Atomic Bible

Levite who sealed the covenant and led worship

Sherebiah

Named in 3 verses of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 10:12.

שֵׁרֵֽבְיָהSherebiah

The name means “singing with the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

About Sherebiah Written by AI

Sherebiah was a Levite who played a significant role during the time of Nehemiah. In Nehemiah 10:12, he is listed among the Levites who sealed the covenant, pledging to follow the Law of God. This covenant was a solemn commitment made by the people to obey God's commandments and maintain their identity as a holy nation. In Nehemiah 12:8, Sherebiah is mentioned as one of the Levites who led the thanksgiving psalms during the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. He, along with other Levites, was involved in the joyous celebration and worship that accompanied this significant event in the restoration of Jerusalem. Furthermore, in Nehemiah 12:24, Sherebiah is named as one of the heads of the Levites, along with Hashabiah, who was responsible for leading the songs of thanksgiving and praise. This leadership role indicates Sherebiah's importance in the Levitical order and his contribution to the worship practices of the community.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

This entry is on the name Sherebiah, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.

Flame of the Lord, a priest whose name is prominent in connection with the work carried on by Ezra and Nehemiah at Jerusalem (Ezra 8:17, 18, 24-30; Neh. 8:7; 9:4, 5; 10:12).

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. Nehemiah 10:12

    Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,

  2. Nehemiah 12:8

    The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving.

  3. Nehemiah 12:24

    The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.