Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Meshullam, a Benjamite who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.
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Meshullam is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the Benjamites who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile (Neh.11.7). He is listed among the descendants of Sallu, along with Gabbai and Sallai, who settled in Jerusalem. This information is provided in the context of a list of people who resettled in Jerusalem and other cities of Judah after the exile. The mention of Meshullam in this list indicates that he was part of the group that returned to Jerusalem and contributed to the repopulation and restoration of the city.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4918
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;
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