Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Meshullam, head of the priestly family of Ginnethon during the high priesthood of Joiakim.
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Meshullam is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as the head of the priestly family of Ginnethon during the high priesthood of Joiakim (Neh.12.16). Joiakim was the son of Jeshua, the high priest who had returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel. In the list of priests and Levites who served during this time, Meshullam is named as the leader of the Ginnethon family. This suggests that Meshullam had a significant role in overseeing the priestly duties and responsibilities of his family.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4918
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;
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