Shemaiah Summary
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Shemaiah, a Levite who led the singing during the dedication of Jerusalem's wall.
Levite who led the singing
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Shemaiah
that hears or obeys the Lord
- he שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ · H8098W
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Shemaiah Article
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Shemaiah was a Levite who played a leadership role in the musical aspects of the dedication of Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah. In Neh 12:42, Shemaiah is listed among the Levites who led the singing, along with Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. These Levites sang loudly under the direction of Jezrahiah. Shemaiah's involvement in leading the singing highlights the importance of music and praise in the celebration and dedication of the restored wall of Jerusalem.
Shemaiah 4 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A priest (Neh. 12:42).
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