Shemaiah שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ
Priest who sealed the covenant
Who is Shemaiah in the Bible?
Shemaiah was a priest who lived during the time of Nehemiah in the post-exilic Jewish community. He is listed among the priests who sealed the covenant in Nehemiah 10:8, a solemn agreement to follow the Law of God and support the temple. Shemaiah also served as a head of a priestly family during the high priesthood of Joiakim, as noted in Nehemiah 12:6 and 12:18, and he participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall by playing musical instruments and offering praise to God (Nehemiah 12:34). His involvement in these significant religious events demonstrates his role as a spiritual leader in the restoration of the Jewish community after the Babylonian exile.
Biography
Shemaiah was a priest who lived during the time of Nehemiah and played a role in the religious life of the Jewish community. In Neh.10.8, he is listed among the priests who sealed the covenant, a solemn agreement to follow the Law of God and support the temple. Shemaiah is also mentioned in Neh.12.6 and Neh.12.18 as one of the heads of the priestly families during the high priesthood of Joiakim. Additionally, in Neh.12.34, Shemaiah is named as one of the priests who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall, playing musical instruments and offering praise to God. These references highlight Shemaiah's involvement in the spiritual leadership and significant events of the post-exilic Jewish community.
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 4 verses
- Nehemiah 10:8
"Maaziah, Bilgai, and Shemaiah. These were the priests."
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"Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah,"
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 12:18
"of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jonathan;"
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 12:34
"Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ |