Jehiel is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, associated with various individuals who played significant roles in the religious and administrative life of ancient Israel. The name Jehiel means "God lives" or "may God live," reflecting a theophoric element common in Hebrew names.

1. Jehiel, the Son of Hachmoni: This Jehiel is noted as a companion of King David, serving as a tutor or counselor to the king's sons. In 1 Chronicles 27:32, it is written, "Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a counselor; he was a man of insight and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hachmoni attended the king’s sons."

2. Jehiel, the Levite: Another prominent Jehiel was a Levite during the reign of King Hezekiah. He was involved in the religious reforms that Hezekiah instituted, which included the cleansing and restoration of the temple. In 2 Chronicles 29:14, Jehiel is mentioned among the Levites who assisted in the purification process: "From the descendants of Heman: Jehiel and Shimei; from the descendants of Jeduthun: Shemaiah and Uzziel."

3. Jehiel, the Overseer: In the time of King David, a Jehiel is listed as one of the overseers of the treasuries of the house of God. This role was crucial for the administration and maintenance of the temple's resources. 1 Chronicles 26:21-22 states, "The sons of Ladan: the descendants of the Gershonites through Ladan, and the heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite: Jehieli. The sons of Jehieli: Zetham and his brother Joel; they were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD."

4. Jehiel, the Father of Gibeon: In 1 Chronicles 9:35, Jehiel is mentioned as the father of Gibeon, indicating his role as a patriarch within the genealogical records of Israel: "Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wife’s name was Maacah."

Shimei

Shimei is another name that appears several times in the Old Testament, associated with different individuals. The name Shimei means "renowned" or "famous," and it is borne by several figures who played various roles in Israel's history.

1. Shimei, the Benjamite: Perhaps the most well-known Shimei is the Benjamite who cursed King David during Absalom's rebellion. In 2 Samuel 16:5-13, Shimei is described as a man from the house of Saul who hurled insults and stones at David. Despite his actions, David showed restraint and later forgave Shimei, as recorded in 2 Samuel 19:18-23. However, before his death, David instructed Solomon to deal with Shimei's potential threat, leading to Shimei's eventual execution (1 Kings 2:8-9, 36-46).

2. Shimei, the Levite: Another Shimei is mentioned as a Levite who participated in the religious reforms under King Hezekiah. As noted in 2 Chronicles 29:14, Shimei was among those who helped cleanse the temple: "From the descendants of Heman: Jehiel and Shimei; from the descendants of Jeduthun: Shemaiah and Uzziel."

3. Shimei, the Son of Gershon: In the genealogical records, Shimei is listed as a son of Gershon, one of the sons of Levi, indicating his place within the Levitical lineage. 1 Chronicles 6:17 states, "These are the names of the sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei."

4. Shimei, the Brother of David: In 1 Chronicles 3:19, Shimei is mentioned as a brother of Zerubbabel, a descendant of David, highlighting his connection to the royal lineage: "The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei."

These entries reflect the diverse roles and historical contexts in which individuals named Jehiel and Shimei appear in the biblical narrative, each contributing to the unfolding account of Israel's history and faith.