Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Hallohesh was the father of Shallum, a leader who helped repair the wall of Jerusalem during Nehemiah's time.
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Also known as Halohesh
Hallohesh is mentioned in Neh.3.12 and Neh.10.24 as the father of Shallum, who was a leader during the time of Nehemiah. In Neh.3.12, Shallum, the son of Hallohesh, is described as the leader of half the district of Jerusalem. He and his daughters participated in repairing a section of the wall of Jerusalem. The rebuilding of the wall was a significant event in the history of Jerusalem, as it provided security and stability for the city and its inhabitants after the return from Babylonian exile. In Neh.10.24, Hallohesh is listed among the leaders who sealed the covenant to follow the Law of God. This covenant was a solemn agreement by the people to obey God's commands and to support the temple service.
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(enchanter), one of the chief of the people who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 10:24) (B.C. 410.)
HALLO'HESH (the enchanter),one who sealed the covenant, Neh 10:24.
HALLO'HESH (the enchanter),one who sealed the covenant, Neh 10:24. HAL'LOW means to make holy, to consecrate.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3873
And next to them, Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of the other half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs, with the help of his daughters.
Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,
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