Bible Person

Shemariah

Meaning: God is my guard · Male · 1 cross reference

This Shemariah entry refers to the Benjamite supporter in 1 Chronicles 12:5, not to the men named in Ezra 10:32 and 10:41. He belongs to the coalition gathering around David before his reign is fully established. First appears in 1 Chr 12:5.1

AI summary: This Shemariah matters because his single cross reference places him among the fighters from Saul-linked territory who align themselves with David. The entry contributes to the broader picture of support for David growing across tribal and regional lines. Taken together, the material presents this Shemariah as a Benjaminite supporter in David's expanding coalition.1

Central Figure

Shemariah

Meaning: God is my guard

One who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chr.