Person Old Testament
Shamir
Also known as Shamir =ESV, NIV, KJV, LQ
Shamir (or Shamur) was a Levite descended from Uzziel, the son of Kohath. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 24:24.
Why it matters. Levite descendant of Uzziel
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Shamir
Shamir (or Shamur), mentioned in 1Ch.24.24, was a Levite who descended from Uzziel, one of the sons of Kohath. The Kohathites were a clan within the tribe of Levi, responsible for carrying the sacred objects of the tabernacle during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. Shamir is listed among the descendants of Uzziel, indicating his lineage within the Levitical family. The text does not provide any specific details about Shamir's role or responsibilities as a Levite. However, his mention in the genealogical record highlights the importance of documenting and preserving the lineage of the Levites, who played a crucial role in the religious life of ancient Israel.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Family
Family links from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0). Where the dataset marks an identification as uncertain, the mark is kept. Matthew and Luke give different genealogies for Jesus; see the Lineage page, which never merges them.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
1 Chronicles (1 verse)