Bible Dictionary
Tanhumeth
Tanhumeth was a Netophathite and one of the local leaders who remained in Judah under Gedaliah after the Babylonian conquest.
Definition
Tanhumeth was a Netophathite and one of the local leaders who remained in Judah after the Babylonian conquest. He was associated with the community governed by Gedaliah.
Biblical Usage
Tanhumeth is named among the captains who came to Gedaliah at Mizpah. The supplied material also identifies him as the father of Seraiah.
Historical Background
His name means “consolation.” He lived in the period shortly before or around 582 B.C., after Nebuchadnezzar had left a remnant in Judah under Gedaliah.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Consolation, a Netophathite; one of the captains who supported Gedaliah (2 Kings 25:23; Jer. 40:8).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(consolation), the father of Seraiah in the time of Gedaliah. (2 Kings 25:23; Jeremiah 40:8) (B.C. before 582.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>tan-hu'-meth (tanchumeth): One of those who were left in Judah by Nebuchadnezzar under the governorship of Gedallah (2Ki 25:23; Jer 40:8).</p>