Nehelamites נֶחֱלָמִי
Hometown of the false prophet Shemaiah
Biography
Nehelam is mentioned in the book of Jeremiah as the hometown of Shemaiah, a false prophet living among the exiles in Babylon (Jer.29.24,31-32). Shemaiah sent letters to the people and priests in Jerusalem, urging them to oppose the prophet Jeremiah. He falsely prophesied of a quick return from exile. Jeremiah pronounced judgment on Shemaiah, declaring that he would have no descendants and would not see the good that God would do for His people. The exact location of Nehelam is unknown, but it was likely a village in Babylonia where some of the Jewish exiles settled.
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentJeremiah 3 verses Study available
- Jeremiah 29:24
"Concerning Shemaiah the Nehelamite you shall speak, saying,"
Study Jeremiah → - Jeremiah 29:31
"“Send to all of the captives, saying, ‘Yahweh says concerning Shemaiah the Nehelamite: “Because Shemaiah has prophesied to you, and I didn’t send him, and he has caused you to trust in a lie;”"
Study Jeremiah → - Jeremiah 29:32
"therefore Yahweh says, “Behold, I will punish Shemaiah the Nehelamite and his offspring. He will not have a man to dwell among this people. He won’t see the good that I will do to my people,” says Yahweh, “because he has spoken rebellion against Yahweh.” ’ ”"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Hebrew | נֶחֱלָמִי | H5161 |