Shemaiah Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Shemaiah, a Levite of the sons of Elizaphan, who helped bring the ark to Jerusalem.
chief of the sons of Elizaphan (1CH 15:8)
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that hears or obeys the Lord
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· Also called · H8098 none · 1CH 15:8 y-h-v-h hears
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shəmaəyah · H8098 · 1CH 15:8 y-h-v-h hears
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- el Σαμαιας Samaias · none · 1CH 15:8
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Shemaiah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Shemaiah was a Levite who lived during the reign of King David. He is mentioned in 1Ch 15:8 as one of the sons of Elizaphan, a descendant of Kohath. When David gathered the Levites to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem, Shemaiah was among those chosen for this task (1Ch 15:11). The Levites were to carry the ark on their shoulders using the poles, as prescribed by the Law of Moses. Shemaiah's specific role in the procession is not mentioned, but his participation highlights the importance of the Levites in the proper handling and transportation of the sacred ark.
Shemaiah 7 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A Levite in the time of David, who with 200 of his brethren took part in the bringing up of the ark from Obed-edom to Hebron (1 Chr. 15:8).
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