The story of Shemaiah
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.
Name meaning
God has heard
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
Prophet
First mention
1 Kings 12:22
Appearances in the Bible
39 mentions