Shemaiah
Mentioned in 1014 BC traditional (Jones)
A Levite (1 Chr. 24:6).
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- Mentioned in the era of the Kingdom, 1050–587 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Abiathar, Ahimelech, Eleazar, Ithamar, Nethaneel, and Zadok.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
Family
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Mentions
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The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Shemaiah 40 |
| KJV | Shemaiah 41 |
| ASV | Shemaiah 41 |
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1 Chronicles1 verse
- 24:6
The scribe, Shemaiah son of Nethanel, a Levite, recorded their names in the presence of the king and of the officers: Zadok the priest, Ahimelech son of Abiathar, and the heads of families of the priests and the Levites—one family being taken from Eleazar, and then one from Ithamar.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
A Levite (1 Chr. 24:6).