People of the Bible

Shemaiah, son of Shechaniah (Nehemiah 3:29)

The name Shemaiah means “that hears or obeys the Lord.” Shemaiah is mentioned in 1 verse of the Bible, first in Nehemiah 3:29.

Family of Shemaiah

Father

Who was Shemaiah?

Neh. 3:29.

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

Key verses about Shemaiah

  • Nehemiah 3:29

    After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his house. After him repaired also Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah, the keeper of the east gate.

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