Shelomoth שְׁלֹמִית

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Levite descendants of Shimei

Who is Shelomoth in the Bible?

Shelomoth was a Levite mentioned in 1 Chronicles 23:9 as one of the sons of Shimei, who descended from Gershon, the son of Levi. He is listed among the Levites appointed to serve during King David's reign, appearing alongside his brothers Haziel and Haran as heads of the fathers' houses of Laadan the Gershonite. Shelomoth's inclusion in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles reflects the importance of establishing the lineage and duties of the Levitical families responsible for temple service and worship in ancient Israel.

Biography

Shelomoth (or Shelomith) is mentioned twice in 1Ch.23.9 as one of the sons of Shimei, who was a descendant of Gershon, son of Levi. The passage lists the Levites who were appointed to various duties during the reign of King David. Shelomoth and his brothers, Haziel and Haran, are named as the sons of Shimei. They are described as heads of the fathers' houses of Laadan the Gershonite.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 23:9

    "The sons of Shimei: Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran—three in all. These were the heads of the families of Ladan."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script
Named Hebrew שְׁלֹמִית
(same ref[s] as previous) Hebrew שְׁלֹמוֹת
Encyclopedia Article

Shelomoth

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

(2) A Levite descended from Eliezer ben Moses (1Ch 26:25, Qere shelomith; 1Ch 26:28).

(3) A Gershonite (1Ch 23:9, Qere Shelomith; Codex Vaticanus Alotheim, Codex Alexandrinus Salomeith).