Shecaniah Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Shecaniah, whose daughter married Tobiah the Ammonite, an enemy of Nehemiah.
Father-in-law of Tobiah the Ammonite
Lineage: Arah › Shecaniah
Names
- en Shecaniah
- en Shekaniah · Also called
- en Shechaniah · Also called
- he שְׁכַנְיָהוּ · H7935M
- bg Шехания
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Family of origin
- Father: Arah
- Mother: Unknown
- Brother: Shechaniah
- Brother: Shecaniah
One-parent family
- Daughter: daughter of Shecaniah
Shecaniah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Shecaniah is mentioned in Neh 6:18 as the father-in-law of Tobiah the Ammonite, who opposed Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Shecaniah's daughter was married to Tobiah, giving Tobiah a connection to some of the nobles of Judah. This family tie may have helped Tobiah gain influence to undermine Nehemiah's work.
Sources: STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Shecaniah@Neh.6.18)