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Shelemiah

Shelemiah was a name borne by several faithful servants in biblical history, including a gatekeeper in the temple, officials during Nehemiah's reforms, and men involved in significant events during Jeremiah's ministry.

Overview

The name Shelemiah appears multiple times in Scripture, referring to different individuals who served during crucial periods of Israel's history. These men held positions of responsibility, from temple service to administrative roles during the post-exilic restoration and the final days of Judah's kingdom.

Key Scriptures

"And Obed-edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sacar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peullethai the eighth; for God blessed him." (1 Chronicles 26:14, ESV)

"And Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah." (Ezra 10:39, ESV)

"And he repaired another section, Shelemiah the son of Berechiah, opposite his house." (Nehemiah 3:30, ESV)

Application

These faithful servants remind believers that God uses ordinary people in ordinary positions to accomplish His purposes in building and protecting His kingdom.

Scripture References 10
Full Topical Reference List 10 total — Nave's Topical Bible

1. A porter of the tabernacle

2. Name of two descendants of Bani who put away Gentile wives

3. Father of Hananiah

4. A priest made treasurer by Nehemiah

5. Son of Cushi

6. Son of Abdeel, commanded to seize Jeremiah

7. Father of Jehucal

8. Father of Irijah