Shelemiah
Shelemiah, the grandfather of Jehudi, who read Jeremiah's scroll to the officials.
The name Shelemiah means “God is my perfection; my happiness; my peace”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jeremiah 36:14; only referred to as Shelemiah (שֶׁלֶמְיָהוּ); a son of Cushi; father of Nethaniah.
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Alternative names
- שֶׁלֶמְיָהוּShelemiah
Mentions
- Then all the officials sent word to Baruch through Jehudi son of Nethaniah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Cushi, saying, “Bring the scroll that you read in the hearing of the people, and come here.” So Baruch son of Neriah took the scroll and went to them.