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Shemaiah(4)
Shemaiah in the Bible — son of Joel (1CH 5:4), Reubenite (1CH 5:3). Shemaiah belonged to the tribe of Reuben. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “that hears or obeys the Lord”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Reuben
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Shemaiahproper name
- Hebrew
- שְׁמַעְיָה
- Transliteration
- shəmaəyah
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h hears
- Greek
- Σεμεϊ
- Reference
- 1CH 5:4
- Strong's
- H8098
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shemaiah in the Bible?
Shemaiah is described in the Bible as son of Joel (1CH 5:4), Reubenite (1CH 5:3). Shemaiah belonged to the tribe of Reuben.
What does the name Shemaiah mean?
The name Shemaiah means “that hears or obeys the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.