Shemaiah שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ
Priest who played an instrument
Who is Shemaiah in the Bible?
Shemaiah was a priest who played a musical instrument during the dedication of Jerusalem's wall in the time of Nehemiah. According to Nehemiah 12:36, he participated in the ceremonial procession that celebrated the completion of the wall's reconstruction. Shemaiah was one of several priests and Levites chosen to lead the joyful celebration through music and praise. His presence in this significant event highlights the role of priestly musicians in expressing thanksgiving to God for the restoration of Jerusalem's defenses.
Biography
Shemaiah was a priest who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah. According to Neh.12.36, Shemaiah was one of the priests who played musical instruments during the ceremonial procession on the wall. He is mentioned alongside other priests and Levites who were involved in this joyful celebration, which marked the completion of the wall's reconstruction. Shemaiah's specific role in playing an instrument contributed to the musical expression of praise and thanksgiving to God during this significant event in the history of Jerusalem.
Family
Siblings
- Zechariah Tribe of LeviSon of IsshiahSon of Isshiah, a LeviteView full profile →
- Azarel MaleReturned priestPriest who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wallView full profile →
- Milalai MaleReturned priestA priest who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall.View full profile →
- Gilalai MaleReturned priestPriest and musician during the dedication of Jerusalem's wall.View full profile →
- Maai MaleReturned musicianLevite musician who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wallView full profile →
- Nethanel MalePriest who blew trumpetsView full profile →
- Judah MaleReturned divorceeA Levite who married a foreign womanView full profile →
- Hanani Tribe of LeviSon of HemanA musician in the temple during David's reign.View full profile →
In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 12:36
"and his associates—Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, and Hanani—with the musical instruments prescribed by David the man of God. Ezra the scribe led the procession."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ |