שְׁלֹמִית (she.lo.mit)
she.lo.mit
Shelomith; Shelomoth
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 8 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Shelomith means “peaceful.” It appears in eight verses across Chronicles, Leviticus, Ezra, and Numbers, referring to several different individuals rather than a single person. In the wilderness narrative, it identifies the mother of a man who blasphemed God’s name, an event recorded in Leviticus 24:10–11 that led to strict legal rulings about speech and community order.
Later biblical records use the same name for others, including a female descendant of Zerubbabel mentioned in Ezra 8:10 and a daughter of King Rehoboam noted in 2 Chronicles 11:20. The repetition suggests that while the name carried a positive meaning, it was not unique to one prominent lineage but shared among various families during the monarchy and post-exilic periods.
Though these figures do not drive major theological narratives, their inclusion highlights how ordinary names were woven into Israel’s genealogical records. The word itself offers no deeper linguistic nuance beyond its root for peace, serving instead as a marker of identity within the broader social structure of ancient Judah and Israel.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Shelomith carries the quiet hope of peace. In ancient Israel, names were not just labels but prayers for a person’s life. When we see this name in Scripture, it reminds us that God cares about the details of family lines and individual identities, even when those individuals do not lead armies or rule kingdoms.
One notable mention connects Shelomith to a moment of serious conflict in Leviticus. Her son was involved in an incident involving blasphemy, leading to important legal instructions for the community. This shows that peace is not merely the absence of trouble, but a order rooted in reverence for God’s name and respect within the family structure.
Later records list other women and men with this name among the descendants of Zerubbabel and the temple servants. Their presence in these lists affirms that ordinary people are part of God’s enduring story. We can find comfort in knowing that our own names, and the lives we live within our families, are recorded and valued by Him.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 8 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Shelomith5×
- and/ Shelomith2×
- [was] Shelomith1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- שְׁלֹמִ֥ית2×
- שְׁלוֹמִ֧ית1×
- שְׁלוֹמִ֖ית1×
- שְׁלֹמִֽית\׃1×
- שְׁלֹמִ֖ית1×
- וּ/שְׁלֹמִ֥ית1×
- וּ/שְׁלֹמִ֖ית1×
Key Verses
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Leviticus 24:11
The son of the Israelite woman blasphemed the Name, and cursed; and they brought him to Moses. His mother’s name was Shelomith, the daughter of Dibri, of the tribe of Dan.
This verse identifies Shelomith as the mother of a man who blasphemed, linking her name to a pivotal moment where God established laws regarding speech and community holiness.
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I Chronicles 3:19
The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The sons of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah; and Shelomith was their sister;
Here Shelomith is listed as the sister of Zerubbabel, connecting her name to the royal lineage that played a key role in the return from exile.
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Ezra 8:10
Of the sons of Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah; and with him one hundred sixty males.
This reference places Shelomith among the heads of families returning with Ezra, showing how the name appears in the post-exilic community rebuilding Jerusalem.