Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shemiramoth, a Levite sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the Book of the Law in Judah.
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Also known as Shemirimoth
Shemiramoth was a Levite who lived during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. According to 2Ch.17.8, he was among the Levites sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the Book of the Law in the cities of Judah. This educational mission was part of Jehoshaphat's reforms to strengthen the spiritual foundation of his kingdom. Shemiramoth, along with other Levites and officials, traveled throughout Judah, instructing the people in the Law of the Lord. This initiative highlighted the importance of religious education and the role of the Levites in preserving and transmitting the knowledge of God's commandments.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8070
accompanied by certain Levites—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah—along with the priests Elishama and Jehoram.
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