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Sherebiah
singing with the Lord
שֵׁרֵֽבְיָה she.re.ve.yah
Sherebiah (Hebrew: שֵׁרֵֽבְיָה, she.re.ve.yah) means “singing with the Lord”, by traditional interpretation. Two men in scripture bear the name; the best attested is a Levite. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Akkub in Nehemiah 8.
Which Sherebiah?
Two men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Sherebiah
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Sherebiah
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 8 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 2 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 | Ezra 8:18 |
| Last appears | Nehemiah 12:24 |
| Cross-references | 209 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Bani co-occurrence Appears with Bani in Nehemiah 9.
- Hodiah co-occurrence Appears with Hodiah in Nehemiah 8.
- Kadmiel co-occurrence Appears with Kadmiel in Nehemiah 9.
- Jeshua co-occurrence Appears with Jeshua in Nehemiah 9.
- Shebaniah co-occurrence Appears with Shebaniah in Nehemiah 9.
- Azariah co-occurrence Appears with Azariah in Nehemiah 8.
- Akkub co-occurrence Appears with Akkub in Nehemiah 8.
- Isaiah root Shares the element -yah, “Yahweh”.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.8.18
§ Sherebiah = "Jehovah has scorched"
a Levite who assisted Ezra at the reading of the Law and who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
Sherebiah, a Levite who played a significant role in assisting Ezra and Nehemiah in their respective missions.
The biblical story
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.
Key verses
Sherebiah appears in 5 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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And by the good hand of our God upon us they brought us a man of understanding, of the sons of Mahli, the son of Levi, the son of Israel; and Sherebiah, with his sons and his brethren, eighteen;
Ezra 8:18 -
Then I separated twelve of the chief of the priests, Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brethren with them,
Ezra 8:24 -
Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law: and the people stood in their place.
Nehemiah 8:7 -
Then stood up upon the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani, and cried with a loud voice unto the Lord their God.
Nehemiah 9:4 -
Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the Lord your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.
Nehemiah 9:5
Show all 5 references
Ezra (2)
- Ezra 8:18
- Ezra 8:24
Nehemiah (3)
- Nehemiah 8:7
- Nehemiah 9:4
- Nehemiah 9:5