Shemaiah
Shemaiah, a prophet from Kiriath-jearim who prophesied against Jerusalem during Jehoiakim's reign.
The name Shemaiah means “that hears or obeys the Lord”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jeremiah 26:20; only referred to as Shemaiah (שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ); father of Uriah.
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Alternative names
- שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּShemaiah
Mentions
- Now there was another man prophesying in the name of the LORD, Uriah son of Shemaiah from Kiriath-jearim. He prophesied against this city and against this land the same things that Jeremiah did.