Overview
The Bible addresses shelemiah across 10 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Jeremiah, Ezra and Nehemiah. Closely related themes include Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God, Ammonites, Amorites and Jebusites. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jeremiah, Baruch and Zedekiah.
Key Bible verses about shelemiah
Old Testament
Nehemiah
After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, another piece. After him repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber.
And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute unto their brethren. treasuries: or, storehouses next: Heb. at their hand their office: Heb. it was upon them
Jeremiah
Therefore all the princes sent Jehudi the son of Nethaniah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Cushi, unto Baruch, saying, Take in thine hand the roll wherein thou hast read in the ears of the people, and come. So Baruch the son of Neriah took the roll in his hand, and came unto them.
But the king commanded Jerahmeel the son of Hammelech, and Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet: but the LORD hid them. of Hammelech: or, of the king
And Zedekiah the king sent Jehucal the son of Shelemiah and Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest to the prophet Jeremiah, saying, Pray now unto the LORD our God for us.
And when he was in the gate of Benjamin, a captain of the ward was there, whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah; and he took Jeremiah the prophet, saying, Thou fallest away to the Chaldeans.
Then Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashur, and Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashur the son of Malchiah, heard the words that Jeremiah had spoken unto all the people, saying,
People in the Bible and shelemiah
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying shelemiah for yourself
- Begin with 1 Chronicles 26:14, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Jeremiah, Ezra and Nehemiah each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Jeremiah, Baruch and Zedekiah and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God, Ammonites, Amorites and Jebusites.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about shelemiah?
The Bible addresses shelemiah across 10 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Jeremiah, Ezra and Nehemiah. Closely related themes include Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God, Ammonites, Amorites and Jebusites. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jeremiah, Baruch and Zedekiah.
How many Bible verses are about shelemiah?
The Bible references shelemiah in 10 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention shelemiah?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Chronicles 26:14: “And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward. Shelemiah: also called Meshelemiah, ver.I.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with shelemiah?
Jeremiah, Baruch and Zedekiah.
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