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Shemer

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Shemer, a Levite of the family of Merari, an ancestor of Ethan the singer.

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Also known as Shamer

Shemer was a Levite who belonged to the family of Merari, as recorded in 1Ch.6.46. He is mentioned in the genealogy of Ethan, a prominent Levitical singer during the time of King David. Shemer is listed as the son of Mahli and the father of Bani, indicating his place within the lineage of Merari. The Merarites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, responsible for various duties in the tabernacle and, later, in the temple. However, no specific details are given about Shemer's role or contributions as a Levite.

Family

Father
Mahli
Children
Bani

Where Shemer appears

1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8106

1 Chronicles1

Names, family links and references: STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Short descriptions were drafted with AI assistance by STEPBible. Family links follow STEPBible’s scholarly decisions where genealogies are ambiguous.