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Nehelamite, The

People & Groups • Old Testament
The Nehelamite was Shemaiah, a false prophet who opposed Jeremiah in Babylon. The designation may refer to a place or family, but its precise meaning is uncertain.
Biblical Usage
Shemaiah the Nehelamite opposed Jeremiah and was condemned for his false prophetic activity among the exiles.
Scripture References
Jeremiah 29:24 Jeremiah 29:31 Jeremiah 29:32