Shelomoth שְׁלֹמוֹת
Levite treasurer during David's reign
Who is Shelomoth in the Bible?
Shelomoth was a Levite who served as treasurer during King David's reign, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 26:25-28. He was the son of Zichri and a descendant of Eliezer, the son of Moses, which connected him to an important priestly lineage. Along with his brothers, Shelomoth was responsible for managing the treasuries that held dedicated gifts brought to the temple, including the spoils of war that King David had consecrated and gifts from the military commanders. His administrative role was essential to maintaining the temple's resources and ensuring that dedicated offerings were properly preserved for sacred purposes.
Biography
Shelomoth was a Levite who served as a treasurer during the reign of King David. In 1Ch.26.25-26, he is mentioned as a son of Zichri and a descendant of Eliezer, son of Moses. Shelomoth and his brothers were in charge of the treasuries for the dedicated gifts brought to the temple. These included the spoils of war dedicated by King David, the chiefs of the fathers' houses, and the commanders of the army (1Ch.26.26-28). Shelomoth's role was to oversee and manage these treasuries.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 3 verses
- 1 Chronicles 26:25
"His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son."
- 1 Chronicles 26:26
"This Shelomith and his brothers were in charge of all the treasuries for the things dedicated by King David, by the heads of families who were the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and by the army commanders."
- 1 Chronicles 26:28
"Everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah, along with everything else that was dedicated, was under the care of Shelomith and his brothers."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׁלֹמוֹת |
| (same form as previous) | Hebrew | שְׁלֹמוֹת |
| Named | Hebrew | שְׁלֹמִית |