The meaning of “מְשִׁלֵּמוֹת”
Understanding Mᵉshillêmôwth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
plural from שָׁלַם; reconciliations Meshillemoth. Compare מְשִׁלֵּמִית. - § Meshillemoth = "recompense" - Meshillemoth, ...
מְשִׁלֵּמוֹת
plural from שָׁלַם; reconciliations Meshillemoth. Compare מְשִׁלֵּמִית. - § Meshillemoth = "recompense" - Meshillemoth, an Israelite 1) an Ephraimite, one of the chiefs of the tribe in the reign of king Pekah of Israel 1a) also 'Meshillemith' 2) a priest, son of Immer 2a) also 'Meshillemith'
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Chronicles 28:12 | “Then certain of the heads of the children of Ephraim, Azariah the son of Johanan, Berechiah the son of Meshillemoth, and Jehizkiah the son of Shallum, and Amasa the son of Hadlai, stood up against them that came from the war,” Word: מְשִׁלֵּמוֹת (Mᵉshillêmôwth) | |
| Nehemiah 11:13 | “And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,” Word: מְשִׁלֵּמוֹת (Mᵉshillêmôwth) |