Bible Dictionary
Gashmu
Gashmu is a form of the name Geshem. It appears in Nehemiah as the name of an opponent who reported accusations against Nehemiah.
Definition
Gashmu is a variant form of the name Geshem. It appears in the account of opposition to Nehemiah.
Biblical Usage
In Nehemiah, Gashmu is named as the person reporting accusations against Nehemiah.
Historical Background
The name form is also found in Nabatean proper names according to the supplied linguistic note.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
a variation of the name Geshem. (Nehemiah 6:6) (B.C. 446.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>gash'-mu, gash'-moo (gashmu):</p><p>A form of the name GESHEM (which see), found in Ne 6:6 (compare Ne 6:1), "And Gashmu saith it." According to BDB the same termination -u is found in Nabatean proper names.</p>