Person Old Testament
Shebaniah
Shebaniah was one of the priests who blew trumpets before the ark of God when David brought it to Jerusalem. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 15:24.
Why it matters. Priest who blew trumpets before the ark
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- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Shebaniah
Shebaniah, mentioned in 1Ch.15.24, was a priest who participated in the procession when King David brought the ark of God to Jerusalem. He was one of the seven priests chosen to blow trumpets before the ark as it was being transported. The blowing of trumpets was a significant part of the ceremonial procession, serving as a means of praise, celebration, and announcement of the ark's presence. Shebaniah's inclusion in this group of priests highlights his important role in the religious ceremonies and his status as a trusted priest in David's time. The text does not provide any further details about Shebaniah's life or his other responsibilities as a priest. However, his participation in this momentous event, which marked the establishment of Jerusalem as the religious and political center of Israel, underscores the significance of the priesthood in the nation's spiritual life.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
1 Chronicles (1 verse)