Bible Dictionary
Shebaniah
Shebaniah is the name of several Levites and priests associated with David’s worship, the reading of the Law, and the covenant renewed after the exile.
Definition
Shebaniah, meaning “increased by Jehovah” or “whom Jehovah hides,” was the name of several Levites and priests.
Biblical Usage
Bearers of the name served in David’s temple worship, participated in religious rites following the reading of the Law, and sealed the covenant after the exile. One was appointed to blow the trumpet before the ark.
Historical Background
The name occurs in records connected with David’s worship and the post-exilic community.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Whom Jehovah hides, or has made grow up. (1.) A Levite appointed to blow the trumpet before the ark of God (1 Chr. 15:24). (2.) Another Levite (Neh. 9:4, 5). (3.) A priest (Neh. 10:12). (4.) A Levite (Neh. 10:4).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(increased by Jehovah).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>sheb-a-ni'-a, she-ban'-ya (shebhanyah, in 1Ch 15:24, shebhanyahu):</p><p>(1) Name of a Levite or a Levitical family that participated in the religious rites that followed the reading of the Law (Ne 9:4). The name is given in Ne 10:10 among those that sealed the covenant.</p><p>(2) A priest or Levite who took part in the sealing of the covenant (Ne 10:4; 12:14).</p><p>See SHECANIAH.</p><p>(3) Another Levite who sealed the covenant (Ne 10:12).</p><p>(4) A priest in the time of David (1Ch 15:24).</p>