Jump to: Hitchcock's • Smith's • ISBE • Easton's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia Shelemiah is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, primarily within the context of the priestly and Levitical genealogies and narratives. The name Shelemiah, which can be translated as "Yahweh has repaid" or "Yahweh is peace," appears in several instances, each referring to different individuals. Below are the notable mentions of Shelemiah in the Scriptures:1. Shelemiah, the Father of Jehucal: In the book of Jeremiah, Shelemiah is identified as the father of Jehucal (also called Jucal), an official in the court of King Zedekiah of Judah. Jehucal is noted for being sent by King Zedekiah to the prophet Jeremiah to inquire of the LORD during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem. This Shelemiah is mentioned in Jeremiah 37:3: "King Zedekiah sent Jehucal son of Shelemiah and the priest Zephaniah son of Maaseiah to Jeremiah the prophet with this message: 'Please pray to the LORD our God for us.'" 2. Shelemiah, the Gatekeeper: Another Shelemiah is mentioned in the context of the temple gatekeepers during the time of Nehemiah. In Nehemiah 13:13, Shelemiah is appointed as a treasurer over the storehouses, along with others, to ensure the proper distribution of offerings and tithes. The passage reads: "I appointed as treasurers over the storehouses Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, with Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their brothers." 3. Shelemiah, the Priest: In 1 Chronicles 26:14, Shelemiah is mentioned as a priest who was assigned to the east gate of the temple. This reference is part of the genealogical records and duties of the Levitical families: "The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then they cast lots for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him." 4. Shelemiah, the Father of Hananiah: In 1 Chronicles 26:3, Shelemiah is listed as the father of Hananiah, one of the sons of Meshelemiah, who served as gatekeepers in the house of the LORD. This reference highlights the hereditary nature of the Levitical duties: "Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh." The various mentions of Shelemiah across different contexts in the Old Testament illustrate the commonality of the name and its association with priestly and Levitical roles. These individuals named Shelemiah played significant roles in the religious and administrative life of Israel, particularly in maintaining the sanctity and order of temple worship and service. Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary ShelemiahGod is my perfection; my happiness; my peace Smith's Bible Dictionary Shelemiah(repaid by Jehovah).
Easton's Bible Dictionary Whom Jehovah repays. (1.) Ezra 10:39. (2.) The father of Hananiah (Nehemiah 3:30). (3.) A priest in the time of Nehemiah (13:13). (4.) Father of one of those who accused Jeremiah to Zedekiah (Jeremiah 37:3; 38:1). (5.) Father of a captain of the ward (Jeremiah 37:13). (6.) Jeremiah 36:14. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia SHELEMIAHshel-e-mi'-a, she-lem'-ya (shelemyah; Codex Vaticanus Selemia, Codex Alexandrinus (Selemias): Strong's Hebrew 8018. Shelemyah -- "friend of Yah," the name of several Israelites... "friend of Yah," the name of several Israelites. Transliteration: Shelemyah or shelemyahu Phonetic Spelling: (shel-em-yaw') Short Definition: Shelemiah. ... /hebrew/8018.htm - 6k Library The World's Wages to a Prophet The Writing of an Ancient Book Thesaurus Shelemiah (10 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. SHELEMIAH. ... Multi-Version Concordance Shelemiah (10 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 26:14 The lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. ... /s/shelemiah.htm - 12k Shelemi'ah (10 Occurrences) Jehucal (2 Occurrences) Abdeel (1 Occurrence) Meshelemiah (4 Occurrences) Sanballat (10 Occurrences) Hanani'ah (28 Occurrences) Hananiah (28 Occurrences) Scribe (55 Occurrences) Quarters (17 Occurrences) Resources Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible ThesuarusConcordance Shelemiah (10 Occurrences)1 Chronicles 26:14 Ezra 10:39 Ezra 10:41 Nehemiah 3:30 Nehemiah 13:13 Jeremiah 36:14 Jeremiah 36:26 Jeremiah 37:3 Jeremiah 37:13 Jeremiah 38:1 Subtopics Shelemiah: A Porter of the Tabernacle Shelemiah: A Priest Made Treasurer by Nehemiah Shelemiah: Name of Two Descendants of Bani Who Put Away (Divorced) Gentile Wives Shelemiah: Son of Abdeel, Commanded to Seize Jeremiah Related Terms |