Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Sherebiah, a Levite who played a significant role in assisting Ezra and Nehemiah in their respective missions.
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Sherebiah was a prominent Levite who actively assisted Ezra and Nehemiah in their efforts to restore and rebuild the Jewish community after the Babylonian exile. In Ezr.8.18, he is mentioned as one of the Levites sent to Ezra by the chief men at Casiphia to serve in the house of God. Later, in Ezr.8.24, Sherebiah is listed among the twelve leaders of the priests entrusted with the task of safeguarding the offerings and vessels for the temple during the journey to Jerusalem.
In Neh.8.7, Sherebiah is named as one of the Levites who helped the people understand the Law as Ezra read it aloud. He, along with other Levites, explained the meaning of the Law to the people, ensuring their comprehension. Furthermore, in Neh.9.4-5, Sherebiah is mentioned among the Levites who led the people in confession and worship during the ceremony of repentance and covenant renewal.
These references highlight Sherebiah's significant role as a Levitical leader and his involvement in the religious and social restoration of the Jewish community after the exile. He contributed to the teaching of the Law, the proper handling of sacred offerings, and the spiritual guidance of the people.
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(heat of Jehovah) a Levite in the time of Ezra. (Ezra 8:18,24) (B.C. 459.) When Ezra read the law to the people, Sherebiah was among the Levites who assisted him. (Nehemiah 8:7) He signed the covenant with Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 10:12)
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5 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8274
And since the gracious hand of our God was upon us, they brought us Sherebiah—a man of insight from the descendants of Mahli son of Levi, the son of Israel—along with his sons and brothers, 18 men;
Then I set apart twelve of the leading priests, together with Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brothers,
The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places.
And the Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani—stood on the raised platform and cried out in a loud voice to the LORD their God.
Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.
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