Bible Topics for Kids
SHEMAIAH, 1. A prophet in the time of Rehoboam
1 Kings 12:22-24
22. But the word of God came to SHEMAIAH the man of God, saying,
23. "Speak to Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and to the rest of the people, saying,
24. 'The LORD says, "You shall not go up or fight against your brothers, the children of Israel. Everyone return to his house; for this thing is from me."'" So they listened to The LORD's word, and returned and went their way, according to The LORD's word.
2 Chronicles 11:2-4
2. But The LORD's word came to SHEMAIAH the man of God, saying,
3. "Speak to Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying,
4. 'The LORD says, "You shall not go up, nor fight against your brothers! Every man return to his house; for this thing is of me."'" So they listened to The LORD's words, and returned from going against Jeroboam.