Talmai


Talmai is a name in the Bible referring to a number of minor people. Its Aramaic version was associated with the Greek Ptolemy, and is the origin of Bartholomew. The name "Talmai" is often transliterated as "Tolmai" in Aramaic. While Bartholomew, one of the apostles, is referred to as "Bar-Tolmai," meaning "son of Tolmai," this connection is primarily etymological. It showcases the linguistic roots of the names rather than indicating a direct familial relationship between Bartholomew and the Nephilim.

Talmai and his brothers, the Nephilim

Talmai, Ahiman and Sheshai were Nephilim, three giant sons of Anak whom Caleb and the spies saw in Mount Hebron when they went in to explore the land. They were afterwards driven out and slain.

Talmai, father of Maacah

King of Geshur. His daughter Maacah was a wife to the king David of Israel, mother of Tamar and Absalom. After slaying Amnon, Absalom fled to Talmai in Geshur for three years.