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Shemaiah, a Levite who led the singing during the dedication of Jerusalem's wall.
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Shemaiah was a Levite who played a leadership role in the musical aspects of the dedication of Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah. In Neh.12.42, Shemaiah is listed among the Levites who led the singing, along with Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. These Levites sang loudly under the direction of Jezrahiah. Shemaiah's involvement in leading the singing highlights the importance of music and praise in the celebration and dedication of the restored wall of Jerusalem.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8098
and also Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. Then the choirs sang out under the direction of Jezrahiah.
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