Shemaiah
Shemaiah, a priest who sealed the covenant during Nehemiah's time and participated in the dedication of the wall.
The name Shemaiah means “that hears or obeys the Lord”
MaleExile and Return eraOld Testament1 book4 verses
Summary
A priest living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Nehemiah 10:8; only referred to as Shemaiah (שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּShemaiah
Mentions
- Maaziah, Bilgai, and Shemaiah. These were the priests.
- Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah,
- …of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jonathan;
- Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah,