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 in the 8th century BCE. According to 2 Chronicles 31:15, he was appointed to help distribute offerings, tithes, and dedicated things fairly to the priests and Levites throughout the cities of Judah. His role was part of Hezekiah's broader religious reforms designed to support the priests and Levites so they could dedicate themselves fully to studying and teaching the Law of the Lord. Working alongside other faithful Levites, Shemaiah's administrative service was essential to maintaining the religious infrastructure of the nation during a period of spiritual renewal.
Biography
Shemaiah was a Levite who lived during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. According to 2Ch.31.15, he was one of the Levites appointed to distribute the offerings, tithes, and dedicated things faithfully to their brothers in the cities of the priests. This distribution was part of Hezekiah's reforms to ensure that the priests and Levites received their due portions, enabling them to devote themselves to the Law of the Lord. Shemaiah worked alongside other Levites, including Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, in this important task of supporting the religious leaders of the nation.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 31:15
"Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ |