Shecaniah

A man, in the time of Exile and Return · named in 2 verses

the name means Jah has dwelt Strong's Lexicon

Shecaniah, an Israelite who admitted to marrying a foreign wife during Ezra's time.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

One intimate with Jehovah. (1.) A priest to whom the tenth lot came forth when David divided the priests (1 Chr. 24:11). (2.) One of the priests who were set "to give to their brethren by courses" of the daily portion (2 Chr. 31:15).

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

Family

Parents Jehiel

Children Shemaiah

From STEPBible's TIPNR genealogy data. A relationship the data marks uncertain is not shown here.

First named at Ezra 10:2.

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Verses that name Shecaniah

Ezra 10:2 Then Shecaniah son of Jehiel, an Elamite, said to Ezra: “We have been unfaithful to our God by marrying foreign women from the people of the land, yet in spite of this, there is hope for Israel.
Nehemiah 3:29 Next to them, Zadok son of Immer made repairs opposite his house, and next to him, Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, the guard of the East Gate, made repairs.