Benjamite who settled in Jerusalem after the exile
Sallu
Named in 1 verse of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 11:7.
סַלּוּאSallu
- Father
- Meshullam
About Sallu Written by AI
Sallu is mentioned in Nehemiah 11:7 as one of the leaders of the Benjamites who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. This Sallu is different from the one mentioned in Nehemiah 11:8, as their fathers' names are different (Meshullam vs. Joed). The list in Nehemiah 11 records the names of the people who volunteered to live in Jerusalem, which was in need of repopulation and rebuilding after the return from exile (Nehemiah 11:1 to 2). Sallu, the son of Meshullam, is described as a leader among the Benjamites who resided in Jerusalem. No further details are provided about his specific role or contributions to the community. The resettlement of Jerusalem by people from various tribes, including Benjamin, was an important step in the restoration of Jewish life and worship in the city following the exile.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Sallu, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Weighed. (1.) A priest (Neh. 12:7).
(2.) A Benjamite (1 Chr. 9:7; Neh. 11:7).
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 11:7
From the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah;
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.