Descendant of David through Jeconiah
Shecaniah
Named in 2 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 3:21.
שְׁכַנְיָהוּShecaniah
The name means “habitation of the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Shecaniah Written by AI
Shecaniah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3:21 to 22, was a descendant of King David through the line of Jeconiah (also known as Jehoiachin), who was one of the last kings of Judah before the Babylonian exile. Shecaniah is listed in the genealogy of David's descendants, which traces the royal lineage after the exile. He is identified as the son of Obadiah and the father of Shemaiah, Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat. The mention of Shecaniah and his sons in this genealogy highlights the continuation of the Davidic line even after the exile and the importance of maintaining family records. The text does not provide any further details about Shecaniah's life, his role within the community, or any specific achievements. However, his inclusion in the genealogy serves to emphasize the enduring significance of the Davidic covenant and the hope for the restoration of the Davidic kingdom, which would ultimately find its fulfillment in the coming of the Messiah.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Shecaniah, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
One intimate with Jehovah. (1.) A priest to whom the tenth lot came forth when David divided the priests (1 Chr. 24:11).
(2.) One of the priests who were set “to give to their brethren by courses” of the daily portion (2 Chr. 31:15).
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Shechani’ah, id. (1.) A priest whose sons are mentioned in 1 Chr. 3:21, 22.
(2.) Ezra 8:5.
(3.) Ezra 10:2-4.
(4.) The father of Shemaiah, who repaired the wall of Jerusalem (Neh. 3:29).
(5.) The father-in-law of Tobiah (Neh. 6:18).
(6.) A priest who returned from the Captivity with Zerubbabel (Neh. 12:3; marg., or Shebaniah).
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
- 1 Chronicles 3:21
The descendants of Hananiah: Pelatiah, Jeshaiah, and the sons of Rephaiah, of Arnan, of Obadiah, and of Shecaniah.
- 1 Chronicles 3:22
The six descendants of Shecaniah were Shemaiah and his sons: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.