Shechaniah is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, associated with various individuals who played significant roles in the post-exilic period of Israel's history. The name Shechaniah means "Yahweh has dwelt" or "Yahweh has taken up residence," reflecting a theophoric element common in Hebrew names.

1. Shechaniah, the Son of Jehiel: One of the most notable mentions of Shechaniah is found in the Book of Ezra. Shechaniah, the son of Jehiel, was a leader among the Israelites who returned from the Babylonian exile. He is particularly recognized for his role in addressing the issue of intermarriage with foreign women, which was contrary to the Mosaic Law. In Ezra 10:2, Shechaniah approaches Ezra, acknowledging the people's unfaithfulness and proposing a covenant to put away the foreign wives: "Then Shecaniah son of Jehiel, one of the descendants of Elam, said to Ezra, 'We have been unfaithful to our God by marrying foreign women from the peoples around us. But in spite of this, there is still hope for Israel.'" This act of repentance and commitment to the Law was pivotal in the spiritual renewal of the community.

2. Shechaniah, the Father of Shemaiah: Another Shechaniah is mentioned in Nehemiah 3:29, where he is identified as the father of Shemaiah. Shemaiah was one of the priests who participated in the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem under Nehemiah's leadership. This Shechaniah's lineage highlights the involvement of priestly families in the restoration efforts of Jerusalem, emphasizing the importance of religious leadership in the physical and spiritual rebuilding of the city.

3. Shechaniah, a Descendant of David: In 1 Chronicles 3:21-22, Shechaniah is listed as a descendant of David, through the line of Zerubbabel. This genealogical record underscores the continuity of the Davidic line and the fulfillment of God's promises to David regarding his descendants. The mention of Shechaniah in this context serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy of David's house and its significance in the history of Israel.

4. Shechaniah, a Leader in the Time of Nehemiah: In Nehemiah 12:3, Shechaniah is listed among the leaders of the priests who returned with Zerubbabel and Jeshua. This Shechaniah's inclusion in the list of priestly leaders highlights the organized and communal effort in re-establishing the religious practices and temple services in Jerusalem after the exile.

The various individuals named Shechaniah in the Old Testament reflect the diverse roles played by leaders and families in the restoration and spiritual renewal of Israel during the post-exilic period. Their actions and commitments to the covenant with God illustrate the themes of repentance, leadership, and the fulfillment of divine promises that are central to the narrative of Israel's history.Shechaniah

(dweller with Jehovah).

1. The tenth in order of the priests who were appointed by lot in the reign of David. (1 Chronicles 24:11) (B.C. 1014.)
2. A priest in the reign of Hezekiah. (2 Chronicles 31:15) (B.C. 925.)

SHECANIAH; SHECHANIAH

shek-a-ni'-a, shekan'-ya (shekhanyah (in 1 Chronicles 24:11 2 Chronicles 31:15, shekhanyahu); Codex Vaticanus Ischania, Sekenia):

(1) A descendant of Zerubbabel (1 Chronicles 3:21, 22). This is the same Shecaniah mentioned in Ezra 8:3.

(2) "The sons of Shecaniah," so the Massoretic Text of Ezra 8:5 reads, were among those who returned with Ezra, but a name appears to have been lost from the text, and we should probably read "of the sons of Zattu, Shecaniah the son of Jahaziel" (compare 1 Esdras 8:32, "of the sons of Zathoes, Sechenias the son of Jezelus").

(3) Chief of the tenth course of priests (1 Chronicles 24:11).

(4) A priest in the reign of Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 31:15).

(5) A contemporary of Ezra who supported him in his opposition to foreign marriages (Ezra 10:2).

(6) The father of Shemaiah, "the keeper of the east gate" (Nehemiah 3:29).

(7) The father-in-law of Tobiah the Ammonite (Nehemiah 6:18).

(8) The eponym of a family which returned with Zerubbabel (Nehemiah 12:3). It is the same name which, by an interchange of "bh" and "kh", appears as Shebaniah (see SHEBANIAH, (2)) in Nehemiah 10:4, 12, 14.

Horace J. Wolf

7935. Shekanyah -- "Yah has taken up His abode," the name of ...
... Word Origin from shakan and Yah Definition "Yah has taken up His abode," the name
of several Isr. NASB Word Usage Shecaniah (10). Shecaniah, Shechaniah. ...
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A Spiritual Revival
... One of those present, Shechaniah by name, acknowledged as true all the
words spoken by Ezra. "We have trespassed against our God ...
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Heathen Plots
... For there were many in Judah sworn unto him, because he was the son-in-law of
Shechaniah." Here are seen the evil results of intermarriage with idolaters. ...
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Shechaniah (8 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia SHECANIAH; SHECHANIAH. shek ... Horace J. Wolf.
Multi-Version Concordance Shechaniah (8 Occurrences). 1 ...
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Jigeal (1 Occurrence)
... 1 Chronicles 3:22 And the sons of Shechaniah: Shemaiah; and the sons of Shemaiah:
Hattush, and Jigeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six. (DBY). ...
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Jesaiah (2 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 3:21 And the sons of Hananiah; Pelatiah, and Jesaiah: the sons of Rephaiah,
the sons of Arnan, the sons of Obadiah, the sons of Shechaniah. ...
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Jaha'ziel (6 Occurrences)
... Ezra 8:5 Of the sons of Shechaniah, the son of Jahaziel; and with him three hundred
males. (See RSV). Jahaziel, Jaha'ziel. Jahdai . Reference Bible.
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Igeal (1 Occurrence)
... 1 Chronicles 3:22 And the sons of Shechaniah; Shemaiah: and the sons of Shemaiah;
Hattush, and Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six. ...
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Faithfully (27 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 31:15 And by his hand 'are' Eden, and Miniamin, and Jeshua, and Shemaiah,
Amariah, and Shechaniah, in cities of the priests, faithfully to give to ...
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Pharosh (1 Occurrence)
... Ezra 8:3 Of the sons of Shechaniah, of the sons of Pharosh; Zechariah: and with
him were reckoned by genealogy of the males an hundred and fifty. (KJV WBS YLT). ...
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Shecani'ah (9 Occurrences)
... and fifty. (See RSV). Ezra 8:5 Of the sons of Shechaniah, the son of Jahaziel;
and with him three hundred males. (See RSV). Nehemiah ...
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Shecaniah's (1 Occurrence)

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Shecaniah (10 Occurrences)
... (6.) A priest who returned from the Captivity with Zerubbabel (Nehemiah 12:3; marg.,
or Shebaniah). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. SHECANIAH; SHECHANIAH. ...
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