nehelamite Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
nehelamite in Easton's Bible Dictionary
the name given to a false prophet Shemaiah, who went with the captives to Babylon (Jer. 29:24, 31, 32). The origin of the name is unknown. It is rendered in the marg, "dreamer."
nehelamite in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
NEHEL'AMITE , an appellative of Shemaiah, Jer 29:24, 1 Chr 24:31, Jud 1:32, and translated in the margin "dreamer." As no town of Nehelam is known, it is possible the appellation is meant as a play on the "dreamers" whom Jeremiah denounces.
nehelamite in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
A title from the father or the country, Shemaiah (Jeremiah 29:24; Jeremiah 29:31-32). Halam means a "dream"; Jeremiah glances at the "dreamer" scornfully (Jeremiah 29:8).