Shebaniah Summary
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Shebaniah was one of the priests who blew trumpets before the ark of God when David brought it to Jerusalem.
trumpeter (1CH 15:24)
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Shebaniah
the Lord that converts, or recalls from captivity
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Shebaniah
· Also called · H7645 none · 1CH 15:24 the Lord that converts, or recalls from captivity
- he שְׁבַנְיָהוּ shəvanəyahu · H7645 · 1CH 15:24
- he שְׁבַנְיָהוּ · H7645G
- el Σοβνια Sobnia · none · 1CH 15:24
- bg Шевания
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Shebaniah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Shebaniah, mentioned in 1Ch 15:24, was a priest who participated in the procession when King David brought the ark of God to Jerusalem. He was one of the seven priests chosen to blow trumpets before the ark as it was being transported. The blowing of trumpets was a significant part of the ceremonial procession, serving as a means of praise, celebration, and announcement of the ark's presence. Shebaniah's inclusion in this group of priests highlights his important role in the religious ceremonies and his status as a trusted priest in David's time. The text does not provide any further details about Shebaniah's life or his other responsibilities as a priest. However, his participation in this momentous event, which marked the establishment of Jerusalem as the religious and political center of Israel, underscores the significance of the priesthood in the nation's spiritual life.
Shebaniah 1 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A Levite appointed to blow the trumpet before the ark of God (1 Chr. 15:24).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Shebaniah_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Shebaniah@1Ch.15.24) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, shebaniah_2572)