Shemaiah Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Shemaiah, a prophet from Kiriath-jearim who prophesied against Jerusalem during Jehoiakim's reign.
father of Uriah, from Kiriath-jearim (JER 26:20)
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that hears or obeys the Lord
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· Also called · H8098 none · JER 26:20 y-h-v-h hears
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שְׁמַעְיָהוּ
shəmaəyahu · H8098 · JER 26:20 y-h-v-h hears
- he שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ · H8098X
- el Σαμαιου Samaiou · none · JER 26:20
- bg Шемая
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Shemaiah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Shemaiah was a prophet from Kiriath-jearim who lived during the reign of King Jehoiakim of Judah. According to Jer 26:20, Shemaiah prophesied against Jerusalem and the land of Judah, speaking words similar to those of Jeremiah. However, when King Jehoiakim and the officials heard his words, they sought to put him to death. Fearing for his life, Shemaiah fled to Egypt. This incident is mentioned in the context of Jeremiah's own persecution for his prophetic messages, highlighting the dangers faced by prophets who spoke out against the prevailing powers and attitudes of their time.
Shemaiah 17 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
The father of Urijah the prophet (Jer. 26:20).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Shemaiah_20) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Shemaiah@Jer.26.20) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, shemaiah_2642)