Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shemariah, a son of King Rehoboam and Abihail, the daughter of Eliab.
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Also known as Shamariah
Shemariah was a son of King Rehoboam of Judah and his wife Abihail, the daughter of Eliab. According to 2Ch.11.19, Shemariah was born to Rehoboam along with his brothers Jeush and Zaham. Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, was the first king of the southern kingdom of Judah after the division of the united monarchy. The mention of Shemariah and his brothers highlights the royal lineage of Rehoboam and the continuation of the Davidic dynasty in Judah.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8114
She bore sons to him: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.
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