Shammua שַׁמּוּעַ
Priest during the time of Nehemiah
Who is Shammua in the Bible?
Shammua was a priest who served during the restoration period following the Babylonian exile, as mentioned in Nehemiah 12:18. He is listed among the heads of priestly families during the time of Joiakim the high priest, indicating that he held a leadership position within the priestly community. While the biblical text provides few specific details about his individual contributions, Shammua's inclusion in this record underscores the vital role that priests played in rebuilding Jerusalem's religious life and maintaining temple worship and the observance of God's law during this crucial period of Jewish restoration.
Biography
Shammua, mentioned in Neh.12.18, was a priest who served during the time of Nehemiah, a key figure in the rebuilding of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. Shammua is listed among the priests who were heads of their fathers' houses during the days of Joiakim, the high priest. This suggests that Shammua held a leadership position within the priestly community. The text does not provide any specific details about Shammua's role or his contributions to the religious life of the community. However, his inclusion in the list of priests highlights the importance of the priestly lineage and their service in the temple. The priests were responsible for maintaining the religious practices, offering sacrifices, and teaching the people the law of God. Shammua's presence in this list indicates his participation in these sacred duties and his commitment to the spiritual well-being of the community during the post-exilic period.
In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 12:18
"of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jonathan;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שַׁמּוּעַ |