Strong’s H5250

נִמְשִׁי

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Nimshiy

Pronunciation

nim-SHEE

Definition

Nimshi

Meaning

Nimshi

Usage

Nimshi is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is primarily known as the grandfather of Jehu, who became the king of Israel. The name Nimshi itself does not carry a specific meaning in the biblical text, but it is associated with the lineage of Jehu, a significant figure in Israel's history.

Bible references

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