Sherebiah שֵׁרֵֽבְיָה
Levite who assisted Ezra and Nehemiah
Biography
Sherebiah was a prominent Levite who actively assisted Ezra and Nehemiah in their efforts to restore and rebuild the Jewish community after the Babylonian exile. In Ezr.8.18, he is mentioned as one of the Levites sent to Ezra by the chief men at Casiphia to serve in the house of God. Later, in Ezr.8.24, Sherebiah is listed among the twelve leaders of the priests entrusted with the task of safeguarding the offerings and vessels for the temple during the journey to Jerusalem.
In Neh.8.7, Sherebiah is named as one of the Levites who helped the people understand the Law as Ezra read it aloud. He, along with other Levites, explained the meaning of the Law to the people, ensuring their comprehension. Furthermore, in Neh.9.4-5, Sherebiah is mentioned among the Levites who led the people in confession and worship during the ceremony of repentance and covenant renewal.
These references highlight Sherebiah's significant role as a Levitical leader and his involvement in the religious and social restoration of the Jewish community after the exile. He contributed to the teaching of the Law, the proper handling of sacred offerings, and the spiritual guidance of the people.
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 2 with study contentEzra 2 verses Study available
- Ezra 8:18
"According to the good hand of our God on us they brought us a man of discretion, of the sons of Mahli, the son of Levi, the son of Israel; and Sherebiah, with his sons and his brothers, eighteen;"
Study Ezra → - Ezra 8:24
"Then I set apart twelve of the chiefs of the priests, even Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brothers with them,"
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Nehemiah 3 verses Study available
- Nehemiah 8:7
"Also Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law; and the people stayed in their place."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 9:4
"Then Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani of the Levites stood up on the stairs, and cried with a loud voice to Yahweh their God."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 9:5
"Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, “Stand up and bless Yahweh your God from everlasting to everlasting! Blessed be your glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise!"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שֵׁרֵֽבְיָה | H8274G |
Sherebiah
ref>; the Septuagint omits), and had charge, along with eleven others, of the silver and gold and vessels for the Temple (Ezr 8:24, Codex Vaticanus and Codex Alexandrinus Saraia, Lucian, Sarabias). He aided in the exposition of the Law (Ne 8:7), was among those who made public confession (Ne 9:4) and sealed the covenant (Ne 10:12 (13)). His name also appears in Ne 12:8,24. In every passage listed above except 10:12 (13), Codex Vaticanus and Codex Alexandrinus read Sarabia, Lucian, Sarabias. In 1 Esdras 8:47 the name appears as "Asebebia," the Revised Version (British and American) "Asebebias"; in 1 Esdras 8:54, "Esebrias," the Revised Version (British and American) "Eserebias," and 1 Esdras 9:48, "Sarabias." Many of the companion-names on the lists are plainly ethnic (Cheyne).
Horace J. Wolf