Sherebiah שֵׁרֵֽבְיָה
Levite who sealed the covenant and led worship
Who is Sherebiah in the Bible?
Sherebiah was a Levite who served a prominent role during the restoration of Jerusalem under Nehemiah's leadership. He appears in the biblical record as one of the Levites who sealed the covenant recorded in Nehemiah 10:12, pledging the people's commitment to follow God's Law. Sherebiah also led worship during the dedication of Jerusalem's rebuilt wall, participating in the thanksgiving psalms as described in Nehemiah 12:8, and he is named among the heads of the Levites responsible for directing songs of praise in Nehemiah 12:24. His significance lies in his leadership of communal worship and his role in helping the post-exilic Jewish community recommit itself to God's covenant and restore proper religious observance.
Biography
Sherebiah was a Levite who played a significant role during the time of Nehemiah. In Neh.10.12, he is listed among the Levites who sealed the covenant, pledging to follow the Law of God. This covenant was a solemn commitment made by the people to obey God's commandments and maintain their identity as a holy nation.
In Neh.12.8, Sherebiah is mentioned as one of the Levites who led the thanksgiving psalms during the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. He, along with other Levites, was involved in the joyous celebration and worship that accompanied this significant event in the restoration of Jerusalem.
Furthermore, in Neh.12.24, Sherebiah is named as one of the heads of the Levites, along with Hashabiah, who was responsible for leading the songs of thanksgiving and praise. This leadership role indicates Sherebiah's importance in the Levitical order and his contribution to the worship practices of the community.
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 3 verses
- Nehemiah 10:12
"Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,"
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"The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 12:24
"The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שֵׁרֵֽבְיָה |