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Shemaiah, a Levite gatekeeper, son of Obed-Edom, during David's reign.
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Shemaiah was a Levite who served as a gatekeeper during the reign of King David. He is mentioned in 1Ch.26.4,6-7 as one of the sons of Obed-Edom, a Gittite who was blessed by God for housing the ark of the covenant (2Sa.6.11). Shemaiah had brothers who were able men with strength for the service, totaling 62 from the family of Obed-Edom (1Ch.26.8). Among Shemaiah's sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad, along with their brothers Elihu and Semachiah, who are described as able men. As gatekeepers, Shemaiah and his family would have been responsible for guarding the entrances to the temple and maintaining order within its precincts.
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3 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8098
And Obed-edom also had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sachar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth,
Also to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled over their families because they were strong, capable men.
Shemaiahʼs sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; his brothers were Elihu and Semachiah, also capable men.
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