Who was Shemaiah?
Prophet in the time of Rehoboam
Shemaiah was a prophet in the Hebrew Bible. He was the son of Rechab, a descendant of the Kenite clan.
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He was a contemporary of Jeremiah and is best known for his role in the events leading up to the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC. Shemaiah was sent by God to warn King Jehoiakim of Judah of the impending destruction of Jerusalem. He also warned the people of Judah to repent and turn away from their idolatry.
Shemaiah was also sent to Jeremiah to encourage him to remain in Jerusalem and not to flee to Egypt. Shemaiah is also known for his prophecies against the false prophets of his day. He warned the people of Judah not to listen to the false prophets who were predicting peace and prosperity.
He also warned them of the consequences of their idolatry and disobedience to God. Shemaiah is best known for his role in the events leading up to the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC. He was a faithful prophet of God who warned the people of Judah of the impending destruction of Jerusalem and urged them to repent and turn away from their idolatry.
His warnings were not heeded and Jerusalem was destroyed.
- Name meaning
- God has heard
- Name origin
- Hebrew
- Role
- Prophet
- First mention
- 1 Kings 12:22
- Appearances in the Bible
- 39 mentions
Family of Shemaiah
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Chapters that mention Shemaiah
- 1 Kings 12
- 1 Chronicles 3
- 1 Chronicles 4
- 1 Chronicles 5
- 1 Chronicles 9
- 1 Chronicles 15
- 1 Chronicles 24
- 1 Chronicles 26
- 2 Chronicles 11
- 2 Chronicles 12
- 2 Chronicles 17
- 2 Chronicles 29
- 2 Chronicles 31
- 2 Chronicles 35
- Ezra 8
- Ezra 10
- Nehemiah 3
- Nehemiah 6
- Nehemiah 10
- Nehemiah 11
- Nehemiah 12
- Jeremiah 26
- Jeremiah 29
- Jeremiah 36
Questions about Shemaiah
Who was Shemaiah in the Bible?
Shemaiah was a prophet in the Hebrew Bible. He was the son of Rechab, a descendant of the Kenite clan. He was a contemporary of Jeremiah and is best known for his role in the events leading up to the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC. Shemaiah was sent by God to warn King Jehoiakim of Judah of the impending destruction of Jerusalem. He also warned the people of Judah to repent and turn away from their idolatry. Shemaiah was also sent to Jeremiah to encourage him to remain in Jerusalem and not to flee to Egypt. Shemaiah is also known for his prophecies against the false prophets of his day. He warned the people of Judah not to listen to the false prophets who were predicting peace and prosperity. He also warned them of the consequences of their idolatry and disobedience to God. Shemaiah is best known for his role in the events leading up to the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC. He was a faithful prophet of God who warned the people of Judah of the impending destruction of Jerusalem and urged them to repent and turn away from their idolatry. His warnings were not heeded and Jerusalem was destroyed.
What does the name Shemaiah mean?
The name Shemaiah means “God has heard”. Origin: Hebrew.
Where is Shemaiah first mentioned in the Bible?
Shemaiah is first mentioned in 1 Kings 12:22.
How many times is Shemaiah mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 39.
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