Bible Dictionary

Tanhumeth

The name Tanhumeth means “consolation; repentance”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Consolation, a Netophathite; one of the captains who supported Gedaliah (2 Kings 25:23; Jer. 40:8).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(consolation), the father of Seraiah in the time of Gedaliah. (2 Kings 25:23; Jeremiah 40:8) (B.C. before 582.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

tan-hu'-meth (tanchumeth): One of those who were left in Judah by Nebuchadnezzar under the governorship of Gedallah (2Ki 25:23; Jer 40:8).