Topical Encyclopedia
Shelomith is a name found in the Hebrew Bible, associated with several individuals, both male and female, within the Israelite community. The name Shelomith is derived from the Hebrew root "shalom," meaning peace or completeness. This entry explores the various occurrences of the name Shelomith in the Scriptures, highlighting their roles and significance within the biblical narrative.
1.
Shelomith, Daughter of Dibri One of the most notable mentions of Shelomith is found in
Leviticus 24:10-11. Shelomith is identified as the daughter of Dibri, from the tribe of Dan. Her son, whose name is not recorded, was involved in a significant incident where he blasphemed the Name of the LORD. The text states: "Now the son of an Israelite mother and an Egyptian father went out among the Israelites, and a fight broke out in the camp between him and an Israelite. The son of the Israelite woman blasphemed the Name with a curse; so they brought him to Moses. (His mother’s name was Shelomith, the daughter of Dibri, of the tribe of Dan.)" (
Leviticus 24:10-11). This incident led to the establishment of laws regarding blasphemy, emphasizing the sanctity of God's name and the seriousness of maintaining reverence within the community.
2.
Shelomith, Descendant of David Another individual named Shelomith is mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Judah. In
1 Chronicles 3:19, Shelomith is listed as a descendant of Zerubbabel, a leader who played a crucial role in the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon and the rebuilding of the temple. The passage reads: "The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The sons of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah, and Shelomith was their sister" (
1 Chronicles 3:19). This Shelomith is noted as a sister, indicating her inclusion in the royal lineage and the continuation of Davidic heritage.
3.
Shelomith, Son of Shimei In the Levitical genealogies, Shelomith is also mentioned as a male descendant of Gershon, the son of Levi. In
1 Chronicles 23:9, Shelomith is listed among the sons of Shimei, who were part of the Levitical families responsible for the service of the tabernacle: "The sons of Shimei: Shelomith, Haziel, and Haran—three in all. These were the heads of the families of Ladan" (
1 Chronicles 23:9). This Shelomith was part of the Levitical order, contributing to the religious and ceremonial life of Israel.
4.
Shelomith, Overseer of Treasuries Another Shelomith is mentioned in
1 Chronicles 26:25-26, where he is identified as a Levite responsible for overseeing the treasuries of the house of God. The passage states: "His relatives through Eliezer: Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son. Shelomith and his relatives were in charge of all the treasuries for the things dedicated by King David, by the heads of families who were the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and by the army commanders" (
1 Chronicles 26:25-26). This role highlights the trust and responsibility placed upon Shelomith in managing the resources dedicated to the service of the LORD.
The various individuals named Shelomith in the Bible reflect the diverse roles and responsibilities within the Israelite community, from maintaining the sanctity of God's name to managing the resources of the temple. Each occurrence of the name Shelomith underscores the importance of faithfulness and dedication to God's covenant and the community's spiritual life.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Shelomith(peaceful).
- The daughter of Dibri, of the tribe of Dan. (Leviticus 24:11)
- The daughter of Zerubbabel. (1 Chronicles 3:19) (B.C. after 536.)
- Chief of the Izharites. (1 Chronicles 23:18)
- A descendant of Eliezer the son of Moses, in the reign of David. (1 Chronicles 26:25,26,28) (B.C. 1013.)
- A Gershonite. (1 Chronicles 23:9)
- One whose sons returned from Babylon with Ezra. (Ezra 8:10)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
SHELOMITHshe-lo'-mith, shel'-o-mith (shelomith; inEzra 8:10, shelomith):
(1) The mother of the man who was stoned for blasphemy (Leviticus 24:11) (BAF, Salomeith, Lucian, Salmith).
(2) Daughter of Zerubbabel (1 Chronicles 3:19) (Codex Vaticanus Salomethei; Codex Alexandrinus Salomethi, Lucian, Salomith).
(3) One of the "sons of Izhar" (1 Chronicles 23:18) (Codex Vaticanus Salomoth; Codex Alexandrinus Saloumoth, Lucian, Salomith), called "Shelomoth" in 24:22.
(4) The name of a family whose representatives returned with Ezra (Ezra 8:10) (Codex Vaticanus Saleimouth; Lucian, Salimoth). The Massoretic Text here should read, "and the sons of Bani; Shelomith, son of Josiphiah"; and in 1 Esdras 8:36, "of the sons of Banias, Salimoth, son of Josaphias."
Horace J. Wolf
Strong's Hebrew
8019a.Shelomith -- the name of several IsraelitesShelomith or
Shelomith. 8019, 8019a.
Shelomith or
Shelomith. 8019b .
the name of several Israelites. Transliteration:
Shelomith...8019b.Shelomith -- the name of two Israelite women
... 8019a, 8019b.Shelomith. 8020 . the name of two Israelite women. Transliteration:
Shelomith Short Definition:Shelomith.... women NASB Word UsageShelomith (2)...
8013. Shelomoth --Shelomith, Shelomoth
... Shelomoth. 8014 .Shelomith, Shelomoth. Transliteration: Shelomoth Phonetic Spelling:
(shel-o-moth') Short Definition: Shelomoth....Shelomith, Shelomoth....
8019. Shlomiyth -- the name of several Israelites
... Shlomiyth. 8019a . the name of several Israelites. Transliteration: Shlomiyth
Phonetic Spelling: (shel-o-meeth') Short Definition:Shelomith.Shelomith...
Library
Authorship of the Pentateuch.
... are woven into them"the matter of the golden calf, Exodus, ch.32, the death of Nadab
and Abihu, Leviticus, ch.10, the blasphemy ofShelomith's son, Leviticus...
Thesaurus
Shelomith (9 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia
SHELOMITH. she-lo'-mith, shel'-o-mith
(
shelomith; in Ezra 8:10,
shelomith): (1) The mother of the
...Shelo'mith (5 Occurrences)
Shelo'mith.Shelomith, Shelo'mith. Shelomoth .... And his mother's name was
Shelomith, the daughter of Dibri, of the tribe of Dan. (See RSV)....
Josiphiah (1 Occurrence)
...Shelomith the son of Josiphiah." With the help of Septuagint A and 1 Esdras 8:36,
the name "Bani" (which is the same in the unpointed text as "the sons of" and...
Shelo'moth (5 Occurrences)
... Shelo'moth (5 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 23:9 The sons of Shimei:Shelomith, and
Haziel, and Haran, three. These were the heads of the fathers' houses of Ladan....
Shelomoth (5 Occurrences)
... shel'-o-moth, -moth (shelomoth): (1) An Izharite (1 Chronicles 24:22, Codex Vaticanus
and Codex Alexandrinus Salomoth; Lucian, Salomith = "Shelomith" of 1...
Dibri (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia DIBRI. dib'-ri (dibhri, "eloquent" (?))
A Danite, whose daughterShelomith married an Egyptian....
Zerubbabel (25 Occurrences)
... According to 1 Chronicles 3:19, he had one daughter,Shelomith, and seven sons,
Meshullam, Hananiah, Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah and Jushab-hesed....
Shim'ei (40 Occurrences)
... Zerubbabel, and Shimei. And the sons of Zerubbabel: Meshullam, and Hananiah;
andShelomith was their sister; (See RSV). 1 Chronicles...
Sanctified (105 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 26:26 ThisShelomith and his brethren 'are' over all the treasures
of the holy things, that David the king, and heads of the fathers, even heads...
Zicri (11 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 26:25 And his brethren by Eliezer: Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his
son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, andShelomith his son. (See NIV)....
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