Lectionary Calendar

Thursday, April 25th, 2024
the Fourth Week after Easter

Attention!

Partner with StudyLight.org as God uses us to make a difference for those displaced by Russia's war on Ukraine.
Click to donate today!

Bible Encyclopedias
Beeltethmus

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Search for…

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z

Prev Entry
Beelsarus

Next Entry
Beelzebub

Resource Toolbox

Print Article

Additional Links

bē -el -teth´mus ( Βεέλτεθμος , Beéltethmos ; Balthemus): One of the officers of King Artaxerxes in Palestine (1 Esdras 2:16, 25). According to Professor Sayce, the name by etymology means "lord of official intelligence" or "postmaster." Rendered "chancellor" in Ezra 4:8 and "story-writer" in 1 Esdras 2:17.

Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Beeltethmus'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/isb/b/beeltethmus.html. 1915.

Bible Encyclopedias Beeltethmus

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Bible Encyclopedias
Beeltethmus