Shemaiah
Shemaiah, meaning “Jehovah hears,” is the name of several priests, Levites, and other Israelites. One notable Shemaiah was the prophet who restrained Rehoboam from fighting the northern tribes.
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Shemariah
Shemariah, meaning “whom Jehovah guards,” was the name of several Israelites, including a warrior who joined David and men who returned from exile or put away foreign wives.
Shemeber
Shemeber was the king of Zeboiim who joined other kings in resisting Chedorlaomer. He was defeated when the coalition was overcome and Lot was rescued by Abraham.
Shemer
Shemer was the owner of the hill purchased by Omri, where Samaria was built. The name is also borne by several men in the genealogies of Levi, Asher, and Benjamin.
Shemidaites, The
The Shemidaites were the descendants of Shemida, son of Gilead and a member of Manasseh.
Sheminith
Sheminith is a musical direction meaning “eighth” or “octave.” It appears in the titles of Psalms 6 and 12 and in connection with Levite musicians.
Shemiramoth
Shemiramoth was the name of a Levitical family or musician. Members of this group served in David’s temple music and helped teach the Law during Jehoshaphat’s reign.
Shemitic Languages
Shemitic, or Semitic, languages are the related languages traditionally associated with the descendants of Shem, including Hebrew, Aramaic, Arabic, Assyrian, and related tongues.
Shemuel
Shemuel was the name of a Simeonite appointed to assist in dividing the land and of a prince of Issachar. It is also a form of the name Samuel.
Shen
Shen, meaning “tooth” or “peak,” was a landmark between Mizpeh and another place where Samuel set up the Ebenezer stone. Its exact location is uncertain.
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