Overview
Shimri appears multiple times in 1 Chronicles as a name borne by different individuals who served in various capacities during Israel's history. These men are mentioned in genealogical records and military accounts, reflecting their roles in the community and their families' significance.
Key Scriptures
"The sons of Shimri were Jediah the first, Japhlet the second" (1 Chronicles 11:45, NASB). "Shimri the fourth" is listed among the gatekeepers in the tabernacle service (1 Chronicles 26:10, ESV). "And Mahath and Benaiah were overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei his brother, by the appointment of King Hezekiah and Azariah the chief officer of the house of God" (2 Chronicles 29:12, NASB).
Application
Like Shimri and his descendants who faithfully served in their appointed roles, believers today should embrace their callings with diligence and loyalty to God's purposes.