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Shecaniah(7)

Shecaniah in the Bible — father-in-law of Tobiah_2 (NEH 6:18). Referenced in 4 scripture passages.

Name meaning: habitation of the Lord

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Gender
male
Scripture References
4 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
3 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Shecaniahproper name
Hebrew
שְׁכַנְיָה
Transliteration
shəkhanəyah
Meaning
y-h-v-h has taken up his abode
Greek
Σεχενια
Reference
NEH 6:18
Strong's
H7935

Family & Relationships (3)

father-in-law

Tobiah(NEH 6:18)

son

Arah(NEH 6:18)

father

Jehohanan(NEH 6:18)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Shecaniah in the Bible?

Shecaniah is described in the Bible as father-in-law of Tobiah_2 (NEH 6:18).

What does the name Shecaniah mean?

The name Shecaniah means “habitation of the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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