Shemaiah שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ
Priest who played a trumpet
Who is Shemaiah in the Bible?
Shemaiah was a priest during the time of Nehemiah who played the trumpet during the dedication ceremony of Jerusalem's rebuilt wall. According to Nehemiah 12:35, Shemaiah son of Mattaniah was among the priests selected to participate in the ceremonial procession that marked the completion of the wall's reconstruction. His role as a trumpet player contributed to the joyful celebration and musical praise that accompanied this significant moment in Jewish history. The dedication ceremony represented a major milestone for the Jerusalem community, and Shemaiah's participation in the musical worship demonstrated the spiritual importance of the event.
Biography
Shemaiah was a priest who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah. According to Neh.12.35, Shemaiah the son of Mattaniah, son of Micaiah, son of Zaccur, son of Asaph, was one of the priests who played trumpets during the ceremonial procession on the wall. This event marked the completion of the wall's reconstruction and was a time of great celebration and thanksgiving for the Jewish community. Shemaiah's role as a trumpet-playing priest contributed to the joyful atmosphere and the musical expression of praise to God during this significant moment in the history of Jerusalem.
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- Nehemiah 12:35
"and some of the priests with trumpets, and also Zechariah son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph,"
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| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ |