Shemiramoth שְׁמִירָמוֹת

Male H8070H 1 book

Levite who taught the Law

Biography

Shemiramoth was a Levite who lived during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. According to 2Ch.17.8, he was among the Levites sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the Book of the Law in the cities of Judah. This educational mission was part of Jehoshaphat's reforms to strengthen the spiritual foundation of his kingdom. Shemiramoth, along with other Levites and officials, traveled throughout Judah, instructing the people in the Law of the Lord. This initiative highlighted the importance of religious education and the role of the Levites in preserving and transmitting the knowledge of God's commandments.

In Scripture

1 biblical book

2 Chronicles 1 verse

2 Chronicles 17:8

"and with them the Levites, even Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, the Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, the priests."

Names & Aliases

Form	Language	Script	Strong's
Named	Hebrew	שְׁמִירָמוֹת	H8070H