Shemaiah
the name means Jah has heard Strong's Lexicon
Shemaiah, a priest who played an instrument during the dedication of Jerusalem's wall.
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
Whom Jehovah heard. (1.) A prophet in the reign of Rehoboam (1 Kings 12:22-24).
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
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Jonathan
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First named at Nehemiah 12:36.
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Verses that name Shemaiah
- Nehemiah 12:36 and his associates—Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, and Hanani—with the musical instruments prescribed by David the man of God. Ezra the scribe led the procession.