Shemaiah Summary
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Shemaiah, a priest who played an instrument during the dedication of Jerusalem's wall.
Priest who played an instrument
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Shemaiah
that hears or obeys the Lord
- he שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ · H8098V
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Shemaiah Article
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Shemaiah was a priest who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah. According to Neh 12:36, Shemaiah was one of the priests who played musical instruments during the ceremonial procession on the wall. He is mentioned alongside other priests and Levites who were involved in this joyful celebration, which marked the completion of the wall's reconstruction. Shemaiah's specific role in playing an instrument contributed to the musical expression of praise and thanksgiving to God during this significant event in the history of Jerusalem.
Sources: STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Shemaiah@Neh.12.36) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, shemaiah_2640)