Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Meshillemoth, an Ephraimite leader who opposed the enslavement of Judean captives.
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Meshillemoth was an Ephraimite leader who lived during the reign of Pekah, king of Israel. When Pekah's army defeated Judah and took captives, Meshillemoth, along with other leaders such as Azariah, Berechiah, and Jehizkiah, stood against the army and opposed the enslavement of their fellow Israelites (2Ch.28.12). They urged the army to release the captives, clothe them, and return them to Jericho, citing the Lord's fierce wrath against Israel.
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Requitals. (1.) The father of Berechiah (2 Chr. 28:12). (2.) A priest, the son of Immer (Neh. 11:13).
MESHIL'LEMOTH. An Ephraimite in the reign of Pekah. 2 Chr 28:12. Neh 11:13. See Meshillemith.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4919
Then some of the leaders of the Ephraimites—Azariah son of Jehohanan, Berechiah son of Meshillemoth, Jehizkiah son of Shallum, and Amasa son of Hadlai—stood in opposition to those arriving from the war.
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