Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shemaiah, a Levite of the sons of Elizaphan, who helped bring the ark to Jerusalem.
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Shemaiah was a Levite who lived during the reign of King David. He is mentioned in 1Ch.15.8 as one of the sons of Elizaphan, a descendant of Kohath. When David gathered the Levites to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem, Shemaiah was among those chosen for this task (1Ch.15.11). The Levites were to carry the ark on their shoulders using the poles, as prescribed by the Law of Moses. Shemaiah's specific role in the procession is not mentioned, but his participation highlights the importance of the Levites in the proper handling and transportation of the sacred ark.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8098
from the Elizaphanites, Shemaiah the chief and 200 of his relatives;
David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar and the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab.
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