Shemaiah
Shemaiah, a Levite who made repairs to a section of Jerusalem's wall near his house.
The name Shemaiah means “that hears or obeys the Lord”
MaleExile and Return eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Nehemiah 3:29; only referred to as Shemaiah (שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ); a son of Shecaniah.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּShemaiah
Mentions
- 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.