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Shalmai

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(thanks). His children were returned captives (Ezra 2:46⁴⁶The children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, the children of Hanan, (Ezra 2:46)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

Ancestor of some Nethinim who returned from exile (Ezra 2:46⁴⁶The children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, the children of Hanan, (Ezra 2:46); Neh. 7:48⁴⁸The children of Lebana, the children of Hagaba, the children of Shalmai, (Nehemiah 7:48)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Number:

8014 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Transliteration:

Salmay

Phonic:

sal-mah’-ee

Meaning:

from 8008; clothed; Salmai, an Israelite

KJV Usage:

Shalmai

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

my garments: my peace-offerings : but probably meaning same as Shalmai)

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

Reward of God; my garment:―ancestor of certain Nethinim, Ezra 2:46. {Retributio Dei}