Father of Shallum, a leader who helped repair Jerusalem's wall.
Hallohesh
Named in 2 verses of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 3:12.
הַלּוֹחֵשׁHallohesh
- Children
- Shallum
About Hallohesh Written by AI
Hallohesh is mentioned in Nehemiah 3:12 and Nehemiah 10:24 as the father of Shallum, who was a leader during the time of Nehemiah. In Nehemiah 3:12, Shallum, the son of Hallohesh, is described as the leader of half the district of Jerusalem. He and his daughters participated in repairing a section of the wall of Jerusalem. The rebuilding of the wall was a significant event in the history of Jerusalem, as it provided security and stability for the city and its inhabitants after the return from Babylonian exile. In Nehemiah 10:24, Hallohesh is listed among the leaders who sealed the covenant to follow the Law of God. This covenant was a solemn agreement by the people to obey God's commands and to support the temple service.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Nehemiah 3:12
And next to them, Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of the other half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs, with the help of his daughters.
- Nehemiah 10:24
Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.