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Shimei, the son of Ela, in Benjamin;

New American Bible
Shimei, son of Ela, in Benjamin;

New Revised Standard Version
Shimei son of Ela, in Benjamin;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Shemei Bar Alah in Benyamin
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Shimei the son of Ela, in Benjamin;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Semei son of Ela, in Benjamin.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Solomon's Twelve Officers
17Jehoshaphat son of Paruah in Issachar; 18Shimei son of Ela in Benjamin; 19Geber son of Uri in the land of Gilead, including the territories of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan. There was also one governor in the land of Judah.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 27:14
The eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

1 Chronicles 27:18
over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;

1 Chronicles 27:25-31
Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses. / Ezri son of Chelub was in charge of the workers in the fields who tilled the soil. / Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards. Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine vats. ...

1 Chronicles 27:1-15
This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...

1 Chronicles 12:32
From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.

1 Chronicles 12:40
And their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen—abundant supplies of flour, fig cakes and raisin cakes, wine and oil, oxen and sheep. Indeed, there was joy in Israel.

2 Samuel 23:8-39
These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ...

2 Samuel 8:15-18
Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: / Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe; ...

2 Samuel 20:23-26
Now Joab was over the whole army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; / Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Sheva was the scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; ...

1 Kings 5:1-18
Now when Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king in his father’s place, he sent envoys to Solomon; for Hiram had always been a friend of David. / And Solomon relayed this message to Hiram: / “As you are well aware, due to the wars waged on all sides against my father David, he could not build a house for the Name of the LORD his God until the LORD had put his enemies under his feet. ...

1 Kings 10:26-29
Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. / The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. / Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. ...

1 Kings 9:22-23
But Solomon did not consign any of the Israelites to slavery, because they were his men of war, his servants, his officers, his captains, and the commanders of his chariots and cavalry. / They were also the chief officers over Solomon’s projects: 550 supervisors over the people who did the work.

1 Kings 12:22-24
But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the rest of the people / that this is what the LORD says: ‘You are not to go up and fight against your brothers, the Israelites. Each of you must return home, for this is My doing.’” So they listened to the word of the LORD and turned back according to the word of the LORD.

1 Kings 11:28
Now Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. So when Solomon noticed that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of the whole labor force of the house of Joseph.

1 Kings 11:14-25
Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom. / Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. / Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom. ...


Treasury of Scripture

Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin:

Shimei

1 Kings 1:8
But Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and Nathan the prophet, and Shimei, and Rei, and the mighty men which belonged to David, were not with Adonijah.

Zechariah 12:13
The family of the house of Levi apart, and their wives apart; the family of Shimei apart, and their wives apart;

Benjamin

Joshua 18:20-28
And Jordan was the border of it on the east side. This was the inheritance of the children of Benjamin, by the coasts thereof round about, according to their families…

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Shimei
The name "Shimei" is derived from the Hebrew root "שמע" (shama), meaning "to hear" or "to listen." This name is significant in the biblical context, as it often denotes someone who is attentive to God's word or commands. In the broader narrative of the Bible, there are several individuals named Shimei, each with different roles and stories. The Shimei mentioned here is a leader appointed by King Solomon, indicating his importance and trustworthiness in the administration of the kingdom. His role as a leader in Benjamin suggests he was a man of influence and responsibility.

son of Ela
The phrase "son of Ela" identifies Shimei's lineage, which is a common biblical practice to establish identity and heritage. "Ela" in Hebrew can mean "oak" or "terebinth," symbolizing strength and endurance. This lineage may imply that Shimei comes from a family known for its resilience and stability, qualities necessary for leadership. In the context of ancient Israel, family lineage was crucial for establishing one's social standing and authority.

in Benjamin
The tribe of Benjamin holds a unique place in Israel's history. Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and the tribe is known for its fierce warriors and strategic location. The territory of Benjamin was situated between the powerful tribes of Judah and Ephraim, making it a significant area for political and military strategy. Shimei's position in Benjamin suggests he was a key figure in maintaining the stability and security of this important region. Historically, the tribe of Benjamin produced several notable leaders, including King Saul, Israel's first king. This highlights the tribe's ongoing influence and the importance of Shimei's role within Solomon's administration.

(18) The eleventh division, the territory of Benjamin (properly including Jerusalem itself), though small, is singularly strong and populous, including Jericho, Bethel, Gibeon, Ramah, extending from Judah to Ephraim, and commanding the centre of the high land of what was afterwards the kingdom of Judah.

Verse 18. - Shimei the son of Elah [by some identified with the Shimei of chapter 1 Kings 1:8. But see note there], in Benjamin. [It is noteworthy that Shimei was a Benjamite name, 2 Samuel 16:5, 11.]

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Shimei
שִׁמְעִ֥י (šim·‘î)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8096: Shimei -- the name of a number of Israelites

son
בֶן־ (ḇen-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Ela
אֵלָ֖א (’ê·lā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 414: Ela -- an Israelite

in Benjamin;
בְּבִנְיָמִֽן׃ (bə·ḇin·yā·min)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites


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