Bible Dictionary
Shemaiah
Shemaiah, meaning “Jehovah hears,” is the name of several priests, Levites, and other Israelites. One notable Shemaiah was the prophet who restrained Rehoboam from fighting the northern tribes.
Biblical Usage
The prophet Shemaiah restrained Rehoboam from warring against the revolted tribes and also spoke during Shishak’s invasion. Other Shemaiahs served as Levites, priests, teachers of the Law, temple workers, singers, genealogical figures, and prophets. One false prophet opposed Nehemiah, and another opposed Jeremiah.
Scripture References
1 Kings 12:22-24
Nehemiah 3:29
1 Chronicles 4:37
Nehemiah 12:42
1 Chronicles 9:16
1 Chronicles 9:14
Nehemiah 11:15
1 Chronicles 15:8
1 Chronicles 24:6
1 Chronicles 26:4-8
2 Chronicles 29:14
Nehemiah 6:10
Nehemiah 12:34-36
Jeremiah 29:24-32
2 Chronicles 17:8
2 Chronicles 31:15
2 Chronicles 35:9
Jeremiah 26:20
Jeremiah 36:12
1 Kings 12:22
2 Chronicles 11:2
2 Chronicles 12:5
2 Chronicles 12:15
1 Chronicles 3:23
Nehemiah 3:28
1 Chronicles 4:27
1 Chronicles 5:4
1 Chronicles 15:11
1 Chronicles 26:4
1 Chronicles 26:6
1 Chronicles 26:7
Ezra 5:13
Ezra 8:16
Ezra 10:21
Ezra 10:31
Nehemiah 10:8
Nehemiah 12:6
Nehemiah 12:18
Nehemiah 12:34
Nehemiah 12:38