Nimshi

Nimshi is a Hebrew name that appears in the Hebrew Bible, best known as an ancestor in the royal lineage of Israel. In the genealogical chain Jehu, the future king, is described as the son of Jehoshaphat, who is the son of Nimshi. This places Nimshi as Jehu’s grandfather. Beyond this genealogical reference, the biblical text provides no narrative about Nimshi’s life, status, or deeds, and his personal identity remains largely unknown in the scholarly record.

The etymology and exact meaning of the name Nimshi are not clearly established in ancient sources. It is a Hebrew personal name, but no secure interpretation is attested in the biblical corpus. As with many ancient names, its sense would depend on underlying roots and linguistic development, which are not conclusively preserved.

In modern reference works, Nimshi is treated as a minor, obscure biblical figure, referenced primarily in genealogies rather than in narrative content. He is typically discussed in relation to Jehu’s royal lineage rather than as a distinct character with an independent role.

See also: Jehu, Jehoshaphat of Israel. References: 2 Kings 9:14.