נִמְשִׁי

nim.shiProper Noun (Masculine)H5250

Nimshi

From: probably from H4871 (מָשָׁה); extricated;

Short Definition

Nimshi, the (grand-) father of Jehu

Full Lexicon Entry

A man of the Kingdom of Israel, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at ; father of: Jehoshaphat (H3092J) § Nimshi = "rescued" grandfather of Jehu

Grammar

Part of Speech Proper Noun (Masculine)

Morphology N:N-M-P

DescriptionProper Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

2 Kings
3
1 Kings
1
2 Chronicles
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Kings 19:16
  • 2 Chronicles 22:7
  • 2 Kings 9:2
  • 2 Kings 9:14
  • 2 Kings 9:20

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