Lexical Summary Yesimiel: Yesimiel Original Word: יְשִׁימָאֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jesimael From suwm and 'el; God will place; Jesimael, an Israelite -- Jesimael. see HEBREW suwm see HEBREW 'el NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sum and el Definition a Simeonite NASB Translation Jesimiel (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [יְשִׂימִאֵל] proper name, masculine Simeonite (El establisheth); — ׳וִישׂ 1 Chronicles 4:36 (van d. H. Gi; Baer וִישִׂימִיאֵל); ᵐ5L Ισμαηλ. Topical Lexicon Occurrence and Immediate Context 1 Chronicles 4:36 places Yeshimael (BSB “Jesimiel”) in a short roster of seven Simeonite men: “Elioenai, Jaakobah, Jeshohaiah, Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel, and Benaiah.” The surrounding verses (1 Chronicles 4:34–41) recount a period when the tribe of Simeon, whose inheritance lay within Judah’s borders, experienced population growth and sought additional pastureland. Genealogical Setting Yeshimael descends from Shaul, the youngest son of Simeon (1 Chronicles 4:24). Unlike the Judahite records that emphasize royal lineage, the Simeonite genealogy memorializes clan leaders who guided a comparatively small tribe. The mention of “houses” that “increased greatly” (4:38) underscores God’s blessing on Simeon despite earlier prophetic warnings of dispersion (Genesis 49:7). Yeshimael’s inclusion testifies to the accuracy and continuity of Israel’s family records during and after the monarchy. Role among Simeonite Chiefs The phrase “these men listed by name were leaders in their families” (4:38) indicates that Yeshimael functioned as a chief or captain. The Chronicler highlights their initiative: Thus, Yeshimael was part of a leadership corps that combined pastoral concerns, military action, and covenant loyalty to Israel’s king. Historical Background and Territorial Expansion Simeon’s allotment in Joshua 19:1–9 proved insufficient as the tribe multiplied. By Hezekiah’s reign (eighth century BC), Judah exerted strong centralized rule, opening opportunities for internal resettlement. The Simeonite venture south to Gedor (likely in the vicinity of the western Negev) relieved grazing pressures and strengthened Judah’s frontier against hostile peoples. Yeshimael’s generation therefore contributed to the stabilization of the kingdom’s borders and the reclamation of land promised to the patriarchs. Ministry Significance and Theological Reflections 1. God’s Providence in Obscure Lives. Yeshimael appears only once, yet his name is preserved for all time, illustrating how the Lord values the faithful service of those outside the spotlight (compare Matthew 10:30). Christological and Ecclesiological Insights The Chronicler’s concern for every tribe anticipates the New Testament vision of one body with many members (1 Corinthians 12:14–27). Just as Yeshimael’s single appearance affirms his tribe’s worth, so each believer’s name is written in the Lamb’s book of life (Revelation 3:5). Moreover, the Simeonite push into new territory prefigures the church’s mandate to extend the gospel “to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Legacy in Scripture Though silent after 1 Chronicles 4, Yeshimael stands among countless unnamed or briefly named servants whose deeds advanced God’s redemptive plan. His placement within inspired genealogies assures readers that no act of faith—however localized—is forgotten by the covenant-keeping God. Forms and Transliterations וִישִׂימִאֵ֖ל וישימאל visimiEl wî·śî·mi·’êl wîśîmi’êlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:36 HEB: וַעֲשָׂיָ֧ה וַעֲדִיאֵ֛ל וִישִׂימִאֵ֖ל וּבְנָיָֽה׃ NAS: Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel, Benaiah, KJV: and Adiel, and Jesimiel, and Benaiah, INT: Asaiah Adiel Jesimiel Benaiah 1 Occurrence |
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