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Shemaiah(7)
Shemaiah in the Bible — chief of the sons of Elizaphan (1CH 15:8). Shemaiah belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “that hears or obeys the Lord”
Profile
- 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
- Σαμαιας
- Reference
- 1CH 15:8
- Strong's
- H8098
Family & Relationships (1)
descendant
Elzaphan(1CH 15:8)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shemaiah in the Bible?
Shemaiah is described in the Bible as chief of the sons of Elizaphan (1CH 15:8). 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.