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What Does the Bible Say About Shelemiah?

10 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Shelemiah in the Bible

Discover 10 Bible verses about shelemiah. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on shelemiah, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Top 10 Verses About Shelemiah

  1. 1
    1 Chronicles 26:14
    And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward. Shelemiah: also called Meshelemiah, ver.I.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Ezra 10:39
    And Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah,
    KJV
  3. 3
    Ezra 10:41
    Azareel, and Shelemiah, Shemariah,
    KJV
  4. 4
    Nehemiah 3:30
    After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, another piece. After him repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Nehemiah 13:13
    And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute unto their brethren. treasuries: or, storehouses next: Heb. at their hand their office: Heb. it was upon them
    KJV
  6. 6
    Jeremiah 36:14
    Therefore all the princes sent Jehudi the son of Nethaniah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Cushi, unto Baruch, saying, Take in thine hand the roll wherein thou hast read in the ears of the people, and come. So Baruch the son of Neriah took the roll in his hand, and came unto them.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Jeremiah 36:26
    But the king commanded Jerahmeel the son of Hammelech, and Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet: but the LORD hid them. of Hammelech: or, of the king
    KJV
  8. 8
    Jeremiah 37:3
    And Zedekiah the king sent Jehucal the son of Shelemiah and Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest to the prophet Jeremiah, saying, Pray now unto the LORD our God for us.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Jeremiah 37:13
    And when he was in the gate of Benjamin, a captain of the ward was there, whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah; and he took Jeremiah the prophet, saying, Thou fallest away to the Chaldeans.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Jeremiah 38:1
    Then Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashur, and Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashur the son of Malchiah, heard the words that Jeremiah had spoken unto all the people, saying,
    KJV

Subtopics of Shelemiah

1. A porter of the tabernacle
2. Name of two descendants of Bani who put away (divorced) Gentile wives
3. Father of Hananiah
4. A priest made treasurer by Nehemiah
5. Son of Cushi
6. Son of Abdeel, commanded to seize Jeremiah
7. Father of Jehucal
8. Father of Irijah
2. Name of two descendants of Bani who put away Gentile wives

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Shelemiah? (10 Verses)

And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward. Shelemiah: also called Meshelemiah, ver.I.
And Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah,
Azareel, and Shelemiah, Shemariah,
After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, another piece. After him repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber.
And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute unto their brethren. treasuries: or, storehouses next: Heb. at their hand their office: Heb. it was upon them
Therefore all the princes sent Jehudi the son of Nethaniah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Cushi, unto Baruch, saying, Take in thine hand the roll wherein thou hast read in the ears of the people, and come. So Baruch the son of Neriah took the roll in his hand, and came unto them.
But the king commanded Jerahmeel the son of Hammelech, and Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet: but the LORD hid them. of Hammelech: or, of the king
And Zedekiah the king sent Jehucal the son of Shelemiah and Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest to the prophet Jeremiah, saying, Pray now unto the LORD our God for us.
And when he was in the gate of Benjamin, a captain of the ward was there, whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah; and he took Jeremiah the prophet, saying, Thou fallest away to the Chaldeans.
Then Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashur, and Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashur the son of Malchiah, heard the words that Jeremiah had spoken unto all the people, saying,

How to Study What the Bible Says About Shelemiah

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

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    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about shelemiah. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

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    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

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    Memorise at least one key verse about shelemiah and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about shelemiah is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on shelemiah needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about shelemiah with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about shelemiah, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about shelemiah?
Discover 10 Bible verses about shelemiah. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on shelemiah, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 10 key verses about shelemiah spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about shelemiah are there?
There are 10 key Bible verses about shelemiah compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about shelemiah?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about shelemiah is 1 Chronicles 26:14 — "And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward. Shelemiah: also..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about shelemiah?
Shelemiah is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 10 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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