Shecaniah שְׁכַנְיָהוּ
Father-in-law of Tobiah the Ammonite
Biography
Shecaniah is mentioned in Neh.6.18 as the father-in-law of Tobiah the Ammonite, who opposed Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Shecaniah's daughter was married to Tobiah, giving Tobiah a connection to some of the nobles of Judah. This family tie may have helped Tobiah gain influence to undermine Nehemiah's work.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 6:18
"For there were many in Judah sworn to him, because he was the son-in-law of Shecaniah the son of Arah; and his son Jehohanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah as wife."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׁכַנְיָהוּ | H7935M |