Shemaiah שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ
Levite who helped rebuild Jerusalem's wall
Who is Shemaiah in the Bible?
Shemaiah was a Levite who participated in rebuilding Jerusalem's wall under Nehemiah's leadership following the Babylonian exile. According to Nehemiah 3:29, Shemaiah, the son of Shecaniah and keeper of the East Gate, repaired a section of the wall adjacent to his own house. His work was part of the broader effort to restore Jerusalem's fortifications after they had been destroyed during the conquest, contributing to the physical and spiritual restoration of the Jewish community upon their return from captivity.
Biography
Shemaiah was a Levite who participated in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall under the leadership of Nehemiah. According to Neh.3.29, Shemaiah the son of Shecaniah (or 'Shechaniah'), the keeper of the East Gate, made repairs to a section of the wall next to his house. This was part of a larger effort to restore the walls and gates of Jerusalem, which had been damaged during the Babylonian conquest. Shemaiah's contribution, along with that of many others, helped to fortify the city and provide a sense of security for the Jewish community.
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In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 3:29
"Next to them, Zadok son of Immer made repairs opposite his house, and next to him, Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, the guard of the East Gate, made repairs."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ |