Bible Dictionary
Nehelamite
Nehelamite was the designation of Shemaiah, a false prophet who opposed Jeremiah among the exiles in Babylon. Its exact origin is uncertain and may suggest “dreamer.”
Definition
Nehelamite was the designation given to Shemaiah, a false prophet who went with the Jewish captives to Babylon. The origin and exact meaning of the designation are uncertain; the margin renders it “dreamer.”
Biblical Usage
Shemaiah the Nehelamite opposed Jeremiah and acted as a false prophet among the exiles in Babylon.
Historical Background
The name may have referred to Shemaiah’s native place or family ancestry, but the supplied material states that its origin is unknown.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary
The name given to a false prophet Shemaiah, who went with the captives to Babylon (Jer. 29:24, 31, 32). The origin of the name is unknown. It is rendered in the marg, “dreamer.”