ge.shem is the proper name of a figure identified as “the Arabian” in Nehemiah’s opposition narratives.

The attested forms function consistently as a proper name for “Geshem the Arabian,” who hears of the wall, joins messages sent to Nehemiah, and is cited in a report alleging rebellion.

1. Personal name in Nehemiah’s opposition narrative · dominant

   All four occurrences are tagged Noun · Proper and identify the same named figure. In Nehemiah 2:19 the APB renders “Geshem the Arabian” among those who mock and question the work; in Nehemiah 6:1 he is among those hearing that the wall has no breach, in Nehemiah 6:2 he joins in sending a meeting invitation while harm is plotted, and in Nehemiah 6:6 the APB renders “Geshem says” within a report alleging rebellion.

   Nehemiah 2:19Nehemiah 6:1Nehemiah 6:2Nehemiah 6:6

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term as “Geshem,” twice with the designation “the Arabian,” and once in the clause “Geshem says.” These renderings confirm the verse-level identification rather than establish a lexical English equivalent.