Shealtiel שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל
Grandfather of Zerubbabel, descendant of David
Who is Shealtiel in the Bible?
Shealtiel was a descendant of King David and the son of Jeconiah, the king of Judah who was taken captive by the Babylonians. He is mentioned prominently in the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Haggai as the father of Zerubbabel, who served as governor of Judah and led the rebuilding of the temple after the exile (Ezra 3:2, 3:8; Haggai 1:1). Shealtiel appears in the genealogies of both 1 Chronicles 3:17 and Matthew 1:12 as a direct ancestor of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the continuity of the Davidic line through the exile period. His significance lies in his role as a link in the messianic lineage and as the father of one of the most important leaders during Judah's restoration.
Biography
Shealtiel, mentioned in several passages in the Old Testament (1Ch.3.17; Ezr.3.2,8; 5.2; Neh.12.1; Hag.1.1,12,14; 2.2,23; Mat.1.12), was a descendant of King David and the father of Peaish who was father of Zerubbabel, a prominent figure in the rebuilding of the temple after the Babylonian exile. Shealtiel is identified as the son of Jeconiah (also known as Jehoiachin), the king of Judah who was taken into captivity by the Babylonians. In the genealogies of 1 Chronicles and Matthew, Shealtiel is listed as a direct ancestor of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the connection between the Davidic line and the Messiah. During the early stages of the return from exile, Shealtiel's son Zerubbabel was appointed as the governor of Judah and played a key role in rebuilding the altar and laying the foundation of the temple. The prophets Haggai and Zechariah also mention Shealtiel and Zerubbabel as important figures in the restoration of Jerusalem and the temple. The frequent mention of Shealtiel in connection with Zerubbabel highlights his significance in the lineage of David and the continuity of God's plan for His people.
Family
Siblings
Offspring
- Malchiram Tribe of JudahSon of ShealtielDescendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of Judah.View full profile →
- Pedaiah MaleFather of JoelOfficer over the half-tribe of ManassehView full profile →
- Shenazzar Tribe of JudahSon of ShealtielDescendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of JudahView full profile →
- Jekamiah Tribe of JudahSon of ShallumSon of Shallum, a descendant of Judah.View full profile →
- Hoshama Tribe of JudahSon of ShealtielA descendant of King Jeconiah of Judah.View full profile →
- Nedabiah Tribe of JudahSon of ShealtielDescendant of King Jeconiah of JudahView full profile →
In Scripture
5 biblical books ; 3 with study content1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 3:17
"The descendants of Jeconiah the captive: Shealtiel his son,"
Ezra 3 verses
- Ezra 3:2
"Then Jeshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests, along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates, began to build the altar of the God of Israel to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God."
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"In the second month of the second year after they had arrived at the house of God in Jerusalem, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jozadak, and the rest of their associates including the priests, the Levites, and all who had returned to Jerusalem from the captivity,..."
Study Ezra → - Ezra 5:2
"Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak rose up and began to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, helping them."
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Nehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 12:1
"Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,"
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Haggai 5 verses
- Haggai 1:1
"In the second year of the reign of Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, stating"
- Haggai 2:23
"On that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, I will take you, My servant, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, declares the LORD, and I will make you like My signet ring, for I have chosen you, declares the LORD of Hosts.”"
- Haggai 1:12
"Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God and the words of the prophet Haggai, because the LORD their God had sent him. So the people feared the LORD."
- Haggai 1:14
"So the LORD stirred the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as the spirit of all the remnant of the people. And they came and began the work on the house of the LORD of Hosts, their God,"
- Haggai 2:2
"“Speak to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and also to the remnant of the people. Ask them,"
Matthew 1 verse
- Matthew 1:12
"After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל |
| Spelled | Hebrew | שַׁלְתִּיאֵל |
| Aramaic | Hebrew | שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל |
| Greek | Greek | Σαλαθιήλ |
Shealtiel
thiel, hence, "Salathiel" of 1 Esdras 5:5,48,56; 6:2; the King James Version of Mt 1:12; Lu 3:27): Father of Zerubbabel (Ezr 3:2,8; 5:2; Ne 12:1; Hag 1:1,12,14; 2:2,23). But, according to 1Ch 3:17, Shealtiel was the oldest son of King Jeconiah; in 3:19 the Massoretic Text makes Pedaiah, a brother of Shealtiel, the father of Zerubbabel (compare Curtis, ICC).
sher.
See SHEEP; SHEEP TENDING.
she-ar-ja'-shub or jash'-ub (she'ar yashubh, "a remnant shall