Old Testament
Shecaniah
A name shared by several post-exilic figures involved in the restoration of Jerusalem and the temple.
The name Shecaniah appears in several contexts during the post-exilic period, including a descendant of David, a leader who returned with Ezra, and a man whose daughter married Tobiah the Ammonite. These individuals represent the varied roles of the Jewish remnant, from priestly and royal lineage to those navigating the social and political tensions of rebuilding the community. Their appearances highlight the genealogical records and the challenges of maintaining covenant purity during the restoration.
In the text
- Verses
- 9
- Books
- 4
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 3:21
- Last appears
- Nehemiah 6:18
Where Shecaniah appears
9 verses · 7 chaptersIn the same books
- Jeshua18 versesA prominent high priest who led the first wave of Jewish exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem.
- Mattaniah15 versesA Levite musician and temple official who served during the post-exilic restoration of Jerusalem.
- Hashabiah13 versesA Levite leader and official who served in the temple administration during the post-exilic restoration.
- Maaseiah22 versesA common name held by several Levites, priests, and officials serving in Jerusalem across various eras.
- Meshullam22 versesA common name for several Jewish leaders, priests, and builders serving during the late monarchy and the post-exilic restoration.
- Joel16 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a son of Samuel and a prophet of Judah.
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