Shemaiah
Mentioned in 1014 BC traditional (Jones)
The eldest son of Obed-edom (1 Chr. 26:4-8).
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- The 39th generation from Adam, counting Adam as the first.
- Mentioned in the era of the Kingdom, 1050–587 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Elihu, Elzabad, Jehozabad, Joah, Nethaneel, Obed, Othni, and Rephael.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
Family
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Timeline
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Mentions
3 tagged verses in 1 book. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Shemaiah 40 |
| KJV | Shemaiah 41 |
| ASV | Shemaiah 41 |
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Every verse
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1 Chronicles3 verses
- 26:4
And Obed-edom also had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sachar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth,
- 26:6
Also to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled over their families because they were strong, capable men.
- 26:7
Shemaiah’s sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; his brothers were Elihu and Semachiah, also capable men.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
The eldest son of Obed-edom (1 Chr. 26:4-8).