Shemer

Shemer, a Levite of the family of Merari, an ancestor of Ethan the singer.

The name Shemer means “guardian; thorn”

MaleLeviteTribe of LeviDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 6:46; only referred to as Shemer (שֶׁ֫מֶר); a son of Mahli; father of Bani.

Glossary entries

Shamer Shemer

Family members

Father

Mahli

Children

Bani

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. …the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer,