1 Chronicles 8:21
“Adaiah, Beraiah, Shimrath, the sons of Shimei,”
What does 1 Chronicles 8:21 mean?
This is a brief genealogical line listing descendants of Shimei, tucked within the larger family records of the tribe of Benjamin. These genealogies might feel like just a string of names, but they carried real weight for the Israelite community returning from exile, helping people understand their tribal identity and belonging. For us today, it's a gentle reminder that God saw and remembered each person in these ancestral lines, not as forgettable names but as individuals whose lives mattered in the unfolding story of God's people.