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Shemaiah(15)

Shemaiah in the Bible — son of Harim who had married a foreign wife (EZR 10:21). Shemaiah belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 2 scripture passages.

Name meaning: that hears or obeys the Lord

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Gender
male
Tribe
Levi
Scripture References
2 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
1 connection

Names & Labels (1)

Shemaiahproper name
Hebrew
שְׁמַעְיָה
Transliteration
shəmaəyah
Meaning
y-h-v-h hears
Greek
Σαμαιαν
Reference
EZR 10:21
Strong's
H8098

Family & Relationships (1)

descendant

Harim(EZR 10:21)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Shemaiah in the Bible?

Shemaiah is described in the Bible as son of Harim who had married a foreign wife (EZR 10:21). 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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