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Nehelamite

People & Groups • Old Testament
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.”
Biblical Usage
Shemaiah the Nehelamite opposed Jeremiah and acted as a false prophet among the exiles in Babylon.
Scripture References
Jeremiah 29:24 Jeremiah 29:31 Jeremiah 29:32