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Shecaniah(8)
Shecaniah in the Bible — among the priests who came up with Zerubbabel (NEH 12:3). Shecaniah belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “habitation of the Lord”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Levi
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (1)
Shecaniahproper name
- Hebrew
- שְׁכַנְיָה
- Transliteration
- shəkhanəyah
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h has taken up his abode
- Greek
- Σεχενια
- Reference
- NEH 12:3
- Strong's
- H7935
Family & Relationships (1)
descendant
Aaron(NEH 12:3)
Notes
as "priest", a descendant of Aaron
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shecaniah in the Bible?
Shecaniah is described in the Bible as among the priests who came up with Zerubbabel (NEH 12:3). Shecaniah belonged to the tribe of Levi.
What does the name Shecaniah mean?
The name Shecaniah means “habitation of the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.