Lexical Summary Shealtiel: Shealtiel Original Word: שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shealtiel (Aramaic) corresponding to Sh'altiy'el -- Shealtiel. see HEBREW Sh'altiy'el NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to Shealtiel Definition "I have asked of God," an Isr. name NASB Translation Shealtiel (1). Topical Lexicon Name in Biblical Context Shealtiel, rendered with the fuller spelling שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל (Strong’s H7598), appears once in the Hebrew text at Ezra 5:2. The variant without the א (Strong’s H7597) is more common, but both forms reference the same individual. Historical Setting Shealtiel lived in the sixth century BC, during the Persian period following Judah’s exile. He is introduced in post-exilic literature as a leading member of the royal family when the first returnees came back under Cyrus the Great’s decree (Ezra 1:1–4). Usage in Scripture Ezra 5:2: “So Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak began to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem, and the prophets of God were with them, supporting them.” The verse places Shealtiel in a paternal role only; his son Zerubbabel is the public leader. Elsewhere (Haggai 1:1; Zechariah 4:6; Matthew 1:12; Luke 3:27) the shorter spelling occurs, always to anchor Zerubbabel in the Davidic line. Genealogical Significance 1 Chronicles 3:17–19 lists Jeconiah → Shealtiel → Zerubbabel, preserving the legal line from King David through the exiled king Jeconiah. The New Testament traces the Messianic ancestry of Jesus Christ through Shealtiel in both royal (Matthew 1) and natural (Luke 3) registers, affirming God’s covenant faithfulness despite the judgment of exile. Role in the Second Temple Work Although Zerubbabel receives the active leadership mantle, the patronymic “son of Shealtiel” establishes the legitimacy of the rebuilding effort. By carrying a Davidic name into the restored community, Shealtiel’s house embodies the hope expressed by the prophets: “The glory of this latter house will be greater than the former” (Haggai 2:9). Prophetic and Theological Importance 1. Continuity of the Davidic promise: Despite the apparent disqualification of Jeconiah (Jeremiah 22:30), the line continues through Shealtiel, demonstrating that God’s oath to David remains intact. Ministry Implications • Biblical leadership draws strength not only from personal charisma but from covenantal anchoring. Summary Shealtiel (Strong’s H7598) surfaces only once under this spelling, yet his significance permeates Scripture. As the link between the cursed throne of Jeconiah and the post-exilic hope embodied in Zerubbabel—and ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ—Shealtiel proves that the promises of God are irrevocable, His providence meticulous, and His redemption certain. Forms and Transliterations שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל֙ שאלתיאלLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 5:2 HEB: זְרֻבָּבֶ֤ל בַּר־ שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל֙ וְיֵשׁ֣וּעַ בַּר־ NAS: the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua KJV: the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua INT: Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son 1 Occurrence |
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