People of the Bible

Shebaniah

The name Shebaniah means “the Lord that converts, or recalls from captivity.” Shebaniah is mentioned in 3 verses of the Bible, first in Nehemiah 9:4.

Who was Shebaniah?

Another Levite (Neh. 9:4, 5).

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Shebaniah

  • Nehemiah 9:4

    Then stood up upon the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani, and cried with a loud voice unto the Lord their God.

  • Nehemiah 9:5

    Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the Lord your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.

  • Nehemiah 10:10

    And their brethren, Shebaniah, Hodijah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,

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