Levite who led the people in prayer
Shebaniah
Named in 3 verses of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 9:4.
שְׁבַנְיָהוּShebaniah
The name means “the Lord that converts, or recalls from captivity.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Shebaniah Written by AI
Shebaniah, mentioned in Nehemiah 9:4 to 5 and Nehemiah 10:10, was a Levite who played a significant role in the religious reforms and spiritual renewal of the Israelites during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah. In Nehemiah 9, Shebaniah is listed among the Levites who stood on the platform and led the people in a prayer of confession and repentance. This prayer acknowledged God's faithfulness, recounted Israel's history, and sought God's mercy and forgiveness for the nation's sins. Shebaniah's involvement in this public prayer highlights his leadership role and his importance in guiding the people in their spiritual devotion. In Nehemiah 10, Shebaniah is also mentioned among the Levites who signed the covenant document, pledging to follow God's law and to support the temple service. This act of commitment demonstrates Shebaniah's dedication to the religious reforms and his willingness to take an active role in the spiritual life of the community.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Shebaniah, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Whom Jehovah hides, or has made grow up. (1.) A Levite appointed to blow the trumpet before the ark of God (1 Chr. 15:24).
(2.) Another Levite (Neh. 9:4, 5).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Nehemiah 9:4
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.
- Nehemiah 9:5
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.
- Nehemiah 10:10
and their associates: Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.