Shelemiah שֶׁלֶמְיָהוּ
Grandfather of Jehudi, who read Jeremiah's scroll
Biography
Shelemiah was the father of Nethaniah who was father of Jehudi, a man mentioned in Jer.36.14. When Jeremiah's scribe Baruch read the prophet's scroll in the temple, the officials sent Jehudi to retrieve the scroll. Jehudi then read the scroll to the officials in the chamber of Elishama the scribe. Shelemiah's role is limited to being identified as Jehudi's father, and no other details are given about his life.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentJeremiah 1 verse Study available
- Jeremiah 36:14
"Therefore all the princes sent Jehudi the son of Nethaniah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Cushi, to Baruch, saying, “Take in your hand the scroll in which you have read in the ears of the people, and come.” So Baruch the son of Neriah took the scroll in his hand, and came to..."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שֶׁלֶמְיָהוּ | H8018K |