Lexicon
נִמְשִׁי
nim.shi
H5250
N:N-M-P Hebrew

Nimshi

5
Occurrences
3
Books
Hebrew
Language

nim.shi is a proper name appearing in clauses that identify Jehu in Scripture.

The attested form is a proper name used in identifying Jehu across the supplied narrative clauses, including his anointing, meeting, conspiracy, and driving.

Senses in use

  1. Proper name in clauses identifying Jehu · dominant

    In 1 Kings 19:16 the APB renders the clause "Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel." In 2 Kings 9:2, 2 Kings 9:14, and 2 Kings 9:20, the proper-name form occurs in descriptions of Jehu; 2 Chronicles 22:7 likewise renders "Jehu son of Nimshi" in the account of Ahaziah's ruin.

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB consistently presents the name within the phrase "Jehu son of Nimshi." Its wording confirms the clause-level identification rather than isolating a separate English rendering for the term.

Passages featuring this word

Across Scripture