Shecaniah
Shecaniah, an Israelite who admitted to marrying a foreign wife during Ezra's time.
The name Shecaniah means “habitation of the Lord”
MaleExile and Return eraOld Testament2 books4 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezra 10:2; only referred to as Shecaniah (שְׁכַנְיָהוּ); a son of Jehiel; father of Shemaiah.
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Alternative names
- שְׁכַנְיָהוּShecaniah
Mentions
Includes 2 verses that refer to Shecaniah without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.
- Then Shecaniah son of Jehiel, an Elamite, said to Ezra: “We have been unfaithful to our God by marrying foreign women from the people of the land, yet in spite of this, there is hope for Israel.
- Ezra 10:3Referred to, not namedSo now let us make a covenant before our God to send away all the foreign wives and their children, according to the counsel of my lord and of those who tremble at the command of our God. Let it be done according to the Law.
- Ezra 10:4Referred to, not namedGet up, for this matter is your responsibility, and we will support you. Be strong and take action!”
- 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.