Shemer
Who he was
Shemer was a Levite who belonged to the family of Merari, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 6:46. He is mentioned in the genealogy of Ethan, a prominent Levitical singer during the time of King David. Shemer is listed as the son of Mahli and the father of Bani, indicating his place within the lineage of Merari. The Merarites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, responsible for various duties in the tabernacle and, later, in the temple. However, no specific details are given about Shemer's role or contributions as a Levite.
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Family
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Every mention
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1 Chronicles 1 mention
What the dictionary says
(preserved), the owner of the hill on which the city of Samaria was built.
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
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- STEPBible TIPNR · Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References · CC BY 4.0 · github.com/STEPBible/STEPBible-Data
- Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (1869) · Public domain