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Shebaniah
the Lord that converts, or recalls from captivity
שְׁבַנְיָהוּ she.van.yah
Shebaniah (Hebrew: שְׁבַנְיָהוּ, she.van.yah) means “the Lord that converts, or recalls from captivity”, by traditional interpretation. Four men in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the Return period. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Amasai in 1 Chronicles 15.
Which Shebaniah?
Four men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 8 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 4 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Return
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 15:24 |
| Last appears | Nehemiah 12:14 |
| Cross-references | 118 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Sherebiah co-occurrence Appears with Sherebiah in Nehemiah 9.
- Eliezer co-occurrence Appears with Eliezer in 1 Chronicles 15.
- Pethahiah co-occurrence Appears with Pethahiah in Nehemiah 9.
- Bunni co-occurrence Appears with Bunni in Nehemiah 9.
- Hashabneiah co-occurrence Appears with Hashabneiah in Nehemiah 9.
- Chenani co-occurrence Appears with Chenani in Nehemiah 9.
- Nethanel co-occurrence Appears with Nethanel in 1 Chronicles 15.
- Joshaphat co-occurrence Appears with Joshaphat in 1 Chronicles 15.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.15.24
§ Shebaniah = "increased by Jehovah"
1) a Levite who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
2) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
3) a 2nd Levite who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
4) a priest appointed by David to blow with the trumpets before the ark of God
Shebaniah was one of the priests who blew trumpets before the ark of God when David brought it to Jerusalem.
The biblical story
Shebaniah, mentioned in 1Ch.15.24, was a priest who participated in the procession when King David brought the ark of God to Jerusalem. He was one of the seven priests chosen to blow trumpets before the ark as it was being transported. The blowing of trumpets was a significant part of the ceremonial procession, serving as a means of praise, celebration, and announcement of the ark's presence. Shebaniah's inclusion in this group of priests highlights his important role in the religious ceremonies and his status as a trusted priest in David's time. The text does not provide any further details about Shebaniah's life or his other responsibilities as a priest. However, his participation in this momentous event, which marked the establishment of Jerusalem as the religious and political center of Israel, underscores the significance of the priesthood in the nation's spiritual life.
Key verses
Shebaniah appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And Shebaniah, and Jehoshaphat, and Nethaneel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow with the trumpets before the ark of God: and Obed–edom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark.
1 Chronicles 15:24
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 15:24