Shemiramoth שְׁמִירָמוֹת
Levite who taught the Law
Who is Shemiramoth in the Bible?
Shemiramoth was a Levite who served during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. According to 2 Chronicles 17:8, he was one of several Levites commissioned by Jehoshaphat to travel throughout the cities of Judah and teach the Book of the Law to the people. This educational mission was part of Jehoshaphat's religious reforms designed to strengthen the spiritual foundation of his kingdom by ensuring that all citizens understood God's commandments. Shemiramoth's role exemplifies the important function Levites played in preserving and transmitting religious knowledge in ancient Israel.
Biography
Shemiramoth was a Levite who lived during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. According to 2Ch.17.8, he was among the Levites sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the Book of the Law in the cities of Judah. This educational mission was part of Jehoshaphat's reforms to strengthen the spiritual foundation of his kingdom. Shemiramoth, along with other Levites and officials, traveled throughout Judah, instructing the people in the Law of the Lord. This initiative highlighted the importance of religious education and the role of the Levites in preserving and transmitting the knowledge of God's commandments.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 17:8
"accompanied by certain Levites—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah—along with the priests Elishama and Jehoram."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׁמִירָמוֹת |