Shecaniah שְׁכַנְיָהוּ
Descendant of David through Jeconiah
Who is Shecaniah in the Bible?
Shecaniah was a descendant of King David through the line of Jeconiah, the last king of Judah before the Babylonian exile, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 3:21-22. He was the son of Obadiah and father of six sons, including Shemaiah and Hattush, making him a key figure in the genealogical record of David's family after the exile. While the biblical text provides no details about his personal life or achievements, Shecaniah's inclusion in the post-exile genealogy serves an important purpose by demonstrating the continuation and survival of the Davidic line despite the destruction of Jerusalem and the deportation of Judah's people to Babylon. His presence in these genealogical records underscores the theological significance of God's faithfulness to the covenant promises made to David and the preservation of the royal lineage through generations of exile and restoration.
Biography
Shecaniah, mentioned in 1Ch.3.21-22, was a descendant of King David through the line of Jeconiah (also known as Jehoiachin), who was one of the last kings of Judah before the Babylonian exile. Shecaniah is listed in the genealogy of David's descendants, which traces the royal lineage after the exile. He is identified as the son of Obadiah and the father of Shemaiah, Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat. The mention of Shecaniah and his sons in this genealogy highlights the continuation of the Davidic line even after the exile and the importance of maintaining family records. The text does not provide any further details about Shecaniah's life, his role within the community, or any specific achievements. However, his inclusion in the genealogy serves to emphasize the enduring significance of the Davidic covenant and the hope for the restoration of the Davidic kingdom, which would ultimately find its fulfillment in the coming of the Messiah.
Family
Siblings
- Pelatiah Tribe of JudahSon of HananiahDescendant of King SolomonView full profile →
- Jeshaiah Tribe of LeviSon of JeduthunA Levite, son of Jeduthun the musician.View full profile →
- Rephaiah Tribe of JudahSon of HananiahA descendant of King DavidView full profile →
- Arnan Tribe of JudahSon of HananiahDescendant of David's son SolomonView full profile →
- Obadiah MaleDavid's warriorGadite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 3:21
"The descendants of Hananiah: Pelatiah, Jeshaiah, and the sons of Rephaiah, of Arnan, of Obadiah, and of Shecaniah."
- 1 Chronicles 3:22
"The six descendants of Shecaniah were Shemaiah and his sons: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׁכַנְיָהוּ |