A priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah.
Meshullam
Named in 2 verses of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 10:7.
מְשֻׁלָּםMeshullam
The name means “peaceable; perfect; their parables.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Meshullam Written by AI
Meshullam is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the priests who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah (Nehemiah 10:7). After the public reading of the Law and the people's confession of their sins, the leaders, priests, and Levites entered into a covenant to follow God's Law and uphold its requirements. Meshullam was among the priests who signed and sealed this covenant, pledging to adhere to its stipulations. Later, during the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, Meshullam is mentioned again as one of the priests who participated in the procession and the dedication ceremonies (Nehemiah 12:33). This suggests that Meshullam held a significant role within the priesthood and actively contributed to the spiritual life of the community.
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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 10:7
Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
- Nehemiah 12:33
along with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.