Salemas
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Salemas in the Bible?
Salemas is an ancestor of Ezra, also known as Shallum and Salem, mentioned in 2 Esdras 1:1, Ezra 7:2, and 1 Esdras 8:1.
SIGNIFICANCE
The identification of Salemas in these texts clarifies the genealogical lineage of Ezra, demonstrating how different canonical traditions preserve and vary ancestral records.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Salemas reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Salemas in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Salemas clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 7:2
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Salemas." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/salemas/