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Shemaiah(14)

Shemaiah in the Bible — Levite Ezra sent to Iddo (EZR 8:16). Shemaiah belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 4 scripture passages.

Name meaning: that hears or obeys the Lord

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

Names & Labels (1)

Shemaiahproper name
Hebrew
שְׁמַעְיָה
Transliteration
shəmaəyah
Meaning
y-h-v-h hears
Greek
Σαμαια
Reference
EZR 8:16
Strong's
H8098

Family & Relationships (3)

descendant

Levi(EZR 8:16)

father

Jonathan(NEH 12:35)

son

Mattaniah(NEH 12:35)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Shemaiah in the Bible?

Shemaiah is described in the Bible as Levite Ezra sent to Iddo (EZR 8:16). Shemaiah belonged to the tribe of Levi.

What does the name Shemaiah mean?

The name Shemaiah means “that hears or obeys the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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