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Shelomoth, a Levite treasurer during King David's reign.
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Also known as Shelomith
Shelomoth was a Levite who served as a treasurer during the reign of King David. In 1Ch.26.25-26, 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 (1Ch.26.26-28). Shelomoth's role was to oversee and manage these treasuries.
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3 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8013
His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.
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.
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.
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