Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Shemaiah, a Levite who made repairs to a section of Jerusalem's wall near his house.
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Shemaiah was a Levite who participated in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall under the leadership of Nehemiah. According to Neh.3.29, Shemaiah the son of Shecaniah (or 'Shechaniah'), the keeper of the East Gate, made repairs to a section of the wall next to his house. This was part of a larger effort to restore the walls and gates of Jerusalem, which had been damaged during the Babylonian conquest. Shemaiah's contribution, along with that of many others, helped to fortify the city and provide a sense of security for the Jewish community.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8098
Next to them, Zadok son of Immer made repairs opposite his house, and next to him, Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, the guard of the East Gate, made repairs.
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