Shimeon
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Shimeon in the Bible?
Shimeon is a Hebrew masculine name meaning 'hearing' or 'hearkening'. In the context of Ezra 10:31, it refers to a specific individual listed among those who married foreign women.
SIGNIFICANCE
The name reflects the linguistic practice of naming children based on divine response or parental experience. Its appearance in Ezra's lists documents the social and genealogical restructuring of the Jewish community post-exile.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Shimeon reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Shimeon in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Shimeon clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:31
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Shimeon." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/shimeon/