Old Testament
Shebaniah
A Levite priest who served during the reigns of David and the post-exilic restoration under Nehemiah.
Shebaniah is identified as a priest who participated in the procession of the Ark of the Covenant during David's reign. Later, a priest by this name is listed among those who returned from Babylonian exile and served during the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. The name appears in genealogical records in Nehemiah, representing a priestly family line established during the restoration period.
In the text
- Verses
- 5
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 15:24
- Last appears
- Nehemiah 12:14
Where Shebaniah appears
5 verses · 3 chaptersIn the same books
- Eliashib15 versesThe High Priest who oversaw the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall and later compromised temple purity.
- Jeduthun13 versesA Levite musician and worship leader appointed by David to prophesy with the harp and praise the Lord.
- Hanun10 versesAn Ammonite king who insulted David's envoys, and a post-exilic returnee who helped rebuild Jerusalem's wall.
- Ezer9 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a Horite chief and a Levite leader in Nehemiah's time.
- Harim8 versesA priestly family line serving in the temple and returning from the Babylonian exile.
- Uzzi8 versesA name shared by several individuals in the Old Testament, including a priest, a Levite, and a descendant of Issachar.
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