Shemaiah שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ
Descendant of Reuben
Who is Shemaiah in the Bible?
Shemaiah was a descendant of Reuben, the firstborn son of Israel, and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:4 as the son of Joel. He appears in the genealogical records of the Reubenites, the tribe descended from Reuben, which traced its lineage through the region of Gilead. While Shemaiah himself is not described as performing any specific actions or holding a particular role, his inclusion in the genealogy of Reuben's descendants serves to document the tribal heritage and family lines of ancient Israel. His significance lies primarily in establishing the continuity of the Reubenite lineage during the period when the Israelite tribes were settled in their respective territories.
Biography
Shemaiah is mentioned in 1Ch.5.4 as a descendant of Reuben, the firstborn son of Israel (or 'Jacob'). He is listed in the genealogy of the Reubenites as the son of Joel. The genealogy traces the lineage of the Reubenites who lived in the region of Gilead.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 5:4
"The descendants of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ |