Semachiah
Semachiah, a son of Shemaiah, served as a gatekeeper in the temple during the time of David.
The name Semachiah means “joined to the Lord”
MaleLeviteTribe of LeviDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 26:7; only referred to as Semachiah (סְמַכְיָהוּ); son of Shemaiah; a brother of Othni, Rephael, Obed, Elzabad and Elihu.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- סְמַכְיָהוּSemachiah
Mentions
- Shemaiah’s sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; his brothers were Elihu and Semachiah, also capable men.