Levite treasurer during David's reign
Shelomoth
Named in 3 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 26:25.
שְׁלֹמוֹתShelomoth
שְׁלֹמִיתShelomoth
- Father
- Zichri
- People
- Tribe of Levi
About Shelomoth Written by AI
Shelomoth was a Levite who served as a treasurer during the reign of King David. In 1 Chronicles 26:25 to 26, he is mentioned as a son of Zichri and a descendant of Eliezer, son of Moses. Shelomoth and his brothers were in charge of the treasuries for the dedicated gifts brought to the temple. These included the spoils of war dedicated by King David, the chiefs of the fathers' houses, and the commanders of the army (1 Chronicles 26:26 to 28). Shelomoth's role was to oversee and manage these treasuries.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names her
- 1 Chronicles 26:25
His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.
- 1 Chronicles 26:26
This Shelomith and his brothers were in charge of all the treasuries for the things dedicated by King David, by the heads of families who were the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and by the army commanders.
- 1 Chronicles 26:28
Everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah, along with everything else that was dedicated, was under the care of Shelomith and his brothers.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.