Levite of the family of Merari
Shemer
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 6:46.
שֶׁ֫מֶרShemer
The name means “guardian; thorn.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Shemer Written by AI
Shemer was a Levite who belonged to the family of Merari, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 6:46. He is mentioned in the genealogy of Ethan, a prominent Levitical singer during the time of King David. Shemer is listed as the son of Mahli and the father of Bani, indicating his place within the lineage of Merari. The Merarites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, responsible for various duties in the tabernacle and, later, in the temple. However, no specific details are given about Shemer's role or contributions as a Levite.
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Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 6:46
the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.