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Shallum

שַׁלּוּם · shal.lum · H7967Q“perfect; agreeable” Hitchcock's 18691 mention, all in Nehemiah

Who he was

Shallum, mentioned in Nehemiah 3:12, was the son of Hallohesh and played a role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah. He is described as the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, indicating that he held a position of authority and responsibility within the city. Shallum and his daughters worked together to repair a section of the wall, demonstrating their commitment to the restoration of Jerusalem's defenses. The involvement of his daughters in the rebuilding effort suggests that the entire family participated in this important task.

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Family

FatherHallohesh
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Every mention

1 reference, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

Nehemiah 1 mention

What the dictionary says

Retribution.

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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