Shemaiah
Shemaiah, a Levite of the sons of Elizaphan, who helped bring the ark to Jerusalem.
The name Shemaiah means “that hears or obeys the Lord”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 15:8; only referred to as Shemaiah (שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּShemaiah
Mentions
- …from the Elizaphanites, Shemaiah the chief and 200 of his relatives;
- David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar and the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab.