Meshillemith מְשִׁלֵּמִית
A priest who settled in Jerusalem after the exile.
Who is Meshillemith in the Bible?
Meshillemith, also called Meshillemoth, was a priest who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He appears in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 9:12 as part of a list of priests and Levites who returned to inhabit Jerusalem following their captivity in Babylon. As the son of Immer, Meshillemith came from an established priestly family line. A priest by the same name is also mentioned in Nehemiah 11:13, likely referring to the same individual or his descendants. His inclusion in these post-exilic records highlights the restoration of proper religious leadership and priestly order as the Jewish community rebuilt their temple and worship practices.
Biography
Meshillemith, also known as Meshillemoth, was a priest who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. In the book of Chronicles, he is mentioned in the list of priests and Levites who resided in Jerusalem (1Ch.9.12). Meshillemith is described as the son of Immer, indicating his priestly lineage. In the book of Nehemiah, a priest named Meshillemoth, likely the same individual, is mentioned among the priests living in Jerusalem (Neh.11.13).
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study content1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 9:12
"Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;"
Nehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 11:13
"and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men; Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מְשִׁלֵּמִית |
| Named | Hebrew | מְשִׁלֵּמוֹת |
Meshillemith
Ne 11:13, of Amashai. In the latter passage this name is spelled MESHILLEMOTH (which see).