Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Watchman. ) A Simeonite (1 Chr. 4:37). ) The father of one of the “valiant men” of David’s armies (1 Chr. 11:45). ) Assisted at the purification of the temple in the time of Hezekiah (2 Chr. 29:13).
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(vigilant).
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
SHIM'RI (watchful). A Simeonite. 1 Chr 4:37. Father of one of David's guard. 1 Chr 11:45. A Levite in Hezekiah's reign. 2 Chr 29:13.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
thorn; dregs