Shemaiah, also called Shammua, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:16, was a man of the tribe of Levi living during the time of exile and return, the son of Galal and the father of Obadiah.
About Shemaiah (1 Chronicles 9:16)
6. Son of Galal and the father of Obadiah, a Levite who returned to Jerusalem following the Babylonian captivity (1 Chr 9:16); called Shammua in Nehemiah 11:17.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Galal (1 Chronicles 9:16)
- Child
- Obadiah (1 Chronicles 9:16)
Key References
Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.
Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.
All Scripture References (2)
1 Chronicles (1)
Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.
Nehemiah (1)
Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.