Shelomith שְׁלֹמִית
Mother of a blasphemer
Who is Shelomith in the Bible?
Shelomith was an Israelite woman from the tribe of Dan, identified as the daughter of Dibri, whose primary biblical significance comes from being the mother of a man who blasphemed God's name (Leviticus 24:11). Her son, whose name is not recorded, cursed the Lord during a dispute with another Israelite, leading to his arrest and trial before Moses. The Lord commanded that the blasphemer be taken outside the camp and executed by stoning, establishing a legal precedent for how Israel was to treat such grievous offenses against God's holiness. Though Shelomith herself plays no active role in the narrative, her appearance in this account serves to illustrate the gravity of blasphemy in ancient Israel and God's absolute requirement for reverence toward His holy name.
Biography
Shelomith is mentioned in Lev.24.11 as the mother of an Israelite man who blasphemed the name of God during a dispute. She is identified as the daughter of Dibri from the tribe of Dan. Her son, whose name is not given, was taken into custody and brought before Moses. The Lord instructed Moses that the man should be taken outside the camp and stoned to death by the congregation for his blasphemy. Shelomith's role in the narrative is limited to being the mother of the blasphemer.
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In Scripture
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- Leviticus 24:11
"The son of the Israelite woman blasphemed the Name with a curse. So they brought him to Moses. (His mother’s name was Shelomith daughter of Dibri, of the tribe of Dan.)"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׁלֹמִית |