מְשִׁלֵּמוֹת (me.shil.le.mot)
me.shil.le.mot
Meshillemoth
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Meshillemoth identifies two distinct men in the Hebrew Bible: an Ephraimite tribal chief during the reign of King Pekah, and a priestly descendant of Immer who helped restore Jerusalem’s leadership after the exile. The sources note that this form is often interchangeable with Meshillemith, reflecting minor variations in how scribes recorded personal names.
Its meaning, "recompense" or "repayment," connects to the root for completeness or fulfillment. While the name appears only twice in its specific spelling (2 Chronicles 28:12 and Nehemiah 11:13), it highlights the continuity of tribal and priestly lines through periods of political upheaval and national restoration.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Meshillemoth carries the sense of repayment or completeness. In the Hebrew Bible, it identifies two men from very different eras: a tribal leader during the turbulent reign of King Pekah and a priestly descendant helping to rebuild Jerusalem’s community after exile. This recurrence shows how names preserved in Scripture often carry theological weight beyond simple identification.
For your faith, this word reminds us that God honors those who stand firm in their identity as His people, whether in times of crisis or seasons of restoration. The men bearing this name were not famous for grand miracles but for their faithful presence in critical moments of national history. Their stories invite you to trust that your own steady obedience, even in quiet roles, is seen and valued by God.
When you read these passages, consider how the continuity of tribal and priestly lines reflects God’s long-term faithfulness. Just as these individuals helped maintain order and worship during upheaval, your consistent devotion contributes to the broader story of God’s work in the world. There is comfort in knowing that faithful service, however small it may seem, plays a part in fulfilling God’s purposes.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Meshillemoth2×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מְשִׁלֵּמ֖וֹת1×
- מְשִׁלֵּמ֔וֹת1×
Key Verses
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II Chronicles 28:12
Then some of the heads of the children of Ephraim, Azariah the son of Johanan, Berechiah the son of Meshillemoth, Jehizkiah the son of Shallum, and Amasa the son of Hadlai, stood up against those who came from the war,
This verse highlights Berechiah son of Meshillemoth standing against those who came from war, showing the name's association with tribal leadership during political crisis.
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Nehemiah 11:13
and his brothers, chiefs of fathers’ households, two hundred forty-two; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,
Here Meshillemoth appears in a priestly lineage descending from Immer, linking the name to post-exilic restoration and temple service rather than military or tribal authority.