Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Shecaniah, whose daughter married Tobiah the Ammonite, an enemy of Nehemiah.
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Also known as Shekaniah · Shechaniah
Shecaniah is mentioned in Neh.6.18 as the father-in-law of Tobiah the Ammonite, who opposed Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Shecaniah's daughter was married to Tobiah, giving Tobiah a connection to some of the nobles of Judah. This family tie may have helped Tobiah gain influence to undermine Nehemiah's work.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H7935
For many in Judah were bound by oath to him, since he was a son-in-law of Shecaniah son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah.
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