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sheÌ„Ì-lū´mi-el (ש×למי×ל, shelumı̄'eÌ„l; both the punctuation and interpretation are in doubt. Massoretic Text punctuates the first element as a passive participle; the use of the participle in compounds is common in Assyrian but rare in Heb (compare Gray, HPN, 200). The meaning of the present form, if it be correct, is “at peace with God†(Hommel, Ancient Hebrew Tradition, 200, “my friend is Godâ€). Septuagint reads ΣαλαμιÌηλ, SalamıÌeÌ„l: Prince of the tribe of Simeon (; ; , ; ). The genealogy of Judith (8:1) is carried back to this Shelumiel or Shelamiel, called there “Salamiel.â€