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Shemaiah(9)

Shemaiah in the Bible — firstborn son of Obed-edom (1CH 26:4). Shemaiah belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 8 scripture passages.

Name meaning: that hears or obeys the Lord

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Gender
male
Tribe
Levi
Scripture References
8 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
7 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Shemaiahproper name
Hebrew
שְׁמַעְיָה
Transliteration
shəmaəyah
Meaning
y-h-v-h hears
Greek
Σαμαιας
Reference
1CH 26:4
Strong's
H8098

Family & Relationships (7)

son

Obed-edom(1CH 26:4)

father

Othni(1CH 26:7)
Rephael(1CH 26:7)
Obed(1CH 26:7)
Elzabad(1CH 26:7)
Elihu(1CH 26:7)
Semachiah(1CH 26:7)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Shemaiah in the Bible?

Shemaiah is described in the Bible as firstborn son of Obed-edom (1CH 26:4). 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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