Shemaiah שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ
Descendant of Solomon
Who is Shemaiah in the Bible?
Shemaiah was a descendant of King Solomon listed in the genealogy of Judah's royal line, appearing in 1 Chronicles 3:22. His name appears twice in the same verse, which may suggest he held some significance within the royal family, though the biblical record provides no additional details about his life, role, or accomplishments. The repetition of his name in the genealogical record indicates his place in the Davidic line, yet the sparse information leaves his identity largely obscure to modern readers. His mention primarily serves to document the continuation of Solomon's descendants during the monarchy period in Israel.
Biography
Shemaiah is mentioned twice in 1Ch.3.22 as a descendant of King Solomon. He is listed in the genealogy of the royal line of Judah, but no additional information is provided about his life or role within the family. The repetition of his name in the verse may indicate that he was a significant figure, but the lack of details leaves his identity and contributions unknown.
Family
Offspring
- Hattush Tribe of JudahSon of ShemaiahA descendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of Judah.View full profile →
- Igal Tribe of JudahSon of ShemaiahA descendant of David.View full profile →
- Bariah Tribe of JudahSon of ShemaiahA descendant of David through the line of Solomon.View full profile →
- Neariah Tribe of JudahSon of ShemaiahDescendant of David, son of Shemaiah.View full profile →
- Shaphat MaleSon of AdlaiOverseer of David's herds in the valleysView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 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 | שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ |