High priest, son of Zadok and father of Hilkiah
Shallum
Named in 5 verses across 3 books, first in 1 Chronicles 6:12.
שַׁלּוּםShallum
מְשֻׁלָּםMeshullam
Also called Meshullam.
The name means “perfect; agreeable.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Shallum Written by AI
Shallum, also referred to as Meshullam, is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:12 to 13, Ezra 7:2 Chronicles Ezra 9:11, and Nehemiah 11:11. He was a high priest who served during the time of the kings of Judah. Shallum was the son of Zadok, who was also a high priest, and the father of Hilkiah, who would later discover the Book of the Law during the reign of King Josiah. The genealogical records in these passages trace the lineage of the high priests, highlighting the importance of the priestly line. Shallum's inclusion in these lists emphasizes his significant role as a high priest and his place in the succession of religious leadership. The interchangeable use of the names Shallum and Meshullam suggests that he may have been known by both names.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Shallum, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Retribution. (1.) The son of Jabesh, otherwise unknown. He “conspired against Zachariah, and smote him before the people, and slew him, and reigned in his stead” (2 Kings 15:10). He reigned only “a month of days in Samaria” (15:13, marg.). Menahem rose up against Shallum and put him to death (2 Kings 15:14, 15, 17), and became king in his stead.
(2.) Keeper of the temple vestments in the reign of Josiah (2 Kings 22:14).
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(3.) One of the posterity of Judah (1 Chr. 2:40, 41).
(4.) A descendant of Simeon (1 Chr. 4:25).
(5.) One of the line of the high priests (1 Chr. 6:13).
(6.) 1 Chr. 7:13.
(7.) A keeper of the gate in the reign of David (1 Chr. 9:17).
(8.) A Levite porter (1 Chr. 9:19, 31; Jer. 35:4).
(9.) An Ephraimite chief (2 Chr. 28:12).
(10.) The uncle of the prophet Jeremiah (Jer. 32:7).
(11.) A son of king Josiah (1 Chr. 3:15; Jer. 22:11), who was elected to succeed his father on the throne, although he was two years younger than his brother Eliakim. He assumed the crown under the name of Jehoahaz (q.v.). He did not imitate the example of his father (2 Kings 23:32), but was “a young lion, and it learned to catch the prey; it devoured men” (Ezek. 19:3). His policy was anti-Egyptian therefore. Necho, at that time at Riblah, sent an army against Jerusalem, which at once yielded, and Jehoahaz was carried captive to the Egyptian camp, Eliakim being appointed king in his stead. He remained a captive in Egypt till his death, and was the first king of Judah that died in exile.
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
- 1 Chronicles 6:12
Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Shallum,
- 1 Chronicles 6:13
Shallum was the father of Hilkiah, Hilkiah was the father of Azariah,
- 1 Chronicles 9:11
Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple;
- Ezra 7:2
the son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub,
- Nehemiah 11:11
Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of the house of God;
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.