Helped repair the Old Gate in Jerusalem's wall.
Meshullam
Named in 1 verse of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 3:6.
מְשֻׁלָּםMeshullam
The name means “peaceable; perfect; their parables.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Besodeiah
About Meshullam Written by AI
Meshullam, the son of Besodeiah, is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the individuals who helped repair the Old Gate during the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall (Nehemiah 3:6). He worked alongside Joiada, the son of Paseah, to repair and restore this gate. The Old Gate was one of the main entrances to the city of Jerusalem, and its repair was crucial for the security and functionality of the city. Meshullam's participation in this task demonstrates his willingness to contribute to the restoration of Jerusalem and its infrastructure.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Meshullam, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Befriended. (1.) One of the chief Gadites in Bashan in the time of Jotham (1 Chr. 5:13).
(2.) Grandfather of Shaphan, “the scribe,” in the reign of Josiah (2 Kings 22:3).
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(3.) A priest, father of Hilkiah (1 Chr. 9:11; Neh. 11:11), in the reign of Ammon; called Shallum in 1 Chr. 6:12.
(4.) A Levite of the family of Kohath (2 Chr. 34:12), in the reign of Josiah.
(5.) 1 Chr. 8:17.
(6.) 1 Chr. 3:19.
(7.) Neh. 12:13.
(8.) A chief priest (Neh. 12:16).
(9.) One of the leading Levites in the time of Ezra (8:16).
(10.) A priest (1 Chr. 9:12).
(11.) One of the principal Israelites who supported Ezra when expounding the law to the people (Neh. 8:4).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Nehemiah 3:6
The Jeshanah Gate was repaired by Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars.
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