Shemaiah שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ
Levite during Hezekiah's reign
Who is Shemaiah in the Bible?
Shemaiah was a Levite who served during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah and is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 29:14 as one of the sons of Heman, a renowned Levitical musician. He participated in the cleansing and rededication of the temple when Hezekiah initiated religious reforms in Judah. As part of the Levitical community, Shemaiah helped remove uncleanness from the temple and restore it to proper condition for worship. His mention in this account reflects the important role that Levites played in maintaining and sanctifying the temple during periods of spiritual renewal in Israel's history.
Biography
Shemaiah was a Levite who lived during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. He is mentioned in 2Ch.29.14 as one of the sons of Heman, a prominent Levitical musician. When Hezekiah initiated a cleansing and rededication of the temple, Shemaiah was among the Levites who gathered to participate in the process. The Levites were tasked with removing all the uncleanness from the temple and restoring it to its proper state for worship. Although Shemaiah's specific role in the cleansing is not detailed, his participation demonstrates the involvement of the Levites in the restoration of temple worship under Hezekiah's leadership.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 29:14
"Jehiel and Shimei from the Hemanites; and Shemaiah and Uzziel from the Jeduthunites."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ |