Strong's Lexicon Shealtiel: Shealtiel Original Word: שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root שָׁאַל (sha'al, meaning "to ask" or "to inquire") and אֵל (El, meaning "God"), thus "asked of God" or "borrowed from God." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Σαλαθιήλ (Salathiel): Strong's Greek #4528, used in the genealogies of Jesus in the New Testament (e.g., Matthew 1:12, Luke 3:27). Usage: Shealtiel is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, meaning "asked of God" or "borrowed from God." It reflects a common practice in Hebrew naming conventions where names often express a relationship or interaction with God. Cultural and Historical Background: Shealtiel is a significant figure in the post-exilic period of Israel's history. He is listed as the son of Jehoiachin (also known as Jeconiah), a king of Judah who was taken into Babylonian captivity. Shealtiel is recognized as the father of Zerubbabel, who played a crucial role in the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem after the return from exile. This period was marked by efforts to restore Jewish religious life and identity after the Babylonian exile. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to Shealtiel Definition "I have asked of God," an Isr. name NASB Translation Shealtiel (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shealtiel (Aramaic) corresponding to Sh'altiy'el -- Shealtiel. see HEBREW Sh'altiy'el Forms and Transliterations שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל֙ שאלתיאלLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 5:2 HEB: זְרֻבָּבֶ֤ל בַּר־ שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל֙ וְיֵשׁ֣וּעַ בַּר־ NAS: the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua KJV: the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua INT: Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son 1 Occurrence |