People of the Bible

Shelemiah

The name Shelemiah means “God is my perfection; my happiness; my peace.” Shelemiah is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in Jeremiah 37:3.

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Who was Shelemiah?

Father of one of those who accused Jeremiah to Zedekiah (Jer. 37:3; 38:1).

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Shelemiah

  • Jeremiah 37:3

    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.

  • Jeremiah 38:1

    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,

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