Shemariah שְׁמַרְיָ֫הוּ
Son of Rehoboam and Abihail
Who is Shemariah in the Bible?
Shemariah was a son of King Rehoboam of Judah and his wife Abihail, daughter of Eliab, as recorded in 2 Chronicles 11:19. He was born alongside his brothers Jeush and Zaham during Rehoboam's reign as the first king of the southern kingdom of Judah following the division of Solomon's united monarchy. Though Shemariah himself is not described as a major figure in biblical narrative, his mention in the genealogical record underscores the continuation of the Davidic dynasty in Judah and documents the royal lineage during a pivotal period of Israel's history.
Biography
Shemariah was a son of King Rehoboam of Judah and his wife Abihail, the daughter of Eliab. According to 2Ch.11.19, Shemariah was born to Rehoboam along with his brothers Jeush and Zaham. Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, was the first king of the southern kingdom of Judah after the division of the united monarchy. The mention of Shemariah and his brothers highlights the royal lineage of Rehoboam and the continuation of the Davidic dynasty in Judah.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Abijah MaleHead of a priestly division during David's reignView full profile →
- Jeush Tribe of JudahSon of RehoboamSon of King Rehoboam and MahalathView full profile →
- Zaham Tribe of JudahSon of RehoboamSon of King RehoboamView full profile →
- Attai Tribe of JudahSon of RehoboamSon of King Rehoboam and MaacahView full profile →
- Ziza Tribe of SimeonSon of ShiphiSon of Shiphi, a SimeoniteView full profile →
- Shelomith Tribe of LeviSon of IzharLevite descendant of IzharView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 11:19
"She bore sons to him: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׁמַרְיָ֫הוּ |