Shelemiah שֶׁלֶמְיָהוּ
Levite who repaired part of Jerusalem's wall
Biography
Shelemiah was a Levite who participated in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem under Nehemiah's leadership. According to Neh.3.30, he repaired a second section of the wall, but the exact location is not specified. His work was part of the collective effort to restore Jerusalem's defenses after the Babylonian exile.
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In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 3:30
"After him, Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, repaired another portion. After him, Meshullam the son of Berechiah made repairs across from his room."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שֶׁלֶמְיָהוּ | H8018I |