Bible Dictionary

Shalmai

The name Shalmai means “my garment”.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(my thanks). The children of Shalmai were among the Nethinim who returned with Zerubbabel. (Ezra 2:46; Nehemiah 7:48) In Nehemiah SALMAI. (B.C. 536.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

shal'-mi, shal'-ma-i: the King James Version form in Ezr 2:46 for "Shamlai"; Ne 7:48 "Salmai" (which see).