Old Testament · Major figure
Shemaiah
A name shared by several biblical figures, including a prophet, a priest, and various Levites and leaders.
The name Shemaiah identifies multiple individuals throughout the Old Testament, most notably the prophet who warned Rehoboam against attacking Israel. Other notable figures include a Levite who assisted in Ezra’s reforms and a false prophet who opposed Jeremiah. These men served in diverse roles as prophets, priests, and leaders during the divided monarchy and the post-exilic period.
In the text
- Verses
- 39
- Books
- 6
- First appears
- 1 Kings 12:22
- Last appears
- Jeremiah 36:12
Where Shemaiah appears
39 verses · 23 chapters- 1 Kings 12Verse 22
- 1 Chronicles 3Verse 22
- 1 Chronicles 4Verse 37
- 1 Chronicles 5Verse 4
- 1 Chronicles 9Verses 14, 16
- 1 Chronicles 15Verses 8, 11
- 1 Chronicles 24Verse 6
- 1 Chronicles 26Verses 4, 6–7
- 2 Chronicles 11Verse 2
- 2 Chronicles 12Verses 5, 7, 15
- 2 Chronicles 17Verse 8
- 2 Chronicles 29Verse 14
- 2 Chronicles 31Verse 15
- 2 Chronicles 35Verse 9
- Ezra 8Verses 13, 16
- Ezra 10Verses 21, 31
- Nehemiah 3Verse 29
- Nehemiah 6Verse 10
- Nehemiah 11Verses 15, 17
- Nehemiah 12Verses 6, 18, 34–36, 42
- Jeremiah 26Verse 20
- Jeremiah 29Verses 24, 31–32
- Jeremiah 36Verse 12
In the same books
- Maaseiah22 versesA common name held by several Levites, priests, and officials serving in Jerusalem across various eras.
- Hanani11 versesA prophet who rebuked King Asa and a leader who helped oversee Jerusalem's wall dedication.
- Azariah41 versesA common name held by several biblical figures, including priests, kings, and the youth known as Abed-Nego.
- Hananiah40 versesA name shared by several men, most notably Daniel's companion who remained faithful to God in Babylon.
- Shallum25 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a king of Israel and a temple official.
- Johanan21 versesA Judean military commander who led survivors after the fall of Jerusalem to Babylon.
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