Bible Dictionary
Shelemiah
Shelemiah is the name of several Israelites, including priests, Levites, and fathers of officials in Ezra, Nehemiah, and Jeremiah. The name means that Jehovah repays or recompenses.
Biblical Usage
Bearers of the name appear among those who married foreign wives, repaired Jerusalem’s wall, distributed Levitical tithes, and were connected with officials in the reign of Zedekiah and the ministry of Jeremiah.
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