Shemaiah שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ
Levite gatekeeper during David's reign
Biography
Shemaiah was a Levite who served as a gatekeeper during the reign of King David. He is mentioned in 1Ch.26.4,6-7 as one of the sons of Obed-Edom, a Gittite who was blessed by God for housing the ark of the covenant (2Sa.6.11). Shemaiah had brothers who were able men with strength for the service, totaling 62 from the family of Obed-Edom (1Ch.26.8). Among Shemaiah's sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad, along with their brothers Elihu and Semachiah, who are described as able men. As gatekeepers, Shemaiah and his family would have been responsible for guarding the entrances to the temple and maintaining order within its precincts.
Family
Siblings
- Jehozabad Tribe of LeviSon of Obed-edomSon of Obed-edom, a gatekeeper for the ark.View full profile →
- Joah Tribe of LeviSon of Obed-edomA son of Obed-edom, a gatekeeper of the templeView full profile →
- Sachar Tribe of LeviSon of Obed-edomSon of Obed-edom, a Levitical gatekeeperView full profile →
- Nethanel MalePriest who blew trumpetsView full profile →
- Ammiel Tribe of LeviSon of Obed-edomLevite gatekeeper during David's reignView full profile →
- Issachar Tribe of LeviSon of Obed-edomSon of Obed-Edom, a gatekeeper in David's time.View full profile →
- Peullethai Tribe of LeviSon of Obed-edomSon of Obed-Edom, a temple gatekeeperView full profile →
Offspring
- Othni Tribe of LeviSon of ShemaiahSon of Shemaiah, gatekeeper of the arkView full profile →
- Rephael Tribe of LeviSon of ShemaiahA gatekeeper of the temple during David's reignView full profile →
- Obed MaleDavid's warriorIshmaelite warrior in David's armyView full profile →
- Elzabad MaleDavid's warriorA Gadite warrior who joined David at Ziklag.View full profile →
- Elihu Tribe of LeviSon of ShemaiahA gatekeeper of the temple, son of Shemaiah.View full profile →
- Semachiah Tribe of LeviSon of ShemaiahSon of Shemaiah, gatekeeper of the templeView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 3 verses
- 1 Chronicles 26:4
"Obed-Edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sacar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth,"
- 1 Chronicles 26:6
"Sons were also born to Shemaiah his son, who ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor."
- 1 Chronicles 26:7
"The sons of Shemaiah: Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad, whose brothers were valiant men, Elihu, and Semachiah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ | H8098I |