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Shebaniah

A man, in the time of Exile and Return · named in 3 verses

the name means Jah has grown (i.e. prospered) Strong's Lexicon

Shebaniah, a Levite, was one of the leaders who guided the people in prayer and confession during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah.

From 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).

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

First named at Nehemiah 9:4.

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